This role is remote in Ontario, Canada. 

Sargent & Lundy is a global leader in power and energy consulting, where innovation meets integrity, diversity, and a commitment to quality. Our distinctive capabilities provide domestic and international clients and partners with a thoroughly reliable source of comprehensive expertise. Sargent & Lundy offers challenge, flexibility, competitive salaries and benefits.

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Leader to drive the development and enhancement of our governance framework regarding IT performance management, supplier relationships, and financial oversight. This role is crucial in ensuring that all vendor engagements align with our financial objectives, compliance standards, and risk management strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a robust background in IT performance metrics, supplier management, procurement, and financial governance.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Governance Framework Development: Develop and implement comprehensive governance policies and procedures for supplier management that ensure compliance with organizational standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee and provide strategic guidance and direction to the software acquisition process.
• Supplier Financial Oversight: Conduct financial assessments of suppliers, including evaluating cost structures, payment terms, and overall performance metrics to ensure alignment with financial and strategic objectives.
• Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate potential financial risks associated with supplier relationships, ensuring the integrity and reliability of the supply chain.
• Identify, evaluate, and select software vendors based on organizational needs and requirements.
• Conduct regular assessments of software usage and effectiveness to inform future procurement decisions.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with internal stakeholders, including procurement, finance, and legal teams, to align supplier governance practices with overall business goals.
• Performance Monitoring: Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for supplier performance and financial governance, along with the overall IT organization, in order to provide routine insights and recommendations for improvement.
• Contract Management: Oversee the negotiation and management of supplier contracts to ensure favorable terms, compliance with governance policies, and effective risk mitigation.
• Reporting and Documentation: Prepare comprehensive reports on supplier governance activities, financial performance, and risk assessments for senior management and relevant stakeholders.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive initiatives to enhance supplier and financial governance processes, tools, and methodologies, fostering a culture of accountability and transparency.

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in Canada for this position.

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Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. An MBA or relevant advanced degree is preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in supplier management, procurement, or financial governance, preferably within a complex organizational environment.
• Strong understanding of financial analysis, supplier risk management, and compliance frameworks.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing governance policies and procedures for supplier relationships.
• Exceptional communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and translate it into actionable insights.
• Familiarity with procurement software, supplier management tools, and financial management systems.

Sargent and Lundy is fully committed to abiding by all equal opportunity employment standards. Our employment policies strictly prohibit all forms of discrimination on any of the grounds in relevant laws. All our employment practices are solely based on individual merit and our organization's needs at the time.

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.