SUMMARY
The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for collaborating with Strategic Sourcing Managers on a multitude of Sourcing projects ranging from RFXs, contract management reviews and other supply chain management initiatives. Key activities include but not limited to client account group interviews, advanced financial analysis and the modeling of proposals in the creation of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint communication summaries.

KEY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Strategic Planning & Delivery

Requires strong stakeholder management capabilities in order to understand business requirements

Develops and recommends advanced and complex strategic plans for Manager review

Implements strategic plans

Sourcing Strategy

Develops and recommends sourcing strategies that maximize value and mitigate risks to the company and its clients.

Implements sourcing strategy

Reviews and measures the effectiveness of the strategy

Opportunities Assessment & Implementation

Leads and performs opportunities assessment activities and drives leverage across client accounts

Achieves improvements in operational efficiencies and cost savings as a result

Competitive Bids

Executes end-to-end competitive bid process for strategic plans

Negotiates with suppliers to secure optimum cost and maximum value

Supplier Performance Measurement & Management

Identifies and implements performance metrics to measure and take action to improve supplier performance

Measures and manages supplier performance

Responsible for supplier performance for assigned categories and reports on supplier sustainability

Supplier Relationship Management

Develops and maintains effective relationships with suppliers

Supplier Contractual Agreements

Negotiates, develops, implements, amends and monitors supplier contractual agreements

Strategic Sourcing Best Practices & Industry Trends

Maintains in-depth and current category knowledge as well as knowledge of strategic sourcing best practices and industry trends

Provides category and strategic sourcing subject matter expertise for complex categories and / or geographic areas.

Develop and maintain benchmarking activity for assigned categories

Vendor Qualification & Set-Up Process

Validate vendor set up and vendor information changes

Perform Anti-Bribery and Corruption due diligence

Support





Develops maintains standard templates for strategic sourcing documentations including but not limited to RFx templates, contract agreements, scopes of work, service level agreements, and letters of agreements

Ensure adherence to Company Policies, Processes and Work Instructions

Prepares reports including but not limited to Purchase Order summary reports

Interact with Operational and Finance team members to meet monthly requirements.

Support Sourcing team members as required.

Other

Special projects and other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS
University graduation or professional certification
Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in Strategic Sourcing field
Knowledge of strategic sourcing requirements and practices. Maintains current knowledge
Ability to develop and execute category management strategies and plans
Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Ability to develop and execute supplier contract agreements
Advanced analytical and problem solving skills
Computer proficiency in MS Office applications. Ability to quickly learn proprietary databases
Ability to build and manage relationships with various stakeholders
Advanced influence, persuasion and negotiation skills
Has in-depth knowledge in own discipline and basic knowledge of related disciplines
Solves complex problems; takes a new perspective on existing solutions
Works independently; receives minimal guidance
May lead projects or project steps within a broader project or have accountability for ongoing activities or objectives
Acts as a resource for colleagues with less experience
May represent the level at which career may stabilize for many years or even until retirement
Emotionally intelligent
High degree of business ethics and accountability
High degree of client service orientation
Integrity
Positive attitude
Possesses a team spirit and strong collaboration
Exceptional interpersonal skills




Tenacity to overcome challenges to deliver on commitments
Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Excellent English communication skills both verbal and written
Facilities Management/ Property Management experience, an asset
French language proficiency, an asset

Licenses and/or Professional Accreditation
Working towards, or completion of, Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) or equivalent Designation, is an asset.

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We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
BGIS is a global leader in integrated facility management services. With a combined team of over 10,000 globally, BGIS relentlessly focuses on delivering innovative service solutions that create value for its clients. Globally, BGIS manages over 50,000 facilities totaling more than 600 million square feet across several markets including government, higher education, utilities, telecommunications, financial services, oil & gas, healthcare and cloud enterprise. In addition to managing a diverse portfolio of corporate offices, retail, colleges, hospitals and industrial assets, BGIS is a world leader in the management of data centers and other critical environments.
At BGIS we believe that diversity and inclusion is a key business driver, such that we never lose sight of its importance as it is woven into the fabric if our organization. We are committed to maintaining a barrier-free recruitment process by providing equal employment opportunities through recruiting and retention of individuals of all backgrounds. We recognize that promoting diversity is an essential component of our continuing pursuit for organizational success!
BGIS is an equal prospect employer, and we welcome you to apply for a position with us! If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected]. Upon request for accommodation, we will consult with the applicant in question and provide, or arrange for the provision of, a suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant's accessibility needs due to disability.

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📌 Sourcing Specialist (Alberta)
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📍 Alberta