Sourcing Lead

**Job Description** Sourcing Lead

Position Description

The Sourcing Lead possesses in-depth knowledge of procurement and sourcing methodologies, leveraging best practices across all areas of procurement and on a global scale. He/She is an expert responsible for executing sourcing projects, both IT and Non-IT, and at a global and local level. With excellent negotiation and contracting skills and the ability to communicate procurement recommendations to the internal clients, including higher hierarchy levels, up to executives.

Your future duties and responsibilities

Internal Client Relationship
- Gain business support for sourcing projects through high quality presentations
- Build relationships with key stakeholders, VPs and support functions (Security, Data Privacy, Legal, etc.)

Service Delivery
- Lead sourcing projects and facilitate involvement of other support functions following established methodology to support business objectives and add value
- Organize/lead negotiations and contract preparation per the Global Procurement Sourcing Methodology

Operations Management
- Update Preferred Supplier information and project tracking system continuously
- Input into the continuous improvement of the Global Procurement function

Required qualifications to be successful in this role

Must have a proven record of accomplishment and be able to demonstrate the following:

- Business Acumen
- Sourcing Management
- Negotiation and Contracting demonstrated by concrete and recent examples, incl savings realized
- Supplier Risk Assessment & Mitigation
- Stakeholder / Relationship Management

Must have a good knowledge of and be able to apply:

- Strategic Vision & Planning
- Project Management
- Financial Acumen
- Cost Analysis and Measurements

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- 5-7 + years of demonstrated proficiency in category management, procurement strategy, sourcing, contract, vendor and stakeholder management, with both strong IT and non-IT category experience
- Occasional traveling may be required
- Part of a Global organization reporting to a Director located in Canada
- Servicing various stakeholders and business sponsors located in many geographies in different time zones.
- Experience in a global company, negotiating global deals with global suppliers on pricing, business terms and conditions as well as risk mitigation.
- Bachelor's degree (or equivalent experience) in a relevant domain
- Proficient in English verbal, written and communication skills; more than 1 language is an asset, especially French
- Finance knowledge to understand financials of a contract
- Knowledge of procurement system - Oracle PSA Eproc (an asset)
- Project Management Methodology skills

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**Insights you can act on**

While technology is at the heart of our clients' digital transformation, we understand that people are at the heart of business success.

When you join CGI, you become a trusted advisor, collaborating with colleagues and clients to bring forward actionable insights that deliver meaningful and sustainable outcomes. We call our employees "members" because they are CGI shareholders and owners and owners who enjoy working and growing together to build a company we are proud of. This has been our Dream since 1976, and it has brought us to where we are today - one of the world's largest independent providers of IT and business consulting services.

At CGI, we recognize the richness that diversity brings. We strive to create a work culture where all belong and collaborate with clients in building more inclusive communities. As an equal-opportunity employer, we want to empower all our members to succeed and grow. If you require an accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please let us know. We will be happy to assist.

Ready to become part of our success story? Join CGI - where your ideas and actions make a difference.

Responsable de l'approvisionnement

**Job Description**:
Le responsable de l'approvisionnement possède une connaissance approfondie de l'approvisionnement et des méthodologies reliées tirant parti des meilleures pratiques. Il/Elle est un expert responsable de l'exécution de projets d'approvisionnement, à la fois informatiques et non informatiques, et ce, au niveau mondial et local. Il possède d'excellentes compétences en négociation et en rédaction et révision de contrats, ainsi que dans la capacité de communiquer les recommandations d'approvisionnement aux clients internes, y compris aux niveaux hiérarchiques supérieurs, jusqu'aux exécutifs.

Your future duties and responsibilities

Relation Client Interne
- Obtenir le soutien commercial pour les projets d'approvisionnement grâce à des présentations de haute qualité
- Établir des relations avec les principales parties prenantes, les vice-présidents et les fonctions corporatives de support (sécurité, confidentialité des données, juridique, etc.)

Service de livraison
- Diriger des projets d'approvisionnement et facilite