Strategic Sourcing Manager – Indirect Purchasing

Role Overview

• Collaborate with internal business units to identify needs and objectives to recommend suppliers capable of providing goods and services that meet requirements.
• Support capital expenditure (Capex) sourcing activities including technical RFQs, equipment vendor negotiations, and coordination with engineering and operations stakeholders.
• Invite, assess, and award/recommend supplier tenders, bids, quotations, and proposals.
• Negotiate with vendors to arrive at the appropriate specifications and optimal value.
• Structures evaluation criteria to ensure an equitable and consistent approach when selecting preferred vendors.
• Establish and negotiate contract terms and conditions, and maintain supplier relationships.
• Renewal contract negotiation – track contracts for renewals and expiries in advance to formulate appropriate supplier engagement strategies.
• Total cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis.
• Comply with and maintain knowledge of applicable rules, legislation, regulations, standards, and best practices.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• 5+ years of Strategic Sourcing experience (RFP, RFI, RFQ), preferably in high tech industries.
• 5+ years of experience with pricing/contract negotiation.
• SCMP or other Supply Chain/Purchasing certification preferred.
• Intermediate-to-advanced Microsoft Excel skills; intermediate PowerPoint and Word.
• Experience sourcing Manufacturing and IT equipment an asset.