Strategic Sourcing Manager (Hybrid)

Description

Cogir Senior Living manages retirement residences across the country. We offer a range of senior living options including independent living, assisted living and memory care.

For over 25 years, we have dedicated every day to the happiness of retirees.

Human Focus – Creativity - Excellence

We’re seeking individuals with a purpose and passion for life and who are looking for meaningful work that will make a real difference. Join our team today!

Management - Commercial agreements

This role is hybrid with 2-3 days in the office

Performs full management of commercial agreements under his/her leadership.
Ensures a rigorous follow-up of the analyses completed by the department's analyst and, depending on the results of the analyses, takes the necessary actions with suppliers.
Identifies growth and revenue opportunities.
Meets with suppliers on a quarterly basis.
 

Results - Analyses
Reads the analyses produced by the analyst, makes sure he/she understands them and establishes an action plan.
Seized opportunities to reduce costs and, if necessary, reopen trade agreements for renegotiation.
Ensures a rigorous follow-up of price lists. Ensures the follow-up of rebates in collaboration with the analyst/suppliers.

Management - RFP & Surveys
Plans RFP prior to the expiry of commercial agreements, working closely with the analyst as well as the Québec team. Respects the RFP schedule. Schedule supplier satisfaction surveys.

Results – RFP and Surveys
Strives to reduce the cost of purchasing products and services and obtain the best financial benefits (discounts, bonuses) through calls for RFP. Takes the necessary actions with suppliers based on survey results.

Customer Experience –
Works closely with Operations on an ongoing basis.
Maintain open and effective communication with field teams as well as with suppliers.
Develops an increased knowledge of the buildings under the management of COGIR and travels to make field visits. Ensures quality communications with operations and suppliers.
Customer Experience –
Strives to get to know the product categories under his/her responsibility through various means (reading, conferences, training). Makes sure to keep an eye on the market to seize opportunities.

Work Organization –
Ensures that documents related to commercial agreements under his/her responsibility are properly filed so that they are easily accessible to the entire team.
Organizes/plans work with the team in Québec for national agreements.
Develops new work tools/documents with the aim of making the work efficient.
Participates in team meetings, schedules meetings with team members as needed as well as vendors.

New Building Integration –
Works closely with the entire team for the integration of new buildings throughout the year. Makes sure to communicate with suppliers in his/her category.

Cogir is committed to ensuring that all employment practices are inclusive. As an organization we are committed to providing and arranging accommodation for candidates upon request.