Sourcing and Contract Analyst

2 weeks ago


Toronto, Canada The Globe and Mail Full time

**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**:

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

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

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

**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**:

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

**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.
- There are lateral and upward advancement opportunities for rewarding and developing careers.
- 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.



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