Description:
Lead the analysis of complex and/or sensitive supplier information by identifying the business or supplier opportunity, analyzing data, and summarizing and communicating recommendations to key internal stakeholders.
- Provide oversight of internal initiatives including implementation, monitoring and reporting on performance, identifying issues and developing risk mitigation strategies.
- Deliver quantitative and qualitative insights of emerging trends within ICBC’s supplier landscape including conducting research and benchmarking against industry best practices.
- Facilitate active management of supplier performance and relationships through contract commitments management activities by developing a comprehensive understanding of ICBC’s agreement types, contract terms and conditions and using data from procurement and contract lifecycle management systems.
- Support components of activities related to category planning, category management, and process improvement that drives efficiencies and sustainability.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with executive leaders and senior management to develop a good understanding of their business priorities and operations.
Position Requirements
- Demonstrates high degree of business acumen through advanced financial analysis, problem solving and critical thinking skills.
- Proficient in performing data analysis, primary and secondary research with the ability to synthesize large amounts of data and convert them into actionable business insights.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills (written and verbal) and able to work collaboratively with stakeholders across ICBC.
- Strong project management skills to accommodate multiple deliverables and adaptable to dynamic changes to business priorities.
- Progressive education and/or experience in public procurement and contract commitments management.
- Ability to use Tableau for data analysis and visualization.
- Proficient in MS Office Suite. Proficiency in advanced Excel functions is a requirement.
- Knowledge of the principles, concepts and techniques of business performance and process improvement.
- Experience will be supported with a professional designation (e.g. MBA, CFA, CPA, SCMP) that is in line with the position requirements.