Support and advise internal clients in developing procurement strategies and market analyses to optimize potential purchasing levers;
Manage and coordinate large-scale procurement projects: requests for information (RFI), requests for quotations (RFQ), and requests for proposals (RFP) in alignment with the business and operational priorities of the Cirque du Soleil Group;
Lead the tender process from requisition through supplier selection, negotiation, and contract execution;
Prepare and validate all documents related to the tender process (NDAs, templates, evaluation matrices, benchmarking analyses, recommendations, etc.);
Perform quantitative and qualitative analyses of bids against predefined selection criteria established with the business units;
Handle sensitive files such as long-term contracts, cross-functional strategic or high-cost purchases, or purchases with high recurrence and volume;
Contribute to contract reviews and ensure agreements include all negotiated elements, either independently or with support from designated experts (corporate tax, insurance & risk, legal affairs);
Measure and document savings and performance indicators;
Ensure the proper implementation of and compliance with the Procurement policy at Head Office (exception procedures, signing and approval processes, etc.);
Support the Head of Corporate Procurement in developing procurement process tools and in training.
Requirements
University degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Law, Finance, or another relevant field;
Minimum of five years of relevant procurement experience, including at least three years managing tender processes;
Experience managing tender processes for the acquisition of technology solutions;
Ability to read and understand technical specifications and business requirements;
Exemplary professional ethics;
Ability to work in a constantly evolving environment, influence a multidisciplinary team, and collaborate effectively with team members;
Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently;
Strong negotiation skills;
Analytical ability and a strong attention to detail;
High degree of autonomy;
High proficiency in French and English and strong communication skills.
Benefits
An inclusive hybrid work model based on team experience and flexible hours
Access to a private office on days you come to the Montreal Studio, a stimulating environment that will let you make the most of your creativity
A culture focused on fair practices and community-building events
Professional growth through high-quality projects that will accelerate your career
A group insurance program, RRSP options and other benefits that we will be pleased to present to you
Personalized support tailored to your professional ambitions: training program, regular check-ins, and inter-team contributions.
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