You have:

• A university degree in business administration, supply chain management, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in French and English (reading, writing, and speaking).
• A minimum of 5 years of recent experience in procurement and contracting, with expertise in Source-to-settle, Request for quote (RFQ), and Request for Proposal (RFP) processes.
• An in-depth understanding of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Source-to-Settle systems, and procurement contract tools. Knowledge of the Coupa system is an asset.
• An enhanced knowledge of principals, practices, regulations, life cycle of the procurement of goods and services.

You are:

• Aligned with the IDRC’s culture and value statements: At IDRC we are respectful, intentional and accountable.
• A skilled communicator with great interpersonal skills and excellent negotiation, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
• Competent in planning, organizing, coordinating, developing and executing procurement strategies aligned with IDRC’s mission and goals.
• Able to work under pressure using initiative and sound judgment and able to provide advice and support to internal stakeholders on complex procurement matters.
• A team player within a multidisciplinary group of people from diverse cultures and willing build and maintain strong relationships with a global network of suppliers.
• Qualified to lead the full procurement cycle, from RFQs and RFPs to contract negotiation and closure.

You are interested in:

• Acquiring simple and complex services and goods for both domestic and international requirements.
• Managing diverse procurement needs, from local to international. Spanning a wide range of categories and creating and issuing various types of contracts/purchase orders.
• Securing contracts and agreements in areas such as Employee Relocation, IT Hardware, Software, Communications Services, Human Resource Services, Professional/Consultant services, Office Products, Building, Facility and Security services, etc.
• Resolving procurement issues and providing advice and guidance on procurement processes, procedures, and regulations to internal clients.
• Joining an organization that values and models diversity, inclusion, and equity.