Our client is a top financial institution with significant North American holdings. They have operations across most major verticals, including institutional & corporate, wealth management, private client, commercial banking, treasury, and retail banking.
Introduction: Robertson is seeking a skilled Sourcing Analyst to join our client.
Contract Dates: 12 months with potential to extend or convert
Pay Range: $41.19 to $46.93 per hour
Business Hours: Monday to Friday (Hybrid)
Job Responsibilities:
- Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders to deliver on business objectives.
- Prepares preliminary Project Opportunity Strategies/ Deal Summaries.
- Executes work to deliver timely, accurate, and efficient service.
- Conducts analysis and develops insights and recommendations that are actionable in alignment with project/program goals.
- Conducts market research and benchmarking activities.
- Gathers and formats data into regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
- Coordinates and executes specific activities for the implementation of strategic initiatives; includes tracking metrics and milestones.
- Perform spend analysis utilizing Spotfire dashboards as required.
- Prepare Data for customized reports for Middle Office Management.
- Identifies areas of opportunity through analyses of industries and supply markets, cost models for products and services, supplier category spend, and the performance of key suppliers in the market.
- Incorporates market leading process and practices, to mitigate risk, to drive innovation and to maximize overall value for assigned sourcing categories and portfolios.
- Prepares project plans and keeps key stakeholders informed of the process and progress.
- Manage multiple programs/projects simultaneously and resolve conflicting priorities and objectives.
- Designs and produces regular and ad-hoc reports, and dashboards.
- Maintains knowledge of leading sourcing practices and promote adoption of sourcing standards.
- Organizes work information to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Continuously upgrade knowledge on event and sourcing methodologies with a specific focus on strategic category development.
- Effectively communicate key messages/recommendations/results to all managerial levels.
- Provides input into the planning and implementation of operational programs.
- Focus may be on a business/group.
- Thinks creatively and proposes new solutions.
- Exercises judgment to identify, diagnose, and solve problems within given rules.
- Works mostly independently.
- Broader work or accountabilities may be assigned as needed.
Experience & Qualification Requirements:
- Vendor sourcing background
- Experience with vendor contractors (creating and negotiating)
- Relevant strategic sourcing, supply chain and/or procurement work experience
- Knowledge of sourcing/procurement processes, procedures, and controls
- Knowledge of business analysis, project delivery practices and standards across the project lifecycle
- Knowledge of sourcing and procurement systems and applications
- Able to network and manage vendor relationships
- Able to prioritize and manage time efficiently
- Able to lead discussions and excellent communication skills (written, verbal)
- Excel and spreadsheet analysis
- Has experience in compiling, synthesizing and drawing insights from a variety of research sources
Personal Attributes:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and partnering skills to facilitate effective working relationships
****ALL CANDIDATES MUST COMPLETE A CRIMINAL AND CREDIT CHECK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS**** How to Apply: If you are a motivated professional looking to contribute to a leading team, please submit your resume outlining your qualifications and experience relevant to this role. Robertson & the clients we represent, value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We invite all qualified individuals to apply.
Robertson & the clients we represent are equal opportunity employers, committed to diversity and inclusion. Robertson is a certified diverse supplier and actively seeks to foster a representative and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, Aboriginal status, or any other legally protected factors. We champion building a diverse and inclusive environment.
