Is this role right for you?
In this role you, will :
- Manage the completion and implementation of Scotiabank’s Indigenous procurement plan, including Policy and Procedural requirements, and communicate GPS’ Indigenous vision, and initiatives both internally and externally.
- Foster engagement and partnership with Community and Indigenous business to stimulate Indigenous economic prosperity by increasing both the number of Indigenous suppliers and amount of Indigenous spend focusing on set targets.
- Act as an ambassador of Indigenous procurement, helping businesses to navigate the Procurement process including the Third Party Risk Management program.
- Manage and ensure successful delivery of multiple Indigenous procurement initiatives, involving diverse teams and groups across the bank.
- Help to create accountability by reviewing, measuring and reporting on Indigenous procurement targets. Establish and operate effective methodologies to track and meet initiative status, risks, issues, and interdependencies.
- Create procurement ready programs for Community and Indigenous Businesses to help build their capacity, ability, resilience and readiness to work for Scotiabank.
- Manage effective communication and education across GPS to ensure consistent and cohesive messaging to impacted stakeholders.
- Lead and support the development and delivery of compelling content to support bank strategies.
- Contribute to a high-performance, collaborative work environment that attracts, motivates, and develops, team members by fostering an inclusive work environment, communicating vison / values / business strategy, and promoting growth opportunities.
Do you have the skills that will enable you to succeed in this role? - We'd love to work with you if you have :
- Post Secondary Education
- Excellent understanding of Indigenous culture and business practices
- Good understanding of the procurement process and sub-processes (e.g. Sourcing, Third Party Risk Management, Negotiation and Contract Management, Supplier Relationship Management, Purchasing and Payment).
- Proven ability to lead multiple priorities, adapt to constantly changing business environment, and drive initiatives to completion.
- Proactive with strong organizational skills and demonstrated accountability.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to communicate across a broad spectrum from detailed level to senior executives.
- Solution oriented, with strong problem solving, critical thinking and analytical skills.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills.
What’s in it for you?
- The opportunity to join a forward-thinking company surrounded by a collaborative team of innovative thinkers.
- A great opportunity for a position in Global Procurement at one of the leading Banks in the segment.
- A rewarding career path with diverse opportunities for professional development.
- Internal development to support your growth and enhance your skills.
- A competitive compensation and benefits package.
- An organization committed to making a difference in our communities for you and our customers.
- We have an inclusive and collaborative working environment that encourages creativity, curiosity, and celebrates success!
This position is currently located in Downtown Toronto
23 days ago