Strategic Sourcing Manager

Description
Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.

For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.

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Role Purpose
This Category Manager Non-Food will be supporting National Procurement Director with the sourcing activities and categories management. This role will be responsible for executing the end-to-end sourcing processes and managing the maintenance of suppliers. The successful candidate must have the ability to think analytically, involve in cross company initiatives with stakeholders, work independently, and manage multiple competing priorities. Negotiate with suppliers with goal to maximize cost savings, improve service levels, mitigate contractual risks, and create/improve overall value for their category.

Key Responsibilities
Management – Commercial Agreements
Negotiate and Manage all commercial agreements under your responsibility. Ensure rigorous follow-up of analyses completed by the department analyst and act accordingly with suppliers. Identify growth and revenue opportunities. Conduct quarterly meetings with suppliers.

Results – Analyses
Review and interpret analyses prepared by the analyst and develop an action plan. Identify cost-reduction opportunities and renegotiate agreements as necessary. Ensure accurate tracking of price lists and rebate follow-up in collaboration with analyst and suppliers.

Management – RFP & Surveys
Conduct thorough research to understand market trends, identify potential suppliers, and assess the competitive landscape. Support with strategic sourcing activities for products and services with focus on projects Analyze spend data from a variety of categories to develop fact-based category strategies, gain buy in from stakeholders and implement sourcing strategies across your categories. Plan RFPs prior to the expiry of commercial agreements, collaborating with the analyst and Québec team. Write and send RFP to potential vendors and respect schedule and deadlines. Organize supplier satisfaction surveys.

Results – RFP & Surveys
Reduce purchasing costs and secure financial benefits (discounts, bonuses) through RFPs. Take appropriate actions based on supplier survey results.

Supplier Maintenance
Manage supplier onboarding process and ensure suppliers comply with the contractual terms to ensure value negotiated is realized. Monitor the price of his/her category, conducts price analysis and secures prices stability throughout the contract terms. Implements categories analysis to identify issues or develop strategies for improvements. Conduct informal and formal dispute resolution processes. Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with suppliers, acting as a primary point of contact and facilitating open communication.

Contract Management
Monitor contracts, and moving forward with extension, close-out, or renewal of contracts. Ensure all contract details align with policies, objectives, and goals. Draft in collaboration with legal team responses to contract bids, negotiations, and proposals. Review existing contracts to locate any potential breaches and to add updates as requested by signers.

Customer Experience
Maintain strong collaboration with Operations and field teams. Build and maintain effective communication with suppliers and internal stakeholders. Gain in-depth knowledge of product categories and market trends. Perform field visits to strengthen relationships and operational understanding. Manages problem solving activities pertaining to her/his categories to support sites.

Work Organization
Ensure proper filing and accessibility of commercial agreement documents. Coordinate with the Québec team for national agreements. Develop tools and documentation to improve work efficiency. Participate in team and vendor meetings as needed. Manage quarterly business review meetings with your suppliers

New Building Integration
Support the integration of new buildings throughout the year. Communicate with suppliers regarding assigned categories during integration phases.

Preferred Skills And Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in business or related field

Minimum of 3 years of category management experience, preferably within retail or senior living industry, but not limited to

Proven experience in category management or related roles within the Canadian Market Place.

Experience across strategic sourcing processes, vendor management and negotiations

Knowledge of non-food product categories (MRO, furniture, etc.), preferably in retail sector, but not limited to Understanding of pricing strategies, margin analysis and profitability optimization.

Strong understanding of financial principles and ability to analyze profitability and sales data. Experience in contracts setting up and maintenance

Ability to conduct market research and consumer surveys.

Proven problem-solving skills within category or strategic sourcing

Critical Thinking, curiosity, strong communication skills

Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team environment and influence others.

Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.

French speaking skills are welcomed

Cogir
is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.