Strategic sourcing and category manager - IT ~ Full-time ~ Permanent At Freedom , we're proud to be leaders in a movement that brings affordable wireless services to Canadians – we're always on the lookout for go-getters that are committed to disrupt the status quo. Reporting to the Director of Strategic Sourcing IT, Aas a Strategic Sourcing and Category Manager for Consumer Premise EquipmentInformation Technology (CPEIT), you will: ~ Partner with stakeholders to understand business objectives related to consumer technologies, the consumer premise equipmentinformation technology projects roadmap, and other related services; ~ Category Management: Keep category and spend profiles updated, develop, and implement category strategies for consumer technologies to meet our current and future business requirements in addition to managing our legacy environment; ~ Lead the development of contract strategy and execution: In partnership with Legal and business IT partners and Enterprise Security, lead complex sourcing and negotiation strategies to closure which encompass key program specification and deliver high value. Proactively tracks industry, actual unit and service cost data that feeds into total cost of ownership (TCO) and RFx, and continual improvement of supplier productivity; ~ RFx Services: Partner internally toLead the development of clear third-party requirements to solve specific business and engineering IT related needs, then own and drive to closure the supplier interface for all sole source, RFIX, RFP and RFQ services; ~ Supplier Performance Management: Monitor supplier financial strength, proactively track and analyze criteria, ensure supplier contractual adherence, research root cause of issues, own/drive improved performance and manage governance structure to ensure delivery of expectations and compliance with corporate and regulatory policies; ~ Become a trusted advisor to all management levels and to the business through the analysis of data, conducting market research, sharing of report findings and the delivery of sourcing recommendations; ~ Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures, ethical practices and adherence to relevant laws and regulations; ~ Identify metrics, tools, and processes to optimize sourcing activities and efficiencies and work collaboratively with team members to prioritize and drive implementation. ~7 to 10 plus years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, supply chain management and leading large strategic projects, ~ MBA or post graduate degree in a related field would be an asset, ~ Experience with sourcing of solutions and assets in consumer electronics, or network technologies, or data center,Information Technology is required would be considered an asset, ~ Knowledge of strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and drafting, ~ Understanding of contract and supplier performance management (statement of work, licensing, maintenance, and service level agreements), ~ Understanding of project management and agile development methods would be an asset, ~ Excellent relationship building, interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills required, ~ proven business acumen, ~ Proven track record of high performance with an ability to, ~ Bilingualism English and French would be an asset. ~ Take advantage of a c ustomizable health & dental benefits program and opportunities for c ompany-matched pension (according to position). ~ Promote your health with the wellness program , which focuses on physical, psychological, financial, and social health. ~ Benefit from the Employee Assistance Program for you and your family, including Virtual Healthcare. ~ Participate in projects that make an impact and take on challenges that will allow you to surpass yourself. ~ Check out our Activity Report for an overview of the projects to which you could contribute ! We are committed to creating and maintaining an accessible, equitable and inclusive workplace that reflects the diversity of the community to which we belong. We're eager to discover all the qualities that make you unique! If you need an accommodation at any stage of the process, please don't hesitate to let us know when you first contact us. #