Canada Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Contracts
World Vision is a Christian relief, development and advocacy organization dedicated to working with children, families and communities to overcome poverty and injustice. As followers of Jesus, World Vision is dedicated to working with the world’s most vulnerable people. World Vision serves all people regardless of religions, race, ethnicity or gender. We offer an exciting environment where people help make a difference in the lives of children around the world! Currently we are inviting applications for the position of Manager, Strategic Sourcing and Contracts.
DESCRIPTION
Reporting to the Director of Risk Management and Shared Services, the manager is responsible for providing direction and insights for strategic sourcing of major goods and services leading to cost reductions throughout the organization. The manager is also responsible for providing direction and oversight to the Request for Proposal (RFP) and Contract processes. The manager will work closely with the Manager of Procurement and Logistics to ensure goods and services are delivered in a timely and efficient manner.
Key Job Functions:
The key role of the manager is: • To build strong customer service relationships with the various business units with World Vision • Provide strategic sourcing options and solutions to the various business units with an aim to improve products and services, delivery and to reduce overall costs to the organization • Build strong partnerships with external vendors and suppliers, and negotiating the best possible product/service at a fair price. • Provide oversight and direction to the Contract Specialist to ensure that all contracts will protect the interests of World Vision Canada within the risk appetite of the organization. • Develop effective and efficient processes surrounding contract processing.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
The successful candidate will be an individual who: • Works well with people in a cross functional relationship; • Able to adapt quickly to changing circumstances; • Is an effective communicator both written and verbal; and • Has specific knowledge and skills in the area of sourcing, RFP’s and contracts.
Minimum Requirements:
A post secondary education; a procurement designation and or equivalent experience; comprehensive knowledge and experience with managing and negotiating through RFP’s and contracts; and strong ability to manage cross functional teams.
Interested applicants are asked to complete an online application via our website: www.worldvision.ca/careers. Application deadline is January 22nd, 2011
World Vision is committed to the protection of children, all offers of employment will be conditional upon the successful completion of reference checks and a Police background check. Qualified candidates must be able to demonstrate a commitment to the core values and mission of the World Vision partnership.
We thank applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The People and Culture Division
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