Strategic Buyer

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Reporting to the Senior Director, Strategic Procurement – Commercial, IT, and Support Functions, the Strategic Buyer Corporate will support various category managers in the execution of corporate or multi-entity projects and files of lower monetary value. The incumbent will be involved in developing different cost-reduction strategies through various forms of analysis (e.g., evaluating the evolution of products or services, benchmarking, market watch, and thoroughly understanding current and potential suppliers within the category).
 

The role primarily involves handling corporate or multi-entity procurement files related to suppliers and business projects, managing supplier relationships, the request for proposal (RFP) process, and awarding contracts based on organizational needs, project activities, operational requirements, and established processes. The incumbent will follow up with internal clients while creating value for the organization.

• Develop procurement strategies for category goods and services for corporate or multi-entity projects of lower monetary value.

• Define and implement cost-reduction strategies.

• Manage business relationships with assigned current and future suppliers, as well as the organization’s needs for products and/or services.

• Lead or participate in the RFP process, negotiate agreements, and resolve disputes under the best possible conditions within the organization’s required timelines. Generate value for the organization (savings, cost avoidance, etc.).

• Prepare documentation for executive committees or selection committees for contract awards in accordance with approval levels.

• Establish relationships with key stakeholders.

• Represent the Procurement Department in multidisciplinary meetings related to assigned projects.

• Research new products and/or services, equivalents, and new suppliers.

• Collaborate with stakeholders to fully understand business needs and prepare performance indicators (KPIs) for the purchasing category aligned with objectives.

• Support the development of total cost of ownership models with the help of internal experts.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or a related field, or any equivalent combination of education and experience.
   

WORK EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in procurement.

• Strong understanding of contractual language.

• Strong teamwork and interpersonal skills.

• Customer service oriented.

• Autonomous and well-organized.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in both French and English. The candidate must be able to communicate in English with suppliers from other Canadian provinces or the United States.

• Ability to effectively communicate ideas.

• Strong knowledge of Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Calendar) is a significant asset.

• Must hold a valid driver’s license, as occasional travel may be required.

• Good knowledge of financial markets and key indicators followed by the financial community.

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to liaise with a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

• Proactive, shows initiative, and has great attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously under tight deadlines and to engage in projects outside of their comfort zone.

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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.

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