Job Description

Manager- Indigenous Supplier Development

Posted Date: May 31, 2023

MANAGER- INDIGENOUS SUPPLIER DEVELOPMENT

SaskTel Proud

At SaskTel, we value our people. We are committed to taking positive steps to advance Truth and Reconciliation and are excited to offer a new position designed to help strengthen our relationships with Indigenous Peoples. This is an excellent opportunity for anyone who is passionate about Indigenous relations and desires to work with people in a business setting to cultivate important actions towards Truth and Reconciliation.

Envisioned Role

We are looking for an innovative individual to engage Indigenous communities and suppliers to create social and economic benefits for the province. This position will be within our Procurement team reporting to the Senior Director of our Transformation Management Office & Supply Chain Management. This position will be focusing on engaging Indigenous communities and Indigenous-owned businesses. You will seek to develop relationships with these stakeholders to source contract/relationship opportunities that will benefit both parties. There will be a strong emphasis in working with the Indigenous communities to create and foster long-term relationships in order to create mutually beneficial relationships. You will work closely with internal stakeholders to identify opportunities for Indigenous businesses and support them through the procurement process. You will be responsible for building and maintaining relationships with Indigenous businesses and communities to increase awareness of SaskTel\xe2\x80\x99s procurement and contract opportunities. In addition, you will develop and implement strategies to increase the participation of Indigenous businesses in SaskTel\xe2\x80\x99s supply chain.

Position location: Regina, Saskatchewan.

Salary Range: $88,725 - $118,301

The Successful Candidate Will Possess:

• A university degree in Indigenous Studies, Business, or a related field with at least 5 years of leadership experience in supplier diversity or procurement, with a focus on Indigenous supplier development. A combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.
• Strong understanding of Indigenous cultures, traditions, and values, and their impact on business practices.
• Previous experience in a role working directly with Indigenous communities.
• Expertise in relevant Indigenous business trends, best practices, laws, and relationships in a competitive information, communications, technology (ICT) business environment.
• Strong relationship building skills with Indigenous Peoples and First Nation communities.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and negotiation skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Why SaskTel?

As a Signatory of the Indigenous Engagement Charter, SaskTel is committed to creating meaningful and lasting relationships with Saskatchewan\xe2\x80\x99s diverse and growing Indigenous population. Reflecting on the 94 Calls to Action, SaskTel will continue to engage more deeply with Indigenous Peoples, communities, and organizations to develop and grow opportunities based on mutual respect, trust, and shared prosperity. Our culture has become established over the company\xe2\x80\x99s 114+ years of operation, we offer great benefits and many career development opportunities. As one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Diversity Employers we continue to embrace diversity as a business strength and value the individuality of all our employees. We would love to have you as part of our team!

Accepting applications at sasktel.com/careers until 11:59 PM CST on June 25, 2023.

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