Specialist, Indigenous Supply Chain and Partnership
SNC-Lavalin
- Pickering, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- As a subject matter expert in procurement and supply chain diversification, provides leadership, guidance and strategic advice on Indigenous procurement.
- Enhances awareness and understanding of Indigenous procurement initiatives and targets at all levels within the organization.
- Participates in the identification, development and roll out of business process improvements to enhance the operational efficiency of Indigenous procurement,
- Works collaboratively with business groups to identify Indigenous procurement opportunities, recommends procurement models and appropriate sourcing methods, and supports the development and implementation of Indigenous procurement strategies.
- Participates in project planning and needs assessment for Indigenous procurement targets and commitments.
- Reports regularly on the status of Indigenous procurement initiatives, troubleshoots and escalates any issues that may negatively impact the success of the procurement process, along with recommendations for resolution.
- Coordinates Indigenous Engagement Supply Chain meetings, responds to Indigenous Procurement queries, and manages Indigenous procurement records and reporting requirements.
- Facilitates outreach to Indigenous communities and businesses to support business development.
- Develops and maintains positive working relationships with key stakeholders (procurement, project teams, Indigenous engagement)
- Provides detailed consultation, leadership, guidance and strategic advice on Indigenous procurement and relationship building with Indigenous communities.
- Lead outreach to Indigenous businesses; lead identification of Indigenous businesses whose capabilities support our procurement needs.
- Lead internal marketing campaign to spotlight Indigenous businesses to the wider company.
- Collaborate with procurement team to ensure inclusion of Indigenous businesses in Supplier database.
- The opportunity to work on various major projects for internal and external clients.
- An exciting environment where work-life balance is important.
- A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
- Competitive pay, flexible benefits, an employee share plan, and a defined contribution pension plan.
- A work environment focused on health and safety.
- Graduate in relevant field or equivalent experience
- A Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation or equivalent.
- Minimum of 8 years of procurement and sourcing experience or equivalent.
- Experience working with Indigenous groups, including ability to build positive relationships with Indigenous communities and businesses.
- Experience planning and leading procurement processes, including drafting procurement strategies and contracting documents, leading evaluations and negotiations, and managing supplier relationships. Strong knowledge of public sector sourcing, contract and competitive bid laws, and supply chain policies, procedures and best practices.
- Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in complex business environments, with multiple stakeholders and strategic considerations. Sound judgment, strategic and pragmatic thinking, and a growth mindset. Able to make decisions taking into consideration a diversity of perspectives. Plans, anticipates problems, facilitates solutions, and looks for ways to make process improvements.
- Experience communicating effectively to a wide range of audiences, both in writing (e.g. briefings, announcements, brochures) and verbally (e.g. presentations, meetings, one-on-one). Ability to prepare and deliver engaging PowerPoint presentations, and to adapt communication style to meet audience needs.
- Excellent MS Office skills, including MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Strong understanding of common employment barriers for Indigenous Peoples and the unconscious bias in hiring.
- Thorough understanding of, and demonstrated ability of working with, First Nations, Inuit and Métis populations and understanding of the diverse needs and expectations of servicing and working with each group.
- Outstanding public/promotional/persuasive speaking and presentation skills including presentations to large and small audiences.
- Must exhibit excellent interpersonal and communication skills and be able to build strong collaborative relationships with key stakeholders.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Motivated, ambitious, and a results-driven go-getter.
- Ability to prioritize effectively, including the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Pass security clearance.
- Driver’s license required for some travel to events.
- Hours: 37.5/week, with flexible agreed work hours
- Potential weekend work for events.