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Dedicated to telling stories and creating experiences, Indigo is always looking for bright, energetic and customer-focused people who can help bring our exciting mission to life in one of our more than 170 Indigo, Indigospirit, Chapters and Coles stores across Canada. We offer a variety of exciting opportunities at our retail stores, distribution centres, and home office for people who share our passions and want to be part of a dynamic and enriching culture.WHO WE AREWe love books and all things beautifulWe are Canadas Cultural Department StoreBooks are our heart and our soul and Great Books are JUST the BeginningWe play by the following rules:We exist to add joy to our customers lives each and every time they interact with us and our productsOur job is to create joyful moments for our customersWe treat each other the way wed treat a valued friendWe inspire each other to do our best workWe seek to ignite creativity and innovation every dayWe give back to the communities in which we operateMISSIONThe 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 METRICSCost Savings for ongoing operational expendituresCost Avoidance across operating and capital expendituresStakeholder satisfactionContract complianceRisk mitigationProcess improvementsKEY ACCOUNTABILITIESStrategicBuild strong working relationships with key Indigo stakeholders to expand the Sourcing teams scope of influenceDevelop and implement strategies and objectives for assigned procurement categories that drive short and long-term improvementAdvance strategic supplier relationship management, risk mitigation and complianceDrive continuous improvement within assigned categories and for the Sourcing teamFunctionalPartner 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 developmentLead vendor negotiations ensuring key stakeholder engagement and strategy alignmentPartner with Legal and business teams to review contract documents, addressing key requirements such as risk management, cost containment and accountabilityTrack department performance by creating detailed reporting on assigned projectsWork with business partners to develop forecasts and budgetsSupport critical supplier relationship management and contract management processesLead supplier selection process utilizing standard toolsDevelop strong partnerships with current and potential suppliersPeopleActs as an Indigo ambassador in building and maintaining sustainable relationships across the company and with SuppliersUnderstand and follow Indigo's core HR processPromote procurement best practices by providing coaching and guidance to stakeholdersWork in a collaborative and constructive manner with team and business partnersActs in a manner that promotes, and is aligned with, Indigo's Mission, Vision, BeliefsAs a leader, holds others accountable in maintaining the integrity of Indigo's culture.SCOPEReports to: VP, Commercial Finance & ProcurementManager once Removed (MOR): Chief Operating OfficerKEY RELATIONSHIPSInternal:LegalFinanceFacilitiesMarketingRetail OperationsITSupply ChainHRExternal:Suppliers, Contractors, ConsultantsQualificationsWork Experience / Education / Certifications3-5 years managing end-to-end procurement in a large, complex organizationExperience leading sourcing for Indirect spend categoriesDemonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and projectsUniversity degree, preferably in Business, Economics or EngineeringPrevious negotiations training from leading institution is considered an assetCompetencies / Skills / AttributesSuperior verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on storytellingEasily builds relationships and trust across all levels of a companyThrives in a collaborative, fast-paced, dynamic environmentDemonstrated ability to influence othersHigh business acumen and highly analytical (ability to draw actionable insights from data)Detail-oriented and process drivenOther (travel, Bilingual, etc.)Local travel to Indigos Distribution Centre may be requiredFrench is not requiredAdditional informationAt Indigo, we are committed to our communities, our customers, and each other; together we can make a positive impact. We know that fostering diversity and inclusion brings out your full potential and creates a joyful and welcoming environment for everyone. We are driven to be an equitable employer, which highly values your diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that you, in all your uniqueness, belong at Indigo. We welcome all applicants and encourage applications from individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, a person of colour, LGBTQ2+ and people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request to individuals who self-identify as having a disability or special need. Please contact Human Resources at if you require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.WELCOME HOME