Sourcing Specialist negotiating with providers and managing supplier strategies. Ensuring satisfaction while achieving best contractual conditions within the commodity management field.
About the role
- Supply Chain Specialist managing procurement of indirect goods and services for Canadian operations. Strategic role supporting operational excellence and supplier performance.
Responsibilities
- Independently manage procurement for assigned indirect commodities.
- Act as a business partner to internal clients and propose tailored procurement strategies.
- Leverage knowledge of the supplier market (Canadian/regional) to accelerate supplier selection and negotiations.
- Plan and execute RFPs, market analyses, supplier evaluations and contract negotiations.
- Draft, renew and manage procurement contracts.
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies aligned with priorities, savings targets and operational constraints.
- Identify and execute cost reduction, value optimization and risk management opportunities.
- Ensure compliance with corporate policies, ASAT processes and governance requirements.
- Use Ariba, Fairmarkit and AI tools effectively to analyze spend, assess risks and improve decision quality and speed.
- Contribute to continuous improvement and the digital transformation of the procurement function.
- Track and report realized savings and supplier performance.
- Develop and maintain KPIs related to suppliers, contracts and processes.
- Produce analyses and performance reports to support strategic decision-making.
Requirements
- Degree in procurement, business administration, management, logistics or a related field.
- 6+ years of experience in procurement, contract management or strategic sourcing.
- Strong knowledge of S2P processes, indirect procurement and Ariba/Fairmarkit tools (an asset).
- Excellent negotiation, data analysis and contract management skills.
- Experience in a multi-site environment and knowledge of the Canadian/regional supplier market.
- Fluent in French and English, comfortable using AI tools applied to procurement.
- Strong command of Microsoft Office/Excel and the ability to translate analysis into concrete actions.
- Self-driven, rigorous, proactive, results-oriented, with a strong sense of ethics and confidentiality.
Benefits
- Competitive total compensation
- Defined contribution pension plan
- Recognition program (additional paid time off)
- Incentive compensation program (bonuses)
- Telemedicine (Dialogue)
- Employee assistance program
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