Knowledge Management Analyst, Strategic Procurement

**Description**

**Being part of Air Canada is to become part of an iconic Canadian symbol, recently ranked the best Airline in North America. Let your career take flight by joining our diverse and vibrant team at the leading edge of passenger aviation.**

Air Canada, continuously ranked among the top five most attractive companies to work for in Canada is seeking a Knowledge Management Analyst who will be based at our Montreal Headquarters.

**Responsibilities**

KM Analysts have two primary focus areas. First, they support sourcing initiatives led by SP Category Managers. Responsibilities include involvement in activities such as market research, strategic sourcing events, preparing baseline, vendor negotiations, supplier risk assessments, and internal marketing of SP initiatives.

The second focus area is to drive 'KM-Led' projects, which focus on process improvement, automation and standardization, tools, and technology. These projects are highly visible 'enablers' for SP staff and are often mandated by SP Leadership. Examples from the past years include streamlining of the contract process, contributing to the configuration and testing of the SAP Ariba Contract module, developing and delivering training, developing new RFP templates for Category Managers, analysing market trends that may impact SP and supplier performances, etc.
- **Lead and support sourcing initiatives and the standard corporate procurement process**
- Assist in formulating procurement strategies by evaluating markets and suppliers through qualitative and quantitative criteria
- Support category teams in the development and release of RFx events (e.g., RFI, RFP, and RFQ).
- Develop and use models to consolidate and analyze supplier RFx responses
- Author project summary documentation, using Excel and PowerPoint
- **Provide analytical support and insight**
- Produce consistently high-quality qualitative and quantitative analysis
Establish category knowledge by reviewing historical spend and buying practices
- **Strengthen internal knowledge library and cross train team members**
- Perform supply-market intelligence - research suppliers to identify market opportunities
- Develop should-cost analyses - research costs and trends (e.g., commodities) to understand market pricing and ultimately leverage Air Canada's buying position
- Stay abreast of procurement best practices through benchmarking
- **Act as an ambassador of, and change agent for, Strategic Procurement**
- Continually develop SP relationships with internal customers through high-quality analysis, effective communication, and a commitment to learning the business
- Develop an understanding of current sourcing practices and identify areas for improvement
- **Enhance tools and systems and provide support to users within SP**
- Identify and lead continuous improvement initiatives related to SP systems and tools
- Work with cross functional teams to determine requirements and establish strategies that aims at increasing efficiency or quality of work
- Stay abreast of new technology and roll out as required
- Conduct training and provide assistance on SP systems and tools for all SP
- Other tasks related to the maintenance of SP systems and tools

**Qualifications**

Due to the confidential nature of our work, a high degree of professionalism and discretion is required. Flexibility with work hours and occasional travel may also be necessary.

**Conditions of Employment**:
**Linguistic Requirements**

**Diversity and Inclusion**

Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees' unique contributions to our company's success.