Under the general direction of the Manager of Supplier Relations, the Contract Administration Manager will be responsible for developing strong relationships with our program suppliers. They will host Canoe/supplier trainings on regional levels and explore opportunities for further partnership and support for Canoe and our associated partners. This position would also engage with potential suppliers before Canoe goes to RFP for its programs. There will a supplier management and evaluation role that this position will carry out.
Key Responsibilities Include:
The Supplier Administration Manager will be responsible to assist in the implementation of Canoe’s procurement and Supplier relations activities. This will include but not be limited to:
- Providing support to the Supplier Relations team
- RFP evaluation
- Supplier Contract negotiation and award
- Ongoing Supplier planning and strategy
- Quarterly Supplier reviews
- Annual Supplier contract reviews and events
- Regional Supplier expansion
- Partner Association relationship management
- Facilitating training opportunities
- Other duties as required
Requirements:
- Strong understanding of business and sales processes
- Ability to successfully communicate with multiple groups
- High proficiency in all Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to set and reach marketing objectives
- Experience working with multiple teams on multiple projects
- Aptitude for providing customer support and direction to Canoes membership and suppliers
- Strong time management skills
- A willingness to take on leadership roles
- Ability to travel (clean drivers abstract)
- Understanding of procurement law and agreements
- Proven ability to create and facilitate presentations
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Completion of related post-secondary degree or diploma (Business Administration preferred)
- Marketing or business development experience
- Requires high degree of initiative, professionalism and judgement
- Ability to work effectively independently and in a team environment.
Additional Job Information:
Posted Date: Jul 20, 2021
Closing Date: Jul 31, 2021