Senior Manager, Procurement

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You’ll work collaboratively with a team of professionals, managing the performance and risk profile of Bell, balancing the needs of customers, investors and team members with long‑term business success. Summary The Procurement Department’s mission is to create value through its strategic role of providing best‑in‑class sourcing solutions while improving Bell’s EBITDA through cost reductions. This is achieved through the negotiation of agreements and other legal documents on behalf of Bell and its supplier community, setting the terms and conditions for the provision of products and services to Bell while optimizing Bell’s opportunities for improvements to EBITDA through reduced costs and overall management of key sourcing arrangements to maximize value aligning with business requirement as well as the strategic evolution of supply chain and EBITDA objectives. We are seeking a candidate to join Bell Canada’s Procurement Organization. The Procurement team’s primary focus is to significantly reduce the cost of doing business for Bell Canada to align with corporate priorities, objectives and internal customer needs through increasing operational efficiency and productivity. This portfolio is high profile and considered key in meeting the business requirements. Key Responsibilities Manage portfolio of commercial contracts and vendor relationships Drive total cost of ownership reduction, through joint process improvements with supplier Re‑negotiate contracts in those situations not addressed by ‘strategic initiatives’ Implement and manage standard supplier performance management programs Manage, perform quality control, and generate reports on spend data Continually identify leading practices from inside and outside of Bell for implementation/adoption Develop and mentor direct reports. Category expertise and management. Ensure adherence to Bell Canada’s best in class Procurement standards, process, and policies. Manage internal client relationships and meet/exceed their business requirements and expectations. Manage vendor relationship and performance. Generally, relationships are high profile, high risk and considered key in meeting the overall corporate objectives. Preferred Qualifications Have a minimum of 5 years of Procurement experience. Knowledge of Telecommunications networks and industry. People Management and Leadership abilities to coach and mentor team members Experience in project management and change management Experience working in multi‑functional teams as the project leader Strong negotiating, analytical and creative problem solving skills Excellent leadership and interpersonal skills, ability to develop strong work and client relationships Strong written/verbal communication and listening skills Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec. Additional Information: Position Type: Management Job Status: Regular - Full Time For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work‑life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs. Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted. We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy, positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team, you’ll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well‑being of you and your family. As soon as you join us, you'll be eligible for medical, dental, vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. 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