Procurement Manager – Expert Jobs

Job Title: Procurement Manager – Expert

Duration: 12 months

Location: Toronto, ON or Vancouver, BC (Hybrid – based in either Toronto or Vancouver with 3 days per week in the office.)

Rate: $40-50/hr

Daily Responsibilities:

· Working with the Director, Global Procurement – Functions, this role will influence sourcing decisions, drive supplier negotiations through RFI/RFQ/RFP or direct negotiations, draft contract terms and coordinate review by centres of governance and the law group, drive cost savings and cost avoidance efforts.

· This role will partner with senior management to proactively develop negotiation and contract strategies for high risk/complex and sensitive sourcing initiatives.

· This role will gather and analyze data to create playbooks and strategies to support the different business models for services contemplated or currently under contract and prepare findings for senior management.

· This role will develop and negotiate complex (strategically critical, high value, or high risk) contract strategies that will provide cost effective, sustainable solutions to Client’s businesses, and optimizing total value generated from Client’s supplier base.

Must-have Skills:

· Experience in global procurement, strategic sourcing and relationship management

· Understanding of procurement law and/or regulations

· Leads complex deals with a total contract value $3Million or more

· Business and financial Acumen

· Strong negotiation skills

· Strong contract drafting acumen

· Strong analytical skills

· Experience in leading and supporting senior leaders

· Achieving financial targets

Nice-to-have Skills

· 7+ years relevant experience

· Experience with professional services and/or management consulting

· Experience with cloud software negotiations

· Category management and pipeline management

Mindlance is an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to inclusive, equitable, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes, and a work environment in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). We will be happy to work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the hiring process.