Position Description:

The Procurement Department’s mission is to create value through its strategic role of providing best-in- class sourcing solutions while improving Bell’s EBITDA and overall financial performance through cost reductions and getting the best value for money form our partners.

We are currently seeking a Director, Procurement Operations, who will be responsible for our e-sourcing strategy development, procurement systems development, training and support, procurement policy development and maintenance, internal procurement performance reporting, corporate credits and discretionary expenses, risk management and day-to-day execution. The Procurement Director drives sourcing programs with a focus on efficiency, effectiveness, commercialization, sustainability, supplier diversity and business continuity.

If you are a seasoned Procurement professional with 10+ years of leadership experience, complemented by exceptional judgment and an ability to work in a dynamic and complex organization, this may be an interesting career opportunity for you.

Reporting directly to the Senior Vice President of Corporate Services, the Director’s primary responsibilities will be to:

• Ensure production of internal Procurement results on a quarterly basis
• Report the Discretionary expense results to the senior executives on a monthly basis, highlighting any non-compliant spend
• Develop, support and execute the sourcing strategy in collaboration with all relevant stakeholders
• Support special initiatives such as tail spend management and contractor management
• Perform market business intelligence, cost analysis and benchmark studies
• Identify and initiate productivity projects/improved cost efficiencies
• Manage corporate travel policies to reflect the need for cost containment and adherence to the official Bell Travel Policy
• Work collaboratively with the various business units to ensure that they are following proper business practices when purchasing goods and service
• Actively search for innovation ideas of all kinds within the supply base and leverage supplier diversity
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with teams and leaders across the company, responding to their needs while balancing organizational priorities.
• Lead a dynamic team of procurement leaders to ensure all procurement systems and processes are maintained and adhered to while working closely with other Bell leaders within multi-discipline project teams on key initiatives
• Demonstrate leadership and implement ideas that maximize the performance and engagement of the procurement team

Essential Skills/ Competencies:

• 10+ years of leadership experience in procurement
• 5+ years of people management and Leadership experience coaching and mentoring team members
• Bachelor's Degree in in Business Management or related field
• Proven experience in conducting comprehensive vendor analysis and screening, and using decision-making tools/models, including financial and non-financial criteria, to support negotiations of contract
• Experience in sourcing program implementation, savings tracking, and compliance management
• Familiarity with SAP and Ivalua
• Excellent negotiating, analytical and creative problem solving skills
• Knowledge of Telecommunications networks and industry
• Ability to establish and maintain highly effective working relationships with executives, coworkers, managers and clients.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as interpersonal skills.
• Excellent business and industry awareness, staying current on trends that impacts the business.
• Ability to lead a team and effectively work in a team, as well as across teams in a highly matrixed environment.
• Experience in a complex, issues driven organization.