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About the Role

The Senior Manager, Strategic Supply Management is a key member of the Supply Management sourcing team, reporting to the Senior Director Sourcing – Supply Management. This role involves collaborating with various business components, management teams, and external third parties. You will demonstrate leadership and initiative to achieve departmental objectives by leading impactful sourcing activities that generate value for CBC. Responsibilities include strategically executing and documenting contract activities, maintaining supplier and stakeholder relationships, and acting as a subject matter expert in procurement.

Responsibilities

Propose and develop innovative tactics to support sourcing strategies.
Lead activities on category strategies and associated plans, ensuring compliance with CBC Procurement Policy and the Canadian Free Trade Act (CFTA).
Manage vendor relationships, including supplier performance and commercial contracts.
Build effective partnerships with internal business units.
Plan yearly and quarterly workload to maintain an effective demand management pipeline.
Act as a change agent in adapting Procurement Best Practices.
Focus on value creation through savings, cost avoidance, operational efficiencies, and increased value for money.
Proactively increase spend under management by identifying value creation opportunities.
Contribute to the development of internal dashboards, benchmarks, and scorecards.
Ensure and monitor high-quality service from suppliers.
Align the sourcing function with corporate expectations (SLAs, KPIs) and reinforce corporate policies.
Lead RFx sourcing projects, managing the end-to-end process and supporting business units.
Oversee compliance and expiry of corporate contracts.
Manage complex and high-visibility files.
Potentially manage personnel, although there are no direct reports at this time.

Requirements

Bachelor Degree, ideally MBA or Master in a related field, or equivalent experience.
10+ years of sourcing experience.
Experience in strategic sourcing and Public Procurement.
General knowledge in Information Technology and terminology.
Good system and process optimization experience with a proven track record.
Strong communication and influencing skills.
Resourceful self-starter with strong critical thinking skills and the ability to take a strategic position.
Good leadership skills and ability to contribute in discussions and team meetings.
Ability to manage difficult conversations with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
Working knowledge of finance and/or accounting (e.g., budgeting, cost management, risk management).
Business acumen and negotiation savvy.
Ability to adapt to the Corporation culture and communicate procurement’s value.
In-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles, the typical 7-step process, and best practices.
Strategic mindset and problem-solving skills for negotiation.
Familiarity with and capability to use various software packages, including Google, Microsoft, and ERP software (preferably Oracle Cloud Fusion).
Candidates may be subject to skills and knowledge testing.
Candidates may be subject to a background check, including a mandatory Criminal record check.

Skills

SCMA (PMAC) certification (SCMP or CPP) or equivalent (asset).
Change Management experience & skills (asset).
Project Management experience & skills (asset).
Bilingualism (strong asset).
Willingness to travel on occasion, mostly between Toronto and Montreal.
Knowledge of Crown Corporations and government agencies (asset).

Location

Toronto
Montreal

Work Type

Hybrid
Telework
Fixed Term Contract

Experience Level

Senior Manager
10+ years sourcing experience

Education Level

Bachelor Degree
MBA or Master in related field (ideal)
Equivalent experience

About the Company

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms.
Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.
We are committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity.
We strive to create a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country.
We value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where individual differences are recognized and valued.
Employees must adhere to the Code of Conduct as a condition of employment.
Employees must inform of any potential conflicts of interest.

Equal Opportunity

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity.
We value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster.
If you have accommodation needs at this stage of the recruitment process, please inform us as soon as possible by sending an e-mail to recruitment@cbc.ca.