Manager, Strategic Sourcing

MISSION

The Manager, Strategic Sourcing is responsible for leading all aspects of the Procurement process for non-merchandise goods and services. This role supports the business by structuring favourable agreements with goods & services suppliers, enabling the company to meet critical business objectives.

KEY PERFORMANCE METRICS

• Cost Savings for ongoing operational expenditures
• Cost Avoidance across operating and capital expenditures
• Stakeholder satisfaction
• Contract compliance
• Risk mitigation
• Process improvements

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

Strategic

• Build strong working relationships with key Indigo stakeholders to expand the Sourcing team’s scope of influence
• Develop and implement strategies and objectives for assigned procurement categories that drive short and long-term improvement
• Advance strategic supplier relationship management, risk mitigation and compliance
• Drive continuous improvement within assigned categories and for the Sourcing team

Functional

• Partner with Indigo business teams to develop and execute Sourcing events (RFX, Negotiations, Business Revies, etc.)
• Lead the procurement process for newly approved strategic initiatives and contribute to business case development
• Lead vendor negotiations ensuring key stakeholder engagement and strategy alignment
• Partner with Legal and business teams to review contract documents, addressing key requirements such as risk management, cost containment and accountability
• Track department performance by creating detailed reporting on assigned projects
• Work with business partners to develop forecasts and budgets
• Support critical supplier relationship management and contract management processes
• Lead supplier selection process utilizing standard tools
• Develop strong partnerships with current and potential suppliers

People

• Acts as an Indigo ambassador in building and maintaining sustainable relationships across the company and with Suppliers
• Understand and follow Indigo's core HR process
• Promote procurement best practices by providing coaching and guidance to stakeholders
• Work in a collaborative and constructive manner with team and business partners
• Acts in a manner that promotes, and is aligned with, Indigo's Mission, Vision, Beliefs
• As a leader, holds others accountable in maintaining the integrity of Indigo's culture

SCOPE

Reports to: Director, Procurement & Vendor Relations;

Manager once Removed (MOR): SVP Commercial Finance & Procurement

KEY RELATIONSHIPS

Internal:

• Legal
• Finance
• Facilities
• Marketing
• Retail Operations
• IT
• Supply Chain
• HR

External:

• Suppliers, Contractors, Consultants