Strategic Sourcing Manager, Indirect Global Procurement

4 weeks ago

Montreal, Quebec, Canada CAE Full time

Role Overview

CAE is seeking a highly skilled Strategic Sourcing Manager to join our Indirect Global Procurement team. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for driving competitive category and supply strategies to reduce costs while ensuring perfect execution and risk mitigation across our Training Centers and Flight Training operations.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and implement global and local procurement strategies in all regions by building a network across all the training centers and flight training operations.
  • Provide strategic direction, leadership, and support related to category management & strategic sourcing to achieve corporate & divisional business objectives.
  • Establish and maintain effective partnering relationships within the Business units and internal support organizations and externally with suppliers.
  • Establish Service Level Agreements with internal customers and Key Performance Indicators for the Organization to meet annual objectives and long-term strategies.
  • Drive continuous improvement and support the current business transformation within scope of work.
  • Lead formulation and implementation of category strategies. Conduct category intelligence research and partners with stakeholders to identify opportunities and channel innovation.
  • Conduct cross-functional cost reduction, cost avoidance, and/or net cash working capital improvement initiatives. Build a culture and deliver sustainable value without compromising supply assurance or quality.
  • Apply Category Management best practices and principles. If necessary, depending on category, organize and lead global category councils.
  • Support Purchasing and Project teams in resolving issues with key suppliers.
  • Follow relevant category metrics to consistently deliver the expected cost reduction plans.
  • Conduct Supplier Relationship Management framework with key suppliers.
  • Expertly use a complete set of legal, commercial, and business principles to develop and enforce partnership agreements with strategic suppliers, in close relation with Legal and other relevant departments.
  • Locate appropriate vendors in emerging countries and develop sustainable partnerships in compliance with CSR policies and other standards.
  • Lead market intelligence to identify relevant external innovations and seek competitive advantages by partnering with world-class suppliers.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Management, Engineering, Operations, or other applicable discipline required.
  • Proficient in English required. Other languages considered an asset.
  • Required proficiency in Microsoft Suite products, including but not limited to, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel. BI considered an asset.
  • Knowledge of the aviation market considered an asset.
  • Required minimum 5 years of relevant experience including sourcing, category, and vendor management, purchasing, and/or material management. Technical/manufacturing experience and/or equivalent experience considered an asset.
  • Experience with Oracle ERP/P2P, SAP, and Ariba preferred.

Skills

  • Relationship builder and stakeholder manager. Ability to form and grow own networks. Proven ability to analyze and present findings in a clear and cohesive manner.
  • Self-directed, able to work independently, as well as work in a team-orientated and fast-paced environment.
  • Capable of navigating through ambiguous situations. Ability to work collaboratively and support multiple initiatives. Must have strong problem-solving, strategic, and analytical capability.
  • Project management mindset for flawless execution.
  • Demonstrate an open-minded genuine curiosity towards understanding the needs of business and the impact of applied solutions.
  • Effective and authoritative communication and presentation skills.
  • Effective time management and personal organizational skills.
  • Strong negotiation skills and demonstrable business acumen.

What We Offer

  • An environment where your initiatives will be recognized and valued.
  • The opportunity to travel internationally.
  • The opportunity to work on a variety of projects on a multidisciplinary team.
  • The opportunity to represent the organization at external conventions and conferences.
  • The possibility to work from home occasionally.
  • Flexible schedules.
  • Attractive employee benefits.

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