行业：Services
职位：Tech & Helpdesk Support
部门：
人数：若干
性质：Full Time
性别：Male
婚姻：No marital status restrictions
学历：Open to all levels
经验：不限
年龄：18岁以上
待遇：面议
The Vendor Manager is a contributor role within the Procurement team. The VM has accountability for developing sourcing strategies for Tail Spend spanning all categories and businesses within TELUS.
Responsibilities:
· Identify, plan and execute potential sourcing strategies to improve TELUS' overall delivery on strategic imperatives
· Work with internal/external stakeholders to determine product and service requirements, utilizing best practices to source and procure
· Develop and draft the business elements and legal framework documentation for products and services procured for TELUS
· Lead process analysis ensuring optimization of TELUS sourcing process
· Research and gather supporting data & information required to execute the sourcing initiatives to maximize cost savings
· Negotiate with vendors as required and execute the tactical plan supporting the strategic initiatives
Skills & Abilities:
· Excellent communications skills (written & verbal)
· Solid understanding of negotiation theory, strategies and practices
· Solid understanding of strategic sourcing concepts and best practices
· High degree of business ethics and accountability
· Strong business and financial acumen - including proven experience in structuring deals, drafting legal agreements, risk mitigation and skilled negotiations
· Ability to maintain perspective and confidence in face of difficult contract negotiations, tight deadlines and client expectations
· Excellent problem solving, strategic thinking and planning skills
· Proven ability to analyze complex, often ambiguous, data and produce comprehensive recommendations and proposals
· Competency with Microsoft office tools, ARIBA and SAP is an asset
Required Experience:
· Proven experience structuring deals and leading product or service contract negotiations
· Experience in a related role (e.g. vendor manager, vendor relationship manager, strategic sourcing and supply chain professional, supply chain management professional)
· Experience structuring, writing, and editing legal contracts
· Commodity management, including procurement and experience in competitive bidding processes including leading RFX processes end to end in highly organized, collaborative and successful fashion