Strategic Sourcing Manager, Global Procurement

KPMG LLP Canada; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in professional services, KPMG, seeks a Strategic Sourcing Manager in Toronto. This role entails leading negotiations and supporting procurement operations, with responsibilities across various service categories. Ideal candidates have extensive experience in strategic sourcing and a strong understanding of procurement principles.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years in strategic sourcing/global procurement experience.
• Experience in professional services category/sub-categories.
• Knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles.

Responsibilities

• Leading contractual and commercial negotiations.
• Supporting high value/high complexity transactions.
• Conducting and executing RFPs/RFQs/RFIs.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Supplier management

Procurement principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Certified Procurement professional qualifications

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.

The Manager, Global Procurement( Strategic Sourcing Manager) is responsible for leading the contractual and commercial negotiations with third parties on medium to high complexity/medium to high risk transactions and supports the negotiations on high value/high complexity/high risk transactions for the Professional Services Category and various sub-categories within the Category (i.e. application development and maintenance, contingent labor, outsourcing, etc.).

What you will do

• Leading the contractual and commercial negotiations with third parties on medium to high complexity/medium to high risk transactions
• Supporting the negotiations on high value/high complexity/high risk transactions for the Professional Services Category and various sub-categories within the Category (i.e. application development and maintenance, contingent labor, outsourcing, etc.).
• Supporting the development and execution of the category plans

• Conducting and executing RFPs/RFQs/RFIs

• Assisting member firms in negotiations with products/services when procured through KPMG International

• Participating in internal and external forums to build capability, establish a network of experts, Identify emerging trends and best practices for potential implementation

What you bring to the role

• 5-7 Years, strategic sourcing / global procurement experience in Professional Services category/sub-categories (application development and maintenance, contingent labor, outsourcing, etc.) operating in multiple jurisdictions

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or equivalent work experience

• Certified Procurement professional qualifications are desirable.

• Have knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices

• An experienced Procurement professional responsible for all aspects of procurement operations (sourcing, contracting, ordering, etc.) within a large complex organization operating in multiple jurisdictions

• Negotiating commercial, legal, standard terms and conditions

• Understanding of supplier management (managing technical, schedule, commercial, and terms and conditions compliance

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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 the opportunity to request an adjustment or accommodation at any point throughout the recruitment process. 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.