Advisor, Procurement Governance and Systems

Cogeco US Finance, LLC; Miami Beach (FL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Breezeline is seeking an Advisor, Procurement Governance and Systems to strengthen North American procurement governance, risk management, and compliance. The role focuses on designing, implementing, and maintaining processes, tools, and reporting across the full lifecycle of procurement and third-party management.

You will lead AI initiatives, automate supplier processes, and optimize ERP/S2C, Data Studio, and BI reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Supply Chain, Business, Operations, Data Analytics, MIS, or Engineering.
• Supply chain, project management certifications are a plus.
• 3–5 years in procurement governance, supply chain management, or project management.
• Fluent in French and English (oral & written).
• Knowledge of supplier risk management and Source-to-Pay & ERP ecosystems.
• Experience with Generative AI/LLMs and ML applications.
• Familiarity with low-code/no-code automation tools (Power Automate, Zapier, Python).
• Strong SQL querying skills and advanced Excel modeling.
• Knowledge of Looker Studio, Power BI, or Tableau for reporting.
• Experience with Workday and Ivalua is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead AI initiatives and maintenance for Procurement, including global projects.
• Automate procurement and supplier processes and optimize ERP, S2C, Google Suite, and BI tools.
• Analyze procurement data to identify trends and risks and prepare decision-support reports.
• Manage Third-Party Risk Management framework and related processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to improve sustainability, supplier diversity, and local procurement.

Skills

Bilingual French & English

Project Management

Generative AI / ML

SQL & data modeling

Data analysis & reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in related field

Tools

Looker Studio / Data Studio

Power BI

Tableau

Google Workspace

Microsoft 365

Job description

Our culture lifts you up—there is no ego in the way. Our common purpose? We all want to win for our customers. We aim to always be evolving, dynamic, and ambitious. We believe in the power of genuine connections. Each employee is a part of what makes us unique on the market: agile and dedicated.

Time Type: Regular

Job Description : Position Summary Reporting to the Manager, Governance and Analytics, the Advisor, Procurement Governance and Systems has critical responsibilities for strengthening our procurement framework across North America. The primary objectives are to enhance efficiency, mitigate risk, and ensure compliance to internal policies and external regulations. The role is responsible for identifying, designing, implementing, and maintaining improvements for our processes, systems, tools, and reporting for the entire procurement and third-party management lifecycles. Manage the third-party risk and compliance programs. Maintain sustainable procurement and ethical practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the AI transformation and maintenance for the Procurement Group, as well as global AI initiatives requiring Procurement involvement
• Transform and automate procurement and supplier processes by optimizing our current ERP and S2C systems, Google Suite, AI tools, Data Studio, and other tools to drive simplification and efficiency
• Analyze procurement data (e.g. spend, contracts, vendor data, supplier performance, supplier risks) to identify trends, opportunities, anomalies, or areas of non-compliance. Prepare reports and propose solutions to assist in decision making
• Manage the Third-Party Risk Management (TPRM) framework and processes required to be managed by the Procurement Group
• Utilize bench marking and industry best practices to lead and manage assigned projects
• Monitor and report on major supply risks and ensure appropriate actions are taken by key internal stakeholders to address
• Manage TPRM emergencies with leadership and internal stakeholders as they arise
• Manage the relationship, agreement, and administration with the third-party service providers of our risk monitoring tools
• Maintain our sustainable procurement programs for science based targets, supplier diversity, local procurement, and supplier code of conduct
• Continuously monitor and advise on best practices in order to seize opportunities for improvement in sustainable procurement and supplier risk management
• Act as a point of contact for monitoring initiatives with suppliers and our internal sustainable procurement stakeholders
• Prepare and distribute performance reports for activities managed
• Maintain and communicate business processes in English and French to ensure users have current instructions to perform the required business processes
• Manage the internal and external communications for the Procurement Group
• Ensure proper change management is performed when changing or implementing business processes
• Work closely with departments to understand their business requirements and ensure they are aligned with the procurement strategy and policy
• Contribute to the reinforcement of the self-service approach and the accountability of stakeholders and suppliers in the procurement and supplier processes
• Perform other related tasks, similar to the main characteristic tasks mentioned in this description

Essential Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or College Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Data Analytics, Management Information Systems (MIS), or Engineering
• Supply Chain or Project Management certifications are a plus
• Minimum of 3-5 years in procurement governance, supply chain management, or project management
• Fluent in French and English, both oral and written. The candidate must be able to communicate in English and French with internal and external stakeholders in Canada and the United States
• Knowledge of Supplier Risk Management
• Functional knowledge of Source-to-Pay & ERP Ecosystems
• Project Management
• Hands-on experience identifying, implementing, and managing Generative AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), or Machine Learning (ML) applications
• Familiarity with low-code/no-code process automation tools (e.g., Power Automate, Zapier, Python for workflow automation)
• Expertise in Google Workspace administration/workflows and Microsoft
• Knowledge of Workday and Ivalua are important assets
• Knowledge of Looker Studio (Data Studio), Power BI, or Tableau
• Strong relational database querying skills (SQL) and advanced Excel modeling
• Understanding of third-party lifecycle risk assessment
• Possess good teamwork and interpersonal skills
• Highly meticulous in the completion of tasks
• Organized and able to work on multiple deliverables simultaneously
• Very good knowledge of Google Suite and Microsoft.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and tight deadlines

#LI-Hybrid Location : Miami Beach HE Headend 40HRS Company : Breezeline

At Cogeco, we know that different backgrounds, perspectives, and beliefs can bring critical value to our business. The strength of this diversity enhances our ability to imagine, innovate, and grow as a company. So, we are committed to doing everything in our power to create a more diverse and inclusive world of belonging. By creating a culture where all our colleagues can bring their best selves to work, we’re doing our part to build a more equitable workplace and world. From professional development to personal safety, Cogeco constantly strives to create an environment that welcomes and nurtures all. We make the health and well-being of our colleagues one of our highest priorities, for we know engaged and appreciated employees equate to a better overall experience for our customers. If you need any accommodations to apply or as part of the recruitment process, please contact us confidentially at [e-mail] Rooted in the communities it serves, Cogeco Inc. is a growing competitive force in the North American telecommunications and media sectors, serving 1.6 million residential and business subscribers. Its Cogeco Communications subsidiary provides Internet, video and phone services in Canada, and in thirteen states in the United States under the Cogeco Connexion, oxio and Breezeline brand names. Through Cogeco Media, it owns and operates 21 radio stations primarily in the province of Québec as well as a news agency. Cogeco's subordinate voting shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: CGO). The subordinate voting shares of Cogeco Communications Inc. are also listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: CCA).