Advisor - Corporate Procurement

**Advisor - Corporate Procurement**

Supply Chain and Procurement
- Permanent position_

We have a place for individuals with a distinct penchant for ensuring the smooth operation of our shows and events, for conceiving remarkable products, for putting their ingenuity at the service of their team, and for contributing to the enhancement of their expertise and the development of exceptional practices. Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group relies on an ever more creative and collaborative approach to work in order to constantly push back the limits of the imagination

**Put your expertise in the spotlight**

In a dynamic environment requiring a high degree of autonomy, you will support the various Cirque du Soleil Group business units in their purchasing needs of all kinds.

**Responsibilities**:

- Support and advise internal customers in the development of procurement strategies and market analyses to optimize potential purchasing levers;
- Manage and coordinate procurement projects of various sizes: Requests for Interest (RFI), Requests for Quotation (RFQ), Requests for Proposal (RFP) in line with Cirque du Soleil Group's business and operational priorities;
- Lead the bidding process from request for proposal to supplier selection, negotiation and contract award;
- Prepare and validate all documents related to the bidding process (NDA, templates, evaluation grid, comparative analysis, recommendation, etc.);
- Carry out quantitative and qualitative analyses of bids in relation to selection criteria predefined with the business units;
- Management of more sensitive files, such as the implementation of digital catalogs, long-term contracts, strategic purchases that are cross-functional or expensive, or with high recurrence and volume;
- Contribute to the review of agreements and ensure that they include all the various elements negotiated independently or with the support of designated experts (corporate taxation, insurance and risk, legal affairs).
- Measure and document savings and performance indicators;
- Ensure proper implementation of and compliance with the Appro policy in place at Head Office (exception procedure, signature and approval process, etc.).

To sum up, your main objectives will be to help the department achieve maximum savings, obtain maximum value from new agreements, support internal customers in their requests, and support the Corporate Procurement Manager in KPI analyses and the implementation of new processes to help the team.

**You possess the following professional and technical skills**:

- University degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Law, Finance or other relevant degree;
- A minimum of three years' relevant experience in the procurement field, including at least one year's experience in tender management;
- Ability to read and understand technical specifications and business requirements;
- Outstanding professional ethics;
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and to influence and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team;
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
- Strong negotiation skills;
- Highly developed analytical skills and attention to detail;
- A high degree of autonomy;
- Fluency in French and English and strong communication skills.

**Create with us**

**Our employer proposition stands out. Here's an overview**:

- An inclusive work environment based on team experience;
- Access to an individual office on the days you come to the Montreal Studio, a stimulating environment that will allow you to put all your creativity to good use;
- Professional growth focused on high-quality projects to propel your career, as well as personalized support tailored to your professional ambitions;
- Group insurance, retirement savings and other benefits that we'll be happy to introduce to you;
- A culture focused on the development of equitable practices and rallying events.
- As a proud ambassador of equality in employment, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, skin color, origin, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation and neurodiversity. Neutral and inclusive language is now preferred for job postings.