Company: Finning International Inc.Number of Openings: 1Worker Type: PermanentPosition Overview: Finning Canada is seeking to hire a permanent, full-time Global Category Specialist based in Edmonton, operating in a hybrid work model.The Global Category Specialist supports the Global Category Management team by contributing to the development and execution of global category strategies, sourcing initiatives, and value analysis across all regions where Finning operates. This role focuses on the IT and Corporate & Professional Services categories and plays a key part in driving procurement excellence globally.The position works closely with local Procurement teams, business leaders, and suppliers worldwide to build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships. The Global Category Specialist reports to the Global Category Manager, Director of Global Procurement, who is based in Alberta, Canada.Job Description:Major Job Functions:Supports the Global Category Management team to create value, drive improvements, and realize savings across the regions in which Finning operates. Executes the global category management strategy that supports the company’s strategy and Global Supply Chain strategy. Provides input and recommendations to the business including: processes, systems and analysis of overall global spending to identify new opportunities for savings and efficiencies. This will include various RFx processes as well as contract development and supplier performance management.Develops, grows and maintains trusted and collaborative relationships with regional business partners, contracting team partners, internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure that Procurement remains as a valued partner, being appropriately involved in business decisions.Identify, develop and maintain relationships with strategic, global and critical suppliers to improve supplier performance and to ensure the most competitive total cost of ownership of goods and services globally is negotiatedDevelop, implement and drive opportunities to increase utilization of global and/or suppliers through identification, communications, strategic sourcing and progress reporting. This includes supporting the development and accurate use of a tracking and measurement tools.Understand regional procurement procedures, workflows and processes and determine opportunities for improvement and standardization across the organization. In addition, understand and ensure compliance with all applicable regional procurement laws and regulations including tax considerations.Accountability:Identify and execute process improvements and global standardization initiatives for the categories under his responsibilityExecute and deploy long and short term global strategies for the categories under his responsibility.Responsible to support the Global Category Management team, ensuring global cost saving and compliance targets are realized on an annual basis.Responsible to build strong relationships with global, strategic and critical suppliers in order to negotiate more innovative and beneficial contractual agreements and service levelsResponsible to define and measure relevant key performance indicators for global, strategic and critical suppliers.Participate, as required, in cross functional team meetings to discuss initiatives, assess impact, implementation strategies and contracts mobilization to ensure their effective implementationMandatory (Must-Have) Skills:Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business or equivalent experience in a related fieldPreferred 5 years of experience in procurement, with a focus on category management and strategic sourcing at a regional / global levelsExperience with spend analytics tools and/or e-procurementTrack record of influencing authority at different levels and executing category management strategiesPositive, “can-do” attitude and customer focused approach, able to deal with challenging situations with integrity, empathy and passion.Fluency in English and Spanish is requiredKnowledge:Good understanding and willingness to develop their knowledge of socio-political economics, taxation, accounting principles, the concept of total cost of ownership, strategic sourcing, cost management and process improvementGood understanding of end-to end supply chain management including inventory management and procurement operationsExperienced in executing multi-regional or multi-national procurement strategies. Knowledge and awareness of functional interdependenciesStrong cost benefit and business analysis abilitiesProficient in MS Office applications, advanced level in excel and ability to learn internal systems.Understands and adheres to Finning policies and procedures, including safety.Specific Skills:Proven ability to lead and execute strategic business initiatives and strategic planningProven negotiations and contract management skillsExpertise in strategic sourcing processes (RFx)Comfortable preparing and presenting recommendations to senior level leadersAbility to identify, quantify and effectively mitigate procurement risksAbility to deploy strategies, ensuring the execution of actionable tasks.Ability to assimilate information, evaluate facts, determine alternative solutions to problems, and to reach and communicate sound management and business decisions.Ability to collaborate and work cross regionally and cross functionally to build trusted relationships with Procurement, technical experts within Finning and Suppliers.Proven project management, planning and organizational skillsAnalytical skills with the ability to support others to understand market dynamics and business partner needsTakes initiative and displays creativity and innovation in achieving resultsPresentation, verbal and written communication skills in both English and SpanishAbility to adapt to changing requirements and provide necessary supportAt Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter.
