Advisor Sustainable Procurement

Our culture lifts you up—there is no ego in the way. Our common purpose? We all want to win for our customers. We aim to always be evolving, dynamic, and ambitious. We believe in the power of genuine connections. Each employee is a part of what makes us unique on the market: agile and dedicated.

Time Type:
Regular

Job Description:
Position summary:
Sustainable Procurement is a key component of Cogeco’s ESG strategy. Your role will be to organize, coordinate and work with our team on the integration of social, ethical and environmental performance factors of the supplier selection process. Concurrently, you will be responsible for monitoring and analyzing the results of sustainable procurement as they relate to all Cogeco business units.

Reporting to the Director, Strategic and Sustainable Procurement and working in close collaboration across all Cogeco business units, and the Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Department.You will be involved with the following aspects: supplier diversity, the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from our suppliers, and local sourcing as well as the recognition of our code of conduct.

Key responsibilities:
Sustainable procurement for all Cogeco activities- Propose and contribute to the definition of the direction within the major principles of sustainable procurement, as they relate to Cogeco’s sustainable development strategy.- Develop and implement the roadmap and annual plan of action in collaboration with the company’s social responsibility team.- Roll out and manage our supplier diversity program.- Facilitate meetings raising awareness of sustainable procurement.- Ensure communication, both internally and with suppliers, on our projects’ progress.- Ensure the ongoing strategic monitoring of best practices in the communication industry, in order to seize opportunities for improving sustainable procurement.- Serve as a point of contact for suppliers and internal stakeholders on the monitoring of sustainable procurement initiatives.- Prepare and disseminate achievement reports.

**Education**:
- Bachelor of Business Administration.- Certificate or post-graduate diploma (DESS) in management or sustainable development an asset.

Work experience:
- 6-8 years of experience in functions related to the procurement sector.- Practical sustainable procurement experience (supplier diversity, local sourcing, code of conduct, etc.).

Key competencies:
- Transformational leadership and initiative.-
- Thoroughness and strong analytical ability.-
- Creativity, curiosity and attention to detail.-
- Very good project and change management skills.-
- Known for the ability to influence.-
- Excellent spoken and written communication skills in both French and English.-
- Knowledge of Outlook, Word, Excel, Power Point or Google Suite.-
- Known for maintaining very good interpersonal relationships at all levels of the hierarchy.You’ll benefit from:
- Flexibility: Yes, we think that what you do matters. At work and at home.-
- Fun: We laugh a lot, it makes every day brighter.-
- Discounted services: We provide amazing services to our clients, and you’ll get them at home, because you deserve them.-
- Rewarding Pay: Let's be honest, everybody likes to make a good salary. We offer attractive compensation packages, and it comes with a great culture.-
- Benefits: We’ve got you covered.-
- Career Evolution: Join us and we will give you the tools to achieve your career goals-
- Technology: You have a passion for technology? Excellent, we do too. Here, you will manage, influence, play, create, fix, and shape the industry.Location:
Montréal, QC

Company:
Cogeco Communications Inc.

At Cogeco, we know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and beliefs can bring critical value to our business. The strength of this diversity enhances our ability to imagine, innovate, and grow as a company. So, we are committed to doing everything in our power to create a more diverse and inclusive world of belonging.

By creating a culture where all our colleagues can bring their best selves to work, we’re doing our part to build a more equitable workplace and world. From professional development to personal safety, Cogeco constantly strives to create an environment that welcomes and nurtures all. We make the health and well-being of our colleagues one of our highest priorities, for we know engaged and appreciated employees equate to a better overall experience for our customers.