Advisor, Strategic Procurement

We invest globally and act locally for a sustainable impact in communities

As a global real estate industry leader, our mission is to generate long-term value for our 6 million depositors in Quebec and to have a positive environmental and social impact on both the people who work for us and the businesses that call our properties home. We develop and invest in real estate assets and projects that help enhance the urban fabric of communities in the midst of renewal, and create lifestyles in tune with the changing needs of the occupants of today and tomorrow. Our vision: to invest in a way that maximizes value and sustainability as we bring human-scale developments to the world.

Ivanhoé Cambridge is:

- C$77 billion in assets in the office, retail, industrial, logistics and residential markets
- Strategic investments in a worldwide portfolio over 1,500 properties strong
- A diversified, multitalented team committed to creating spaces that bring people together to live, work and play
- Office environments designed to foster collaboration and creativity, rooted in a flexible, technology-enabled experience

Digitally connected, sustainable and state-of-the-art: A workspace that meets your expectations
- New work spaces that make teamwork easier than ever and spark creativity at every turn
- The flexibility and technological tools you need to take your performance to new heights
- A barista, snacks and special theme meals, employee lounges and outdoor patios, complete with therapeutic lights to keep you at the top of your game
- Tuition and professional development fees reimbursed to empower your career advancement
- Time to devote to charitable endeavours so you can leave your personal mark on the communities where we work and invest
- A stimulating, supportive and inclusive environment where your health, safety and well-being are our top priorities

Pursue an exciting career in an industry in the midst of transformation:
The Strategic Procurement Department has a global mandate and is seeking new talent and leadership team members. The team is in a evolution mindset to take on a larger role by the category management, business practices and procurement governance to propose the best value-added solutions for the organization.

Under the supervision of the Senior Director, you will act as a strategic partner and trusted advisor to internal clients. You will define sourcing strategies and plans, develop an opportunity pipeline and perform spend analysis, while leveraging existing agreements to enable and facilitate procurement execution for industry clients. You will also be called upon to collaborate with several internal and external stakeholders in order to provide solutions with greater added value and promote compliance of procurement practices within the organization.

In addition to serving as a key representative for these practices, you will be responsible for assigned procurement categories and lead end-to-end procurement processes in accordance with governance rules, more specifically:
- Develop and hone strategies for assigned procurement categories;- Conduct business market and risk analysis for portfolios and recommend procurement strategies;- Prepare tender documents with management teams, execute sourcing strategies, analyze and recommend the best sources of supply and take responsibility for contract negotiation;- Measure and document the savings for each file;- Work with the internal experts in charge of portfolios throughout the process;- Obtain buy-in of various parties for high-valued-added decisions for the organization.
- Specific duties also include the following:_- Monitor the sector, conduct research into new suppliers and propose new options that are likely to add value for the sectors served and the organization as a whole;- Stay abreast of best industry practices and benchmarks, provide insight into solutions for optimizing the designated portfolio, and attend industry conferences;- Analyze and evaluate suppliers contracted by the organization; conduct routine supplier business reviews;- Promote strategic procurement within the company and serve as a resource;- Ensure suppliers understand and adhere to corporate policies and guidelines;- Track performance indicators for the designated portfolio;- Contribute to the continuous improvement of business processes, as well as the ongoing efficiency and quality of procurement services.

The toolbox we are looking for- Bachelor’s degree in business administration or the equivalent,- Five to seven years of experience in strategic procurement and contract negotiations or the equivalent;- Experience in category management;- Real estate industry experience, construction and / or acquisition of CAPEX project an asset;- Ability to influence, navigate ambiguity and act with tact in delicate situations;- Professional, organized and able to multitask effectively;- Solution-oriented with a strong commitment to research and analysis;- Logical, quic