Senior Advisor - Procurement Supply Chain and Procurement

Permanent position We were born from an eclectic troupe. Come live the experience of being yourself every day to create the extraordinary. OUR MISSION Since 1984, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group has been focusing on ever more creative and magical work in order to constantly push the limits of the imagination and surprise spectators! Innovation and creativity are at the heart of our shows and will continue to transcend our upcoming productions around the world.

Today, we have a place for those who have a marked taste for designing exceptional products, for ensuring the smooth running of operations, for putting their ingenuity at the service of their team, in addition to helping to enhance their expertise and develop practices unique to Cirque du Soleil!

So don't wait any longer and join the Circassian adventure! You will meet ambitious people and people passionate about the world of entertainment!

YOUR MISSION In a Dynamic Environment That Requires a High Degree Of Autonomy, You Will Support The Various Business Units Of The Cirque Du Soleil Group In Their Purchasing Needs Of All Kinds

• Support and advise internal customers in the development of procurement strategies and market analyses to optimize potential purchasing levers;
• Manage and coordinate major procurement projects: Requests for Interest (RFI), Requests for Quotation (RFQ), Requests for Proposal (RFP) in line with Cirque du Soleil Group's business and operational priorities;
• Lead the bidding process from request for proposal to supplier selection, negotiation and contract award;
• Prepare and validate all documents related to the bidding process (NDA, templates, evaluation grid, comparative analysis, recommendation, etc.);
• Carry out quantitative and qualitative analyses of bids in relation to selection criteria predefined with the business units;
• Management of more sensitive files, such as long-term contracts, strategic purchases that are cross-functional or expensive, or with high recurrence and volume;
• Contribute to the review of agreements and ensure that they include all the various elements negotiated independently or with the support of designated experts (corporate taxation, insurance and risk, legal affairs);
• Measure and document savings and performance indicators;
• Ensure proper implementation and compliance with the Appro policy in place at Head Office (exception procedure, signature and approval process, etc.).
• Support the Corporate Procurement Manager in the development of procurement process tools and training.

To summarize, your main objectives will be to help the department achieve maximum savings, obtain maximum value from new agreements, support internal customers in their requests and support the Corporate Procurement Director in KPI analyses and the implementation of new processes that can help the team.

YOUR UNIQUE EXPERTISE

• University degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Law, Finance or other relevant degree;
• A minimum of five years' relevant experience in the procurement field, including at least three years' experience in tender management;
• Experience in managing calls for tender for the acquisition of technological solutions;
• Ability to read and understand technical specifications and business requirements;
• Outstanding professional ethics;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, and to influence and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team;
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously;
• Strong negotiation skills;
• Highly developed analytical skills and attention to detail;
• A high degree of autonomy;
• Fluency in French and English and strong communication skills.

To keep pace with the creation, production and distribution of our products, our employer proposal is unique. Here Is An Overview

• An inclusive hybrid work mode based on team experience and flexible working hours
• Access to an individual office on the days you come to the Montreal Studio, a stimulating environment that will allow you to put all your creativity to good use
• A culture focused on the development of fair practices and unifying events
• Professional growth focused on high quality projects to propel your career
• A group insurance program, RRSPs and other benefits that we will be happy to present to you
• Personalized support adapted to your professional ambitions: training program, regular check-ins, inter-team contribution.

Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to creating and maintaining an accessible and inclusive workplace. Proud ambassador of equality in employment, Cirque du Soleil Entertainment Group is committed to eliminating discrimination based on age, skin color, origins, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation and any other characteristic. Neutral and inclusive writing is now preferred for all new job postings.