Company:
Rogers Communications

Manager, Strategic Sourcing Partner

Job ID: 20621
Target Start Date: Sept. 13, 2010


Description:

• This position will be based in downtown Toronto and will report to the Director, Finance in the Strategic Procurement Services Group.
• Responsible for Spend Reporting and Analytics, Category Strategic Sourcing process, Contract administration, Internal Control, and Compliance.
• Manage and mentor staff of 5 Procurement and Business Analysts.
• Provide input in developing category strategy for categories within group to ensure that Category Teams are aligned with and executing strategic objectives.
• As part of the Category Business Plan objectives, oversee and manage the Procurement Playbooks development process.
• Responsible for managing the refinement, cleansing, reporting, and analyzing the Spend Cube data.
• Oversee the administration of the Procurement and Operating Contracts, including monitoring and compliance.
• Support execution of procurement strategies; ensure procurement activities for select category group are aligned with objectives.
• Ensure that customer Business Unit requirements are well-represented on category management teams Assist category teams in developing category business plans to ensure sound Supplier.
• Management strategies.
• Lead the development of applicable metrics and implementation of process improvements for ongoing measurement and improvement of Procurement and Business Operations effectiveness and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures, ethical practices and adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
• Collect, organize, monitor, and evaluate operational, service, and performance data through automated reporting and regular communication to management and business units; identify trends and areas for improvement.
• Develop both internal and external senior-level partnerships critical to meeting objectives.


Qualifications:

• University degree is required; degree in business or supply management is preferred.
• 3-5 years of progressive experience in procurement/purchasing, contract/subcontract management, supply chain management, management consulting, and internal process control reviews and risk assessments.
• Previous people management/supervision experience required.
• Hands-on knowledge of Oracle modules such as Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Asset Management, General Ledger, Oracle Contracts.
• Knowledge of procurement process, systems, and related e-tools.
• Thorough knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint) required.
• Experience with Ariba is preferred.
• Excellent project management, presentation, research, analytical, and problem solving skills.
• Experience in developing strategies and managing complex, and cross-functional procurement projects.
• Excellent knowledge of company procurement procedures and policies is required.
• Strong and proven business/financial acumen.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing multiple priorities.
• Excellent relationship building, interpersonal, and communication (verbal and written) skills is required.
• Proven ability to perform in team environment.