Description
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Air Canada, recognized as one of Canada’s top diversity employers and one of Montreal’s top employers, is seeking a Manager of Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) (IT), who will be based at our Montreal Headquarters.
The SRM (IT function plays a key role in supporting the IT organization by managing the overall performance of suppliers, building strong relationships with key partners and mitigating risks to gain increased value from Air Canada’s supplier landscape. Given the cross-functional nature of SRM at Air Canada, this opportunity will provide interactions with key stakeholders in many parts of the organization.
The successful candidate will apply a passion for leadership and collaboration in order to obtain the best value for the airline and to develop mutually beneficial relationships with suppliers.
Responsibilities
The Manager, SRM (IT) will manage strategic agreements and relationships with providers of IT services, systems, and infrastructure. In this role, responsibilities will include activities such as partnering with the IT organization and various internal business units to better understand and manage the IT supplier landscape, interpret and enforce technology contracts, elevate supplier relationships to a strategic partnership level, and contribute to the overall improvement of SRM practices at Air Canada.
In greater detail, key areas of responsibility include the following:
Contract Management
Performance Management
Spend Management
Relationship Management
Qualifications
In addition to a University degree in a relevant field of study (commerce, law, information technology, engineering), the successful candidate will demonstrate excellent analytical, communication, negotiation, and project management skills plus the ability to multi-task, work under pressure, and accommodate changing priorities. A strong entrepreneurial spirit and desire to learn will also be essential. Strong organizational skills are essential and an MBA or relevant professional designation is desirable.
Due to the confidential nature of the work, a high degree of professionalism and discretion is required. Flexibility with work hours and occasional travel may also be necessary.
Conditions of Employment:
Linguistic Requirements
Based on equal qualifications, preference will be given to bilingual candidates.
Diversity and Inclusion
Air Canada is strongly committed to Diversity and Inclusion and aims to create a healthy, accessible and rewarding work environment which highlights employees’ unique contributions to our company’s success.
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.
Air Canada thanks all candidates for their interest; however only those selected to continue in the process will be contacted.