Sourcing And Contract Analyst (Legal)

Company Overview

The Globe and Mail is a national icon and Canada’s most recognized media brand.

We’re also an international award winner for data visualization, design, and creative storytelling. A digital innovator with a global client list for our in-house AI-powered optimization, prediction and automation platform. And a place where Canadians come for the best journalism in the country.

We aim to reflect Canada in the stories we tell and in our workforce. The Globe is a proud partner of Pride At Work, Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, and a signatory of the BlackNorth Initiative. We understand our staff have lives outside of the office and offer flexible work arrangements and support programs. We also provide training and mentorships to staff to ensure you’re able to grow and challenge yourself and your abilities.

No matter what your role at The Globe, you’ll be part of an organization dedicated to making a difference to Canada.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, as Sourcing & Contracts Analyst, you will be part of a small team that works hands-on with The Globe and Mail’s business departments, helping them source services and products. You will support on supplier selection including identifying requirements, writing specifications, conducting market research, helping teams navigate internal processes, preparing SOWs, RFPs, RFQs and managing the selection process (e.g., coordinating with suppliers) and negotiating the contract. General contract administration will also be part of your role including preparing, negotiating and reviewing various company contracts, including supplier, customer and business partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Maintain contract management system, contract templates and contract status reports
• Provide subject matter expertise in preparing, reviewing, negotiating, implementing and executing contracts between customers, suppliers and business partners
• Provide sourcing support and guidance to all departments within the organization
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers
• Ongoing vendor management (e.g., vendor performance, renewal negotiations, issues, disputes, cancellations)
• Work closely with legal team to develop/improve playbooks and processes for contracts
• Other duties as assigned
• Ensure timely execution and renewal of all contracts
• Guide on sourcing process to follow (bidding, extension, termination, approvals, etc.)
• Coordinate supplier selection process, prepare documentation for release to market (e.g., RFQ, RFP, RFI, etc.), analyze submissions, and provide advice on supplier selection

Qualifications

• Excellent communication, collaboration, organization, time management and customer service skills
• Excellent contract, RFP, SOW writing and negotiation skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel, and general comfort with technology
• Ability to work productively independently or as part of a team
• Related education from a recognized post-secondary program
• Ability to creatively think and problem solve
• Self-starter and strong business acumen
• Experience sourcing technology vendors
• Assets but not required: supply management training or designation Supply Chain Management designations/enrollment (e.g. SCMP
• 3 to 7 years’ experience in a sourcing/supply chain role
• Knowledge of sourcing process, including negotiating contracts and SOWs

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

APPLICATION: Please provide a cover letter along with your resume.

Why Choose The Globe

The Globe’s mission is to deliver essential content – news, information, analysis and insights – for aspiring individuals and strong communities. The Globe is committed to providing a respectful and inclusive workplace that upholds our values of integrity, collaboration, innovation and accountability.

As Canada’s most respected media brand The Globe is dedicated to making a difference to Canada and you can make a difference by working with us.

We Offer

• Generous vacation and flexible work arrangements
• On-site chiropractor and registered massage therapist
• Competitive compensation to ensure we hire, retain and reward team members
• Defined benefit pension plan
• Education assistance for external training courses
• Free digital subscription to globeandmail.com and 40% off other Globe products
• Competitive health and dental benefits
• Home office reimbursement program
• Employee and family assistance program
• Hybrid work environment that promotes work-life balance
• Annual wellness subsidy
• Parental leave top-up

Supporting Your Growth

• We are committed to creating equitable opportunities for all employees, to enable everyone to reach their full potential. This commitment is embedded in our strategic plan and core values.
• We believe in mentorship and collaborative peer-to-peer learning and have both formal and informal programs in place to encourage knowledge-sharing.
• We support continuing education and provide both internal and external opportunities for training and development.
• There are lateral and upward advancement opportunities for rewarding and developing careers.

Vaccination Policy

All offers of employment with The Globe and Mail are conditional upon the candidate being Fully Vaccinated. To be Fully Vaccinated is defined as someone who has received the full series of a vaccine or a combination of vaccines accepted by the Government of Canada (currently Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Janssen) and has received the last dose at least 14 days prior to their start date. To prove they are Fully Vaccinated, all new hires will be required to provide evidence by emailing a copy of their vaccine dose administration receipt(s) to Human Resources prior to their start date. Those seeking exemption based on one or more of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code will need to provide their request for accommodation to Human Resources for approval. If the accommodation request is not approved and the candidate is not Fully Vaccinated, any offer of employment will be revoked.

THE GLOBE AND MAIL IS DEDICATED TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE

The Globe and Mail is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We believe this strengthens our business and our journalism. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, age, and physical ability. As required by the Federal Contractors Program, The Globe also tracks the proportion of staff in the four Employment Equity categories (Women, Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of Visible Minorities) to ensure we are reflecting the areas in which we work.

The Globe and Mail offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview, please advise us if you require an accommodation.