SUMMARYTheSenior Manager, Strategic Sourcingis accountable for the development and delivery of strategic sourcing plans for assigned categories. Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, category planning, strategy development and delivery, leading opportunities assessments and supplier contract development, implementation and life cycle management of major supplier agreements. At this level, categories managed are typically of medium to high complexity, value and/or risk.This role will work in collaboration with all key BGIS departments to ensure full support of all activities and play a key role in our INTEGRATED approach to operating buildings.Opportunities for Development:At BGIS we are committed to the development of our people – offering them opportunities to learn and grow into various roles. Success in the role offers Team Members the opportunity to explore various roles – some include:Account Operational LeadershipFacility Management Office roles to support accountsProject Management roles to lead and execute projectsKEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIESSafety Ownership and Regulatory ComplianceComply with all internal and external requirements including but not limited to environmental, health and safety, fire protection and mandated byBGIS Health Safety and Environment Teams and enforced by law.Leadership & RecognitionAccountable for employee-oriented activities including but not limited to employee engagement, development and performance management, hiring and retention, compensation recommendationsEmployee Satisfaction Scores and employee recognition (development and implementation of action plans to improve ESAT scores)Day to day support and team oversight/managementStrategic Category Management Planning & DeliveryEngage stakeholders to understand business requirementsDevelop, recommend and implement category plansEnsure that major procurement initiatives are completed in accordance with corporate sourcing policies and procedures, and that the resulting contractual agreements are compliant with BGIS Customer Master Service Agreement flow through requirements. Liaise with Risk Management, Legal Counsel, and Finance as needed.Sourcing StrategyPlan and execute procurement initiatives to achieve BGIS's strategic sourcing goals and objectives while mitigating risk to BGIS and its clientsLead the review and measurement of the effectiveness of the strategyOperate as the project manager to ensure initiatives are completed on schedule.Identify opportunities to standardize service delivery scopes of work across BGIS customer groups and implement new standards,



including service level models, within cross client service agreements.Ensure that the financial terms of major supplier agreements are optimized by leveraging the buying power of the BGIS group of companies and parent organizations.Negotiate volume discount and rebate structures within major agreements, wherever possible. Negotiations must be in accordance with the IO Procurement Manual and the IO Procurement PolicyEscalate and resolve implementation issues as required.Opportunities Assessment & ImplementationPerform sourcing opportunity assessment analyses to help prioritize the initiatives that will best support the corporate sourcing strategy and Customer Business Group objectivesAchieve improvements in operational efficiencies and cost savings as a resultIdentify the required subject matter expertise and resources to effectively execute priority procurement initiatives. Then team with applicable BGIS Customer Business Groups, Lines of Business, and Central Support team members to execute each initiative. Identify and source 3rd party subject matter expertise and / or resources as needed.Competitive BidsManage end-to-end competitive bid process for assigned categoriesTeam with Central Support Functions (i.E. Finance, Technical Services, and Shared Services) to demonstrate the cost benefit / return on investment of major services agreementsNegotiate with suppliers to secure optimum cost and maximum value. Negotiations must be in accordance with the IO Procurement Manual and the IO Procurement PolicySupplier Contractual AgreementsLeads the negotiation, development, implementation, amendments and monitoring of supplier contractual agreements. Negotiations must be in accordance with the IO Procurement Manual and the IO Procurement PolicyStrategic Sourcing Best Practices & Industry TrendsMaintain in-depth and current category knowledge as well as knowledge of strategic sourcing best practices,



public procurement best practices and industry trendsProvide category and strategic sourcing subject matter expertiseVendor Qualification & Set Up ProcessReview and approve vendor set up and vendor information changesDecision Making CapacityDevelop procurement approaches that yield highest client and BGIS value; ability to develop and format compelling business cases; approaches and process impact BGIS cost of procurement, team effectiveness and client satisfactionNegotiate and interpret contracts on behalf of BGIS and clients impacting: BGIS financial risk, adherence to Client contractual obligations, term of agreement and exit provisions, client service satisfaction, cost to client; with support available make decisions with respect to best approach toward contractsEnsure maintenance of proper documentation and supporting process to meet BGIS, Client and business process needsSupportDevelop and maintain standard templates for strategic sourcing documentations including but not limited to contract agreements, scopes of work, service level agreements, and letters of agreementsSpecial projects as assignedKNOWLEDGE & SKILLSCommunity College Diploma with 5-10 years of relevant experienceKnowledge of strategicsourcing requirementsand practices.Maintainscurrent knowledgeHas outsourcing knowledgeLeadership skills and ability to influence multiple stakeholders and engage their support and consensusImplementation and management skillsExceptional conflict management / resolution skillsAdvanced written and verbal communication skills – executive report writingAbilityto manage multiple projects simultaneouslyAbilityto develop and execute supplier contract agreementsAbility to become engaged in issues outside of direct experience, quickly and effectively grasp key process elements and lead discussion with other stakeholders to determine root cause issues and make added-value policy and process recommendations and changesTeam facilitation, management, and leadership experience and demonstrated abilityto lead teamsHighlyadvancedanalytical and problem-solving skillsAdvanced competency in MS Office applicationsAdvancedinfluence, persuasion and negotiation skillsHigh degree of businessethicsand accountabilityHigh degree of client service orientationPossessesa team spirit and strong collaborationExceptional interpersonal skillsTenacityto overcome challengesto deliver on commitmentsFrench proficiency, is considered an assetLicenses and/or Professional AccreditationSupply Chain Management Professional Designation preferredThis is a regular, full time position with a salary range of $96,322 - $120,402 per annum. The starting salary will be based on the successful candidate’s competencies, including but not limited to experience, education and performance related to this role.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Manager, Sourcing (Winnipeg)
🏢 BGIS
📍 Winnipeg