Manager/Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement

KPMG LLP Canada; Montreal; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join KPMG as a Manager or Senior Manager in their strategic procurement practice. You'll leverage your extensive experience to establish innovative sourcing strategies, guide clients through transformational processes, and empower a team of professionals to excel. This role requires strong leadership and problem-solving skills while fostering a collaborative environment dedicated to client success.

Qualifications

• 8-10 years of experience in sourcing and procurement.
• 5-8 years of consulting experience.
• Experience in business transformation and governance.

Responsibilities

• Establish strategic sourcing and procurement practices.
• Support clients in developing target operating models.
• Train and develop a team of professionals.

Skills

Leadership

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Communication

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or engineering

Tools

Ivalua

Coupa

SAP Ariba

S4/HANA

Job description

Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

Are you a talented leader with a proven track record for motivating teams and delivering exceptional client service?

Building on the success of our procurement practice with our customers, we are looking for an experienced Manager or Senior Manager to join our team and contribute to the growth of our strategic procurement practice.

As part of a growing team, our new colleague will be required to perform a variety of roles and functions, stimulating her/his entrepreneurship and managerial abilities, while making the most of her/his versatility and eagerness to learn, in an environment conducive to serving our customers in the best possible and innovative manner.

The successful candidate will be called upon to lead or collaborate on a variety of consulting strategic advisory mandates, covering many areas of the source-to-pay cycle - from strategic sourcing, sustainable sourcing procurement to supplier, performance and risk management. In all these areas, the future candidate will work to share his expertise and experience to strengthen the team with her/his coaching – be it terms of purchasing governance, processes, organization or technology.

What you will do

• Establish and recommend strategic sourcing and procurement leading practices, based on a thorough assessment of the client organizations' performance gaps or opportunities for improvement.
• Develop pragmatic roadmaps, focused on the realization of both monetary and more intangible efficiency gains.
• Support our clients in the development of a target operating model promoting a sound governance, continuous optimization of existing processes, and performance-based category management, within an adapted organizational structure, adequately supported by technology.
• Support our clients in the selection, implementation, preparation and configuration of their procurement system, as well as the optimization of their technology roadmap.
• Support and contribute to the training and development of a team of professionals in the successful achievement of the above.

What you bring to the role

• Bachelor's degree in business administration or engineering, or equivalent undergraduate degree combined with relevant work experience.
• At least 8 to 10 years of experience in sourcing and procurement, ideally in a bilingual environment.
• At least 5 to 8 years of consulting experience.
• Experience in business transformation, whether in terms of performance improvement, process review, drafting of governance documents and/or technology redesign.
• Experience, curiosity and interest in rapidly evolving procurement topics, such as sustainable sourcing and third-party risk management, among others.
• Knowledge of end-to-end procurement solutions (Ivalua, Coupa, SAP Ariba or S4/HANA, etc.) would be an asset.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Excellent writing and presentation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Ability to analyze the complex structure of a company's problems and synthesize findings and conclusions.
• Autonomy and a strong sense of initiative
• Meticulous and conscientious.
• Strong leadership skills.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity, we do what is right | Excellence, we never stop learning and improving | Courage, we think and act boldly | Together, we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better, we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice.

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we are committed to fostering an inclusive recruitment process where all candidates can be themselves and excel. We aim to provide a positive experience and are prepared to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (informal requests), such as extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (formal requests), such as accessible communication supports or technology aids, are tailored to individual needs and role requirements. You will have an opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team by calling 1-888-466-4778.