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WestJet is an organization recognized by its delivery of a remarkable guest experience resulting in us achieving over $3B in sales. In order for our best-in-class airline to be this successful, we require the skills and talents of professionals like you to ensure our ongoing growth. In an industry that is dominated by legacy competitors, you have the opportunity to build your career with an organization driven by progressive strategies, leadership and practices. If you are looking to break out of the status quo by joining a company with a strong growth plan, which consistently ranks as one of the most profitable airlines in the world, and which has a vision to be a top five international airline, WestJet is the place for you!
Senior Category Specialist (Strategic Procurement I.T.)
Reporting to the Manager of Strategic Procurement, this role is responsible for managing the strategic procurement of the IT software and software services category to support WestJet’s administrative and operational requirements.
The ideal candidate will bring proven procurement experience as it relates to strategic sourcing, negotiations, contracting, category management and vendor relationship management. The successful candidate will effectively manage the category, establish and maintain strong internal and external relationships, collaborate with the key stakeholders and will be expected to constantly challenge the status quo to find opportunities to drive additional value and support WestJet’s drive towards being a best-in-class Procurement organization. This role may also participate in sourcing activities for adjacent categories as required.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Drive strategic sourcing activities (scoping, spend analysis, market research, leading Rfx events);
- Develop negotiation strategies and lead pricing and contract negotiations (including contract drafting), including service level agreements and key performance indicators;
- Establish, maintain and foster internal customer relationships: collaborate category and supplier strategies, ensure organizational requirements are being met and facilitate resolution of vendor issues;
- Consult with Legal, Finance, Safety and other internal partners, to ensure the mitigation of risk to WestJet through solid contractual terms and conditions, and identify/communicate potential impacts where risk is contemplated;
- Using experience, analytics and judgment, develop and implement global procurement strategies necessary to ensure quality and optimum value for products and services provided to WestJet;
- Work collaboratively with business units to identify additional areas of opportunity for cost improvement, supplier optimization, spend consolidation, contract renegotiation and strategic sourcing initiatives through research and data analysis (e.g. Spend Vis, supplier/market intelligence, industry trends, best practices …);
- Drive strategic alignment and foster partnerships with key suppliers to create differentiation and accountability for ongoing improvements and value-add in quality and delivery of services, support of Procurement governance and adherence to performance requirements;
- Develop, and maintain a vendor relationship management program with key vendors including metrics, performance goals and improvement initiatives through ongoing interaction and business reviews;
- Effectively use available procurement tools and systems to manage RFx initiatives (including e-Sourcing and reverse auctions), drive accuracy of reporting and perform end-to-end contract lifecycle management (including contract administration and maintenance);
- Maintain and communicate the category’s procurement performance metrics against pre-determined performance standards;
- Support the timely and accurate reporting of Procurement Key Performance Indicators e.g. cost improvement, spend under management, contract cycle times, etc.;
- Participate in the implementation of best practices, continuous improvement processes and the generation of cost improvement opportunities;
- Responsible for the communication and clarification of standard procurement processes and providing status reports and updates to business unit stakeholders, suppliers and Procurement leadership, as required;
- Ensure compliance to all regulatory, procurement and corporate policies and procedures;
- Create, drive and implement, with the collaboration of both the Strategic and Operational Procurement teams, initiatives to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the department’s processes;
- Work with Procurement leadership to participate in the identification, scoping, validation and execution of special projects and LEAN initiatives that will result in measurable cost savings and efficiencies;
- Provide leadership and guidance on both the Strategic and Operational Procurement project teams in executing the above special projects and LEAN initiatives;
- Mentor, coach and demonstrate leadership to others within the Indirect Procurement team and the extended procurement organization.
- Other Procurement-related administrative and functional duties as required
Qualifications:
- Recognized Diploma at a College/Technical School, Business degree or equivalent; MBA an asset;
- SCMP designation or equivalent desirable;
- Minimum of five years strategic procurement and contract management experience, with overall procurement experience of 10+ years;
- Three to five year proven track record of successfully managing the IT Software Licensing and Maintenance spend category within a large organization;
- Thorough understanding of procurement and category management as it pertains to the sourcing, negotiation and contracting of software, software licenses, enterprise licensing agreements, software as a service, maintenance agreements and IT professional services;
- Advanced negotiation and contracting knowledge, including contract law, reviewing/writing contracts and developing service level agreements;
- Knowledge of e-Sourcing and spend analysis programs an asset;
- Advanced interpersonal, change management, organizational and problem solving skills, with the ability to develop and manage strong internal and external relationships;
- Advanced professional communication skills; written and verbal;
- Able to work successfully as team player, as well as independently with minimal supervision;
- Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment;
- Advanced computer skills including Word, Excel and PowerPoint;
- Intermediate to advanced project management skills or LEAN Six Sigma experience or certification an asset;
- Airline industry knowledge / airport operational experience an asset.
We would like to thank all applicants in advance for their interest in WestJet. We believe in enriching the lives of everyone in WestJet's world and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you inspire greater creativity and innovation towards reaching new altitudes and meet the qualifications for the position in which you are interested, we welcome you to complete an online application. WestJet is a great place to land - powered by Talent and Growth.
At WestJet, the safety and security of our people and our guests is a core value and at the heart of what we do. As safety and security is a shared responsibility, it is expected that you will utilize safe work practices to ensure your well-being and the safety of others. |
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