Manager, Supplier Management
Cadillac Fairview•Toronto, ON
•CA$81,433 - CA$108,577•Onsite
About The Position
The Manager, Supplier Management will be responsible for creating efficiency and consistency in how we engage our suppliers to support centralized shared services. This role will provide leadership and guidance on enterprise-wide Supplier Management best practices; ensuring the protection of CF’s assets/information that are accessible by suppliers, optimizing the contractual relationships with service providers and supporting mutually beneficial partnerships that enables innovation and operational excellence.
Requirements
- Post-secondary education in Business, Economics, Engineering or related field of study; or an equivalent combination of relevant work experience, training, and/or certifications, etc.
- Minimum 7 years of relevant experience leading Supplier Management programs, with a minimum of 2 years’ leadership experience.
- Project Management or equivalent work experience.
- Computer literacy required – senior or advanced level in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint).
Nice To Haves
- CPM or RPA an asset
- Experience with Real Estate and Facilities Management categories such as Janitorial, MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations) an asset
Responsibilities
- Support the Sourcing and Procurement team in various disciplines, including Contract renewals, amendments and in the preparation and execution of RFx’s by acting as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all National Contracts and contributing to the evaluation process (as required).
- Counsel and provide guidance to the Properties and Operations Services on Supplier Management best-practices, and apply specialized knowledge in the development of policies, procedures and tools on behalf of the enterprise.
- Manage Contract Administration activities, including drafting addenda, familiarity with contract structures and mechanisms, including measuring performance, handling escalations, defining action plans, as well as supplier compliance to terms and conditions.
- Review, manage and maintain existing relationships with vendors with the goal of ensuring continued partnership between Cadillac Fairview and the service providers in delivering operational efficiency and client experience.
- Manage quality control of all national contracts and field complaints from the Properties with respect to contract agreements and said servicing.
- Communicate with all stakeholders about the program(s) on a regular basis.
- Establish and identify processes and procedures for improvement to maximize the value of supplier relationships, including development and application of various metrics and KPIs.
- Prepare for and lead Vendor Partnership meetings, including requesting periodic reporting as defined in the agreements or on an ad-hoc basis, scorecards, penalties/bonuses, etc.
- Partner with Properties, Operations Services - Security and vendors on the quarterly performance review of KPIs and contract service commitments, evaluate and make recommendations on action plans as required.
- Manage quality control of all National Contract, including Due Diligence requirements such as Information Security and other risk related areas.
Benefits
- performance – based incentive plan
- comprehensive pension and benefits plan
- paid time off including vacation, well-being & volunteer days
- support for continued growth and development
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
Associate degree
