Strategic Sourcing Analyst - IT Procurement

About the role

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited ("CTC") is one of Canada's most admired and trusted companies. With more than 90 Owned Brands, over 1,600 retail locations, financial services, exemplary e-commerce capabilities, and exciting market-leading merchandising strategies. We dream big and work as one to innovate with purpose for our customers at every level of our business, investing in new technologies and products, and doubling down on top talent to drive the company forward. We offer competitive salaries and wages to CTC employees, as well as store discounts, supported learning through our Triangle Learning Academy, Canadian Tire Profit Sharing, and retirement and savings programs for eligible employees. As part of our enhanced flex benefits program, we offer mental health benefits in the amount of $5,000 per year for benefits-eligible employees and their families, including total well-being, and mental health tools and resources for all em

Responsibilities

• Sourcing and contracting for any IT related purchases, including software (SaaS/Cloud), hardware, managed services and consulting services of medium to high complexity.
• Facilitate the contracting process with internal and external legal counsel following compliance review processes (Security, bank compliance, Tax, Privacy, etc.).
• Work with the IT teams to ensure contract terms, Service Level Agreements and escalations are understood throughout the sourcing/contracting phase.
• Identify and execute opportunities for procurement cost reduction and value-added services.
• Support ad-hoc reporting and analysis as required including the development of vendor portfolios.
• Take initiative in providing SME expertise, support, and training to Analysts or new hires in IT Procurement.
• Identify areas of opportunity for cost savings or process improvements.
• What you bring
• University degree, College/Technical Institute diploma, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in an IT Procurement role.
• SCMP/CSCMP is an asset.
• In-depth of knowledge in IT Procurement processes and core competencies including technologies and services.
• Strong leadership skills and presence, remarkable sense of accountability and a demonstrated ability in constructing procurement strategies and solving problems.
• Outcome focused, critical thinkers with the ability to analyze and visualize continuous innovation.
• Collaborative team player with superior influencing, communication and negotiation skills, who build relationships easily across various cross functional groups to move initiatives forward.
• We're always looking for great talent! In addition to competitive pay, we offer:
• Comprehensive benefits and retirement programs
• Performance incentives, Continuing Education Programs
• Other perks to support your well-being
• Career growth opportunities and product discounts
• Broadband Salary Rang e: 64,000.00 - 106,000.00 CAD Annual
• Our typical hiring range is between $75,000.00 - 85,000.00 CAD per annum. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, job-related knowledge, skills and competencies, market location, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements.
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• This posting represents an existing vacancy within our organization.
• We may use artificial intelligence tools as part of our recruitment process to assist in the initial screening of resumes. All hiring decisions, including candidate evaluation, selection, and disposition, are made by human recruiters.

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