Budget and Procurement Analyst - IT

Job Description

Some of what you will do :

This role is a key contributor to the overall IT team and will be reporting directly into the Senior Manager, IT Portfolio & Ops.

This includes working with various IT leaders to prepare forecasts, month-end reporting, ad hoc analyses and deep dives to identify opportunities.

Provide support on procurement responsibilities for pre-bid and post bid stages as well as administering contract execution and vendor contract management.

The successful candidates will possess strong experience with month end reporting, preparing management P&L's, forecasting and have financial analytic experience along with excellent communication and critical thinking skills.

The candidate will also have the capacity to build relationships at various levels of the organization and the confidence to participate in senior level discussions.

Specifically, You Will :

• Assist in the development of the operating and capital budgets, including the submission of the budgets through corporate defined processes and analyze budget submissions for compliance to corporate direction, and identifies issues.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and efficiency enhancements within budgeting, financial reporting, and procurement procedures.
• Develops financial and management reports for review by senior management, including but not limited to variance and budget adjustment reports.
• Complete monthly and quarterly reporting and variance analysis with commentary on G&A, against forecast and budget for the Enterprise Technology function.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies, including creating and analyze RFI's and RFP's and conducting supplier negotiations.
• Monitor vendor performance during the contract term and ensure that all information is captured and updated in vendor and contract records.

Some of what you need :

• Post-secondary Degree in Business, or Technology, with relevant work experience.
• Expert knowledge in the preparation, evaluation and administration of operating and / or capital budgets, including variance analysis and forecasting.
• Experience in preparing comprehensive reports and analyzing, interpreting and summarizing information for the purpose of supporting decision making regarding financial and budgetary issues.
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and conflict resolution skills and the ability to provide strategic recommendations.
• Experience in Telecom expense management.
• Experience building management reports as well as financial models and forecasting.
• Ability to streamline processes to improve both speed and accuracy of planning and reporting processes.
• 3+ years of Finance or related experience is required.

Some of what you will get :

• Associate discount
• Health and Dental benefits
• RRSP / DPSP
• Performance bonuses
• Learning & Development programs
• And more...

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About Us

Staples Canada is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion and we encourage applications from all qualified candidates, including those with disabilities.

About the Team

As the Working and Learning Company, we at Staples Canada, are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live.

At Staples, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We look for people who are curious, approachable, and passionate, and who enjoy finding solutions.

If that's you, let's work, learn, and grow together.

We are building an inclusive and diverse team

Staples Canada is creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability.

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