About This Role
By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to participate in exciting sourcing and process improvement opportunities to support delivery of CAE strategic vision.
Collaborating and working alongside our global Technology and Product teams, you will identify, analyze, evaluate the right vendors, right technology, and support the growth of CAE.
Team Info
GPSM is composed of around 100 employees, located in diverse locations globally. Our team is part of the Indirect Procurement team. This position will be reporting into the Senior Manager, Product technology team composed of 4 Strategic Sourcing Managers that collaborate closely with 3 Procurement Analysts, and 2 procurement coordinators.
The team members are from different backgrounds and all walks of life, all aiming to achieve the departmentu2019s vision, and playing a vital role in CAEu2019s digital transformation.
Values
Our Digital & Technology Category Leads are:
Consistent, reliable, and hungry to learn.
Passionate about process improvement and able to perform while transforming.
Able to devise global category strategies and influence decision makers.
Excellent communicator and solid negotiator who understands the t&cs and details of IT contracts.
Previous experience in Global IT procurement, specifically related to IT infrastructure and technology tower.
Sound like you? We need you to complete our team!
Primary Responsibility
The SSM is responsible for the formulation and implementation of IT Sub-Category Strategies. The Category Lead is expected to develop category plans aligned with CAEu2019s Global Digital Roadmap.
The SSM will be responsible to lead the execution of the sourcing strategies as per the category plans, and will conduct market intelligence to identify opportunities and channel innovation.
The individual will also be accountable for managing critical supplier agreements, strategic sourcing, monitoring and evaluating and improving supplier performance, developing the supplier base and conducting research to support the category strategy.
Characteristics of successful Strategic Sourcing Manager (SSM)
The SSM must also be an effective and influential change agent, working with senior leadership to drive sustainable changes to how the organization sources technology.
In this role, the individual will regularly interact with key IT leaders and business leaders to balance cost, risk and need for speed to ensure that the business is able to realize its objectives.
The skills to influence and drive change, combined with the drive to deliver results per the goals set, will enable the SSM to support the rapid evolution of digital business.
CAE offers:
Come share your passion with us!
With more than 13,000 employees in 40 countries, CAE is a world leader in training in the fields of civil aviation, defense and security, and healthcare. To learn more: www.cae.com .
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Position Type
RegularCAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.
Equal Opportunity EmployerCAE is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. As "One CAE," we take affirmative action to ensure equal opportunity for all applicants regardless of race, nationality, colour, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, Veteran status, age, or other legally protected characteristics.
If you dont see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed in the job posting, we still encourage you to reach out and apply. At CAE, everyone is welcome to contribute to our success. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please get in touch with us at rh-hrcae.com.
