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Overview

At KPMG, you’ll join a team of diverse and dedicated problem solvers, connected by a common cause: turning insight into opportunity for clients and communities around the world.

Global Procurement (GP) provides procurement services to both KPMG International (KPMGI) and to member firms in situations where goods and/or services are being procured for multiple member firms

Overview

The Procurement Manager for Knowledge Management & Content, is responsible for supporting the development and execution of the category plans for these categories, while helping to lead the contractual and commercial negotiations with third parties.

What you will do

• Negotiates contractual terms and conditions, detailed statements of work, pricing, service levels, and executes agreements for the assigned category/categories (Knowledge Management & External Content)

• Supports the execution and delivery of approved category plans for the Knowledge Management & External Content categories

• Analyzes and monitors buying channel options to ensure that the right, value-added channels are used for the different types of spend in the Knowledge Management & External Content categories

• Ensures all KPMGI and Global Procurement process requirements and controls are met for all contracts which are negotiated and processed

• Builds strong stakeholder relationships and leads global stakeholders and member firms in the negotiations for procurement of products/services in the Knowledge Management & External Content Categories and ensures binding commitments are received from all participating groups / member firms for goods/services purchased centrally and recharged to the users

• Maintains subject matter expertise and stays on top of industry, market, and supplier trends in the Knowledge Management & External Content categories

What you bring to the role

• Bachelor's Degree

• Certified Procurement professional qualifications are desirable. For example: (CSCP), (CPIM), (APICS), (CPSM), (ISM), The SCPro™ from (CSCMP), The Complete Skilled Negotiator™

• 5 years of strategic sourcing experience within knowledge management or content procurement category

• Have knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices

• Have sound commercial and contractual acumen - Be able to help draft, negotiate and execute strong contracts. These may include; MSLA's (Master Service Level Agreements) , SLA (Service Level Agreements) SOW's (Statements of Work) and Maintenance agreements

• Understanding of supplier management (managing technical, schedule, commercial, and terms and conditions compliance

Keys to your success

KPMG individuals Deliver Impact | Seek Growth | Inspire Trust and understand that a diverse workforce enables us to deepen relationships and strengthen our business.

Providing you with the support you need to be at your best

For more information about KPMG in Canada’s Benefits and well-being, click here (https://home.kpmg/ca/en/home/careers/life-at-kpmg/benefits.html) .

Our Values, The KPMG Way

Integrity , we do what is right | Excellence , we never stop learning and improving | Courage , we think and act boldly | Together , we respect each other and draw strength from our differences | For Better , we do what matters

KPMG in Canada is a proud equal opportunities employer and we are committed to creating a respectful, inclusive and barrier-free workplace that allows all of our people to reach their full potential. A diverse workforce is key to our success and we believe in bringing your whole self to work. We welcome all qualified candidates to apply and hope you will choose KPMG in Canada as your employer of choice. For more information about Inclusion, Diversity & Equity in Recruitment, please click here (https://home.kpmg/ca/en/home/careers/inclusion-diversity-and-equity-in-recruitment.html) .

Adjustments and accommodations throughout the recruitment process

At KPMG, we strive for an inclusive recruitment process that allows all candidates to Come As You Are and Thrive with Us. We aim to provide a positive experience and are ready to offer adjustments or accommodations to help you perform at your best. Adjustments (an informal request), i.e. extra preparation time or the option for micro breaks during interviews, and accommodations (a formal request), i.e. accessible communication supports or technology aids are tailored to individual needs and role requirements.

To begin a confidential conversation about adjustments or accommodations at any point throughout the recruitment process, we encourage you to contact KPMG’s Employee Relations Service team for support by emailing cdnersteam@kpmg.ca or by calling 1-888-466-4778, Option 3.

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