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LeverageTek is actively seeking a Senior Manager, Strategic Procurement, Global Procurement for a permanent position with its Ottawa based customer. Work Location Gatineau, Toronto, New York Key Tasks Supplier Relationship Management: Develop and maintain strong and mutually beneficial relationships with solar and BESS major equipment suppliers to ensure high-quality, cost-effective procurement solutions. Strategic Sourcing: Collaborate with portfolio companies to identify and leverage opportunities for strategic sourcing, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and drive results. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely within our client''s Global Procurement team, portfolio companies and corporate office to ensure alignment with procurement strategies and seamless execution thereof. Procurement Strategy Development: Develop and implement global sourcing strategies, that align with the companys long-term goal and leverage the organizations scale. This includes identifying opportunities for innovation, sustainability, and cost reduction within the procurement process. Negotiate Framework Agreements: Identify, develop and implement sourcing strategies for each category of product, and work closely with colleagues in Global Procurement, technical and legal teams to negotiate multi-year framework agreements. Lead RFPs for Strategic Major Equipment Purchases: Lead the RFP bid process to successful supplier selection, contract negotiation and contract signature, including preparing bid documents, bid evaluations including normalization of all compliant proposals, ensuring appropriate technical components of the contract are appropriately evaluated and addressed in the procurement process, obtaining stakeholder buy-in, etc. Supplier Evaluation: Assess and evaluate supplier performance, ensuring compliance with quality standards, cost parameters, and project timelines. Market Analysis: Stay current with, and develop leading indicators to predict, when possible, market requirements, resources, pricing and trends, and prepare internal briefing decks to keep the business apprised of changing trends in the renewable supply chain. Proactively mitigate supply chain risks, and identify and capitalize on new opportunities Sustainability: Work closely with the Sustainability team to further develop, implement and enhanced the organizations strategy on sustainable supply chain Data-driven approach: Develop and maintain KPIs to track and report key functional metrics to reduce cost and/or improve electiveness Key Qualifications 7+ years Procurement experience, with 3+ years of experience in renewable energy utility-scale projects A university degree in Procurement, Supply Chain, Engineering, Business or Project Management Professional designations including but not limited to PMP, P. Eng, or SCMP considered an asset Qualifications: Strong understanding of the commercial and technical needs of procurement contracts in the Renewable Energy business, in particular experience in procurement of solar and/or battery storage equipment. Experience in high voltage equipment procurement would be considered an asset. Extensive knowledge of, and experience with, recognized procurement practices, including performance and risk mitigation mechanisms in procurement contracts Deep working knowledge of the north American renewable energy market and vendor landscape, pricing, terms and trends, preferably in solar or battery storage Demonstrated ability to manage complex procurement projects and drive cost savings and efficiencies The successful candidate will be positive, proactive and self-driven with exceptional stakeholder management skills combined with strong negotiation, communication, and interpersonal skills Understanding of US ITC and PTC tax credits would be considered an asset About LeverageTek Staffing Solutions Founded in 2003, LeverageTek provides end-to-end, cross-functional staffing solutions throughout North America. We are a trusted partner to leading private and public sector organizations and experts in talent solutions that create optimal business outcomes. Dont let our name fool you. Our roots are in technology, but we are also a proven leader in accounting and finance, sales and marketing, human resources, supply chain, and legal talent acquisition. We offer contract and permanent staffing, executive search, talent mapping, management consultancy, and contractor payroll management. LeverageTek is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our customers, the candidates we represent, and the diverse communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy, and respect for each other. LeverageTek is committed to employment equity and creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, and marital status. Accessibility accommodations are available upon request