• University degree or College diploma and equivalent work experience
• Superior communication, written and verbal with ability to interact with senior levels of the organization
• A minimum of 2 years procurement experience
• Excellent negotiation experience
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills, statistics knowledge and experience required
• Ability to collaborate and persuade others by working with various department sponsors, governance stakeholders, and other Procurement colleagues
• Excellent prioritization
• Results orientation; resilience in the face of complexity
• Demonstrated and tenacious problem solving skills
• PC proficient (Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint)
• Bilingualism required: In the course of their duties, this person will be required to interact with French & English speaking stakeholders across Canada

• Manage a portfolio of commercial contracts and vendor relationships
• Lead negotiation of agreements on behalf of Bell, working with internal stakeholders (business unit clients, Legal, Security, etc.) to set optimal terms and conditions for the provision of products and services
• Lead business initiatives that maximize supplier relationships by obtaining the best value while minimizing risk
• Conduct detailed assessments of clients’ needs, including re-examination of baseline assumptions or predetermined solutions with the intent to raise the level of awareness for Procurement within the company
• Support and/or lead sourcing initiatives utilizing Bell systems in the distribution and management of RFI, RFQ and RFP documents
• Drive total cost of ownership reduction through joint process improvements with suppliers and re-negotiate contracts directly
• Manage, perform quality control, and generate reports on spend data and other key indicators as required
• Recommend, develop, coordinate and implement best practice processes and procedures to maximize efficiency and effectiveness of the work performed by Procurement

• Varied Telco experience and business knowledge
• PMAC / SCMAO Accreditation or current enrolment in PMAC program is a strong asset
• Understanding and experience in sourcing and analysis tools (Ivalua, SAP, etc.) or other similar systems

Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.

For work arrangements that are ‘Hybrid’, successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week.  Recognizing the importance of work-life balance, Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.

Please apply directly online to be considered for this role.  Applications through email will not be accepted.

At Bell, we don’t just accept difference - we celebrate it. We’re committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible workplace where every team member feels valued, respected, and supported, and has the opportunity to reach their full potential. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities.

Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. For a confidential inquiry, simply email your recruiter directly or recruitment@bell.ca to make arrangements. If you have questions regarding accessible employment at Bell please email our Diversity & Inclusion Team at inclusion@bell.ca.

Created: Canada, QC, Montreal

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