Job title: Vendor Manager
Company: Telus
Job description: Join Our TeamAre you a strategic thinker? Do you have a track record of ideas, influence and impact? There’s a buzz around Procurement within TELUS. Why? We’re on a transformational journey towards our vision of Procurement and increasingly recognised by the business as a key enabler to driving TELUS’ competitive advantage. It’s a ground-breaking ride with many complex challenges, opportunities to explore, and value we can add. We are redefining the procurement brand and advancing the service delivery model to make an even larger contribution to corporate priorities ultimately creating exceptional experiences for customers across Canada.Within our Service Desk Procurement team, we are responsible for sourcing products and services across all categories. Every week there will be an opportunity to become a subject matter expert with a new product or service supporting a different area of the organization. Knowing every team member buys something, we continuously strive to make the buying experience simple, easy and efficient. Our partnership model approach extends to suppliers who become strategic partners in our quest to deliver the best value, minimize risks, introduce innovation, and achieve the best results. Layering in technology advancements such as artificial intelligence and robotic process automation into our practice is world-class and opens our minds to the extent of new possibilities.What we’ll accomplish togetherAs a Category Manager, you will have accountability for the strategic procurement of products and services across all categories of spend. You will also be responsible for building relationships within new areas of the organization, and the opportunity to develop the strategy and manage various categories of spend.We are on a transformational journey within Procurement, and your challenge is to drive optimal value for the projects that you support, whilst ensuring our stakeholders are fully supported via our category specialists, Procurement service desk, or self-serving using a robust set of tools and guidance.You will use your market knowledge and Procurement expertise to develop and deploy world-class approaches to spend management while utilizing e-procurement tools to deliver optimal value. You will also be responsible for negotiating, drafting, administering and managing commercial contracts associated with all categories of Procurement, including hardware, software and SaaS suppliers.Here’s How
- Partnering with stakeholders across the organization as a subject matter expert and trusted advisor
- Driving best in class strategic sourcing related to category expertise, that will underpin TELUS’ continued profitable growth, whilst offering an unsurpassed client experience
- Influencing key strategic decisions through impactful thought leadership and consultative approach
- Leveraging expert skills in data analytics, market research, sourcing, relationship and contract management
- Leading major contract negotiations, strategic sourcing activities, cross functional projects, risk and relationship management, and savings initiatives
- Optimizing our transformational delivery model to maximize impact for TELUS
- Supplier Relationship Management
- Strong communication, storytelling/presentation skills, with proven ability to influence decision makers
- Strong problem solving skills and attention to detail
What you bring
- A “can-do” attitude and innate belief in the art of the possible
- Ability to maintain perspective and confidence in face of difficult contract negotiations, tight deadlines and client expectations
- Proven track record of execution and delivery in complex environments
- Ability to build and maintain effective partnerships internally and externally
- Strong business mindset and financial acumen
- Passion for using facts and data, translating analytics and intelligence into effective business decisions in the best interests of the organization
- Demonstrated ability to enable and drive change
- Bachelor Degree required
- Solid understanding of negotiation theory, strategies, and practice
Great-to-haves
- Experience with eSourcing tools and SAP at an advanced level
- CSCL, SCMP, MBA, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma designations are definite assets
- Experience in the Telecommunications industry or Legal background
Salary Range: $90,000-$134,000Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 15%Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. In addition, TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:
- Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
- Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
- Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
- Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
- Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
- And much more …
A bit about usWe’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.You’ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.People & Culture, Finance and Corporate AffairsAcross People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs, we are the diverse and talented team responsible for making sure TELUS is managed as a world-leading organization. We are honoured to be recognized82%
2023 engagement score140,000+
Team members worldwide12
# of years voted One of Canada’s Best Corporate CitizensAccessibilityTELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.
Expected salary: $90000 – 134000 per year
Location: Burnaby, BC
Job date: Sun, 11 Aug 2024 07:23:30 GMT
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