Job Description

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

The Globe and Mail is a national icon and Canada's most recognized media brand.

We're also an international award winner for data visualization, design, and creative storytelling. A digital innovator with a global client list for our in-house AI-powered optimization, prediction and automation platform. And a place where Canadians come for the best journalism in the country.

We aim to reflect Canada in the stories we tell and in our workforce. The Globe is a proud partner of Pride At Work, Canadian Centre for Diversity and Inclusion, and a signatory of the BlackNorth Initiative. We understand our staff have lives outside of the office and offer flexible work arrangements and support programs. We also provide training and mentorships to staff to ensure you're able to grow and challenge yourself and your abilities.

No matter what your role at The Globe, you'll be part of an organization dedicated to making a difference to Canada.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Reporting to the Associate General Counsel, as Sourcing & Contracts Analyst, you will be part of a small team that works hands-on with The Globe and Mail's business departments, helping them source services and products. You will support on supplier selection including identifying requirements, writing specifications, conducting market research, helping teams navigate internal processes, preparing SOWs, RFPs, RFQs and managing the selection process (e.g., coordinating with suppliers) and negotiating the contract. General contract administration will also be part of your role including preparing, negotiating and reviewing various company contracts, including supplier, customer and business partnerships.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide sourcing support and guidance to all departments within the organization
• Guide on sourcing process to follow (bidding, extension, termination, approvals, etc.)
• Conduct market research to identify potential suppliers
• Coordinate supplier selection process, prepare documentation for release to market (e.g., RFQ, RFP, RFI, etc.), analyze submissions, and provide advice on supplier selection
• Provide subject matter expertise in preparing, reviewing, negotiating, implementing and executing contracts between customers, suppliers and business partners
• Ongoing vendor management (e.g., vendor performance, renewal negotiations, issues, disputes, cancellations)
• Maintain contract management system, contract templates and contract status reports
• Ensure timely execution and renewal of all contracts
• Work closely with legal team to develop/improve playbooks and processes for contracts
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 3 to 7 years' experience in a sourcing role
• Knowledge of sourcing process, including negotiating contracts and SOWs
• Related education from a recognized post-secondary program
• Self-starter and strong business acumen
• Experience sourcing technology vendors
• Excellent contract, RFP, SOW writing and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication, collaboration, organization, time management and customer service skills
• Ability to work productively independently or as part of a team
• Ability to creatively think and problem solve
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel, and general comfort with technology
• Assets but not required: supply management training or designation

SALARY: Commensurate with qualifications and experience

APPLICATION: Please provide a cover letter along with your resume.

VACCINATION POLICY:

All offers of employment with The Globe and Mail are conditional upon the candidate being Fully Vaccinated. To be Fully Vaccinated is defined as someone who has received the full series of a vaccine or a combination of vaccines accepted by the Government of Canada (currently Pfizer, Moderna, AstraZeneca, Janssen) and has received the last dose at least 14 days prior to their start date. To prove they are Fully Vaccinated, all new hires will be required to provide evidence by emailing a copy of their vaccine dose administration receipt(s) to Human Resources prior to their start date. Those seeking exemption based on one or more of the protected grounds in the Human Rights Code will need to provide their request for accommodation to Human Resources for approval. If the accommodation request is not approved and the candidate is not Fully Vaccinated, any offer of employment will be revoked.

THE GLOBE AND MAIL IS DEDICATED TO DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION IN THE WORKPLACE

The Globe and Mail is committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible work environment, where all employees feel valued, respected and supported. We believe this strengthens our business and our journalism. We welcome and encourage applications from individuals from all groups, regardless of race, ethnicity, culture, gender, sexual orientation, religion, socio-economic status, age, and physical ability. As required by the Federal Contractors Program, The Globe also tracks the proportion of staff in the four Employment Equity categories (Women, Aboriginal Peoples, Persons with Disabilities, and Members of Visible Minorities) to ensure we are reflecting the areas in which we work.

The Globe and Mail offers accommodation for applicants with disabilities as part of its recruitment process. If you are contacted to arrange for an interview, please advise us if you require an accommodation.