Senior Buyer, Indirect Procurement

Company Description

Be part of the journey!

Come aboard a committed and human company that needs you!

Why should you join our team? We offer the pride of working for a local company with an international reach, with professionals who are passionate about travel! You will evolve in a stimulating telecommuting environment where team cohesion is paramount. And of course, you will take advantage of our travel benefits to discover our destinations on board the best leisure airline in North America!

The senior buyer will be responsible for evaluating, establishing and executing the procurement strategies most appropriate to the company’s objectives for the purchasing categories assigned to him, while respecting the policies of the organization. The agreements that will be put in place will optimize the total cost of acquisition, maintain or improve the quality of the products and/or services required while minimizing business risks.

Responsibilities

Establish Procurement Strategies and negotiate agreements that optimize the services while meeting operational and financial objectives of the company as well as the policies of the organization.

• Support the internal clients in supplier’s performance evaluation;
• Perform market research and identify potential suppliers;
• Conduct spend analysis and recommend business improvement initiatives;
• Draft the tender documents and lead the complete tender exercice;
• Work continuously in partnership with internal clients to understand and support their needs, objectives and contribute to their success;
• Develop and maintain good business relationships with suppliers and key partners in the industry;
• Analyze supplier proposals (quantitative and qualitative analysis, risk)
• Strategic watch and attend committees and conferences in the industry;
• Negotiate terms and conditions in compliance with internal processes and policies;
• Prepare the draft contract to reflect the completed negotiations;
• Manage contract (signature, changes, invoice discrepancy, compliance) ;

Qualifications

• BAC in administration or the equivalent is an asset;
• Knowledge of administration and skills in analysis and problem solving;
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement and/or travel and lodging;
• Highly developed sense of customer service and communication and writing skills;
• Available to travel occasionally.
• Ability to manage multiple files at once;
• Bilingual (French and English), spoken and written;
• Skills developed in negotiation;
• Knowledge of SAP and MS Office;

Additional Information

Employment Equity

At Transat, we foster an environment where inclusiveness, respect and equity reign. We endeavour to build a workforce that reflects the diversity of our customers as well as the communities to which we travel. We encourage women, members of visible minorities, ethnic minorities, aboriginal peoples as well as people with disabilities to submit their candidacy. Transat will accommodate people with disabilities throughout the recruitment and selection process. If you require an accommodation, please contact us in order to work together in meeting adequately your needs. To facilitate the reading of this document, the masculine form has been retained.