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Responsibilities:

Support the development and implementation of the Sustainable Procurement Strategy 
Assist in the development and implementation of the Sustainable Procurement Strategy, including through spanet research, benchspans and training Support initiatives that affect various phases of the procurement process, including spanet research, Request for Proposals (RFPs) and supplier relationship management Support cross-functional initiatives, including Supplier Diversity Program and environmental projects
Assist in ESG reporting
Maintain accurate and timely ESG data for reporting and compliance purposes, including requirements of the Canada Modern Slavery ActAssist in tracking sustainable procurement KPIs for reporting requirements
Support the supplier risk process
Conduct risk assessments on suppliers prior to entering into a contractSupport on-going monitoring of contracted suppliers and provide support to Strategic Procurement Managers to mitigate any risk identified as part of the risk processSupport the implementation of a risk management framework including ESG factors
Collaborate on supplier engagement
Provide guidance and support to internal teams and suppliers to implement sustainable procurement initiatives, including participating in QBRs with suppliers
Contribute to and lead continuous improvement projects and initiatives within the Centre of Excellence team

In addition to a university degree in a relevant field of study (Business Administration, Sustainability, Supply Chain Management, or a related field) and a minimum 2 years of related work experience, the successful candidate will demonstrate:

Knowledge of procurement and supply chain processesKnowledge of sustainability reporting standards and applicable laws and regulations Proactive and self-motivated, with the ability to work independently and as part of a teamExcellent verbal and written communication skills, including preparation of reports, training material and visual presentationsDetail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and effective research capabilitiesStrong time and project management capabilities with the ability to work with changing priorities and deadlinesProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) and familiarity with procurement software tools, including SAP Ariba Proficiency with data visualization tools (PowerBI, Tableau) is considered an asset

Candidates must be eligible to work in the country of interest, at the time any offer of employment is made and seeking any required work permits/visas or other authorizations which may be required is the sole responsibility of the candidates applying for this position.

Diversity and Inclusion

As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome applications from all to help us build a diverse workforce which reflects the diversity of our customers, and communities, in which we live and serve.