Category Manager
Req Id: 417612
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Summary
The Procurement Organization manages all aspects of sourcing & procurement within Bell Canada. The Procurement Department’s mission is to create value through its strategic role of providing best-in-class sourcing solutions while improving Bell Canada’s EBITDA through cost reductions.
We are seeking a candidate to join Bell Canada’s Procurement and Value Creation Organization as Category Manager.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage portfolio of commercial contracts and vendor relationships within the corporate services team
- Negotiate agreements and other legal documents, setting the terms and conditions for the provision of services
- Lead sourcing initiatives utilizing Bell systems in the distribution and management of RFI, RFQ and RFP
- Drive total cost of ownership reduction, through joint process improvements with supplier
- Prepare/present presentation material for review at the senior management level
- Identify leading practices from inside and outside of Bell for implementation/adoption
- Implement and manage standard supplier performance management programs
- Manage, perform quality control, and generate reports on spend data and other key indicators as required
- Collaborate with internal clients to better serve their needs and identify opportunities for improvements
Critical Qualifications
- Manage portfolio of commercial contracts and vendor relationships within the corporate services team
- Negotiate agreements and other legal documents, setting the terms and conditions for the provision of services
- Lead sourcing initiatives utilizing Bell systems in the distribution and management of RFI, RFQ and RFP
- Drive total cost of ownership reduction, through joint process improvements with supplier
- Prepare / present presentation material for review at the senior management level
- Identify leading practices from inside and outside of Bell for implementation/adoption
- Implement and manage standard supplier performance management programs
- Manage, perform quality control, and generate reports on spend data and other key indicators as required
- Collaborate with internal clients to better serve their needs and identify opportunities for improvements
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with spend analysis techniques
- Bilingual; In the course of their duties, this person will be required to interact with French & English speaking stakeholders across Canada
- Understanding and expertise in data manipulation, sorting and analysis tools (Excel, SAP, Ivalua, etc.) is an asset
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Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.
Additional Information:
Position Type: Management
Job Status: Regular Term - Full Time
Job Location: Canada : Ontario : Mississauga || Canada : Quebec : Montreal
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Application Deadline: 04/29/2024
For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.
Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.
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Created: Canada , QC , Montreal
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