Sourcing Process Specialist

The Role, Your Impact

 

Reporting to the Corporate Procurement Department, the Sourcing Process Specialist serves as the subject matter expert for strategic sourcing events and the Coupa Sourcing Optimization (CSO) platform. The incumbent coordinates and optimizes the end-to-end sourcing process in collaboration with internal stakeholders to drive savings, standardize practices, and support the continuous evolution of procurement tools and processes at Olymel.

Key Responsibilities

 

Strategic Sourcing Process Management

 

• Coordinate and support the execution of strategic sourcing events (RFI, RFQ, RFP) across various procurement categories.
• Lead the different phases of sourcing events from planning to award.
• Partner with Category Managers to define sourcing strategies and allocation scenarios.
• Contribute to the development of sourcing schedules, project plans, and negotiation strategies.
• Ensure consistent application of corporate procurement processes and standards.

 

Coupa Sourcing Optimization (CSO) Expertise

 

• Act as the functional expert and administrator of the CSO platform.
• Configure and manage sourcing events within the platform.
• Provide support and guidance to internal users and suppliers using the system.
• Identify opportunities for process enhancements and drive continuous improvement of sourcing practices within the tool.
• Develop and maintain documentation, user guides, and training materials.

 

Bid Analysis and Optimization

 

• Consolidate, cleanse, and analyze data required for sourcing events.
• Develop comparative scenarios to evaluate different award and allocation models.
• Perform financial and commercial analyses of supplier proposals.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities, supply risks, and operational impacts.
• Prepare reports, dashboards, and executive presentations summarizing sourcing outcomes.

 

Governance, Compliance, and Continuous Improvement

 

• Maintain templates, procedures, tools, and best practices related to strategic sourcing activities.
• Develop and facilitate training sessions for procurement teams.
• Monitor compliance with procurement processes and platform utilization.
• Conduct post-event reviews and recommend improvements to sourcing processes and tools.

 

What You Bring

 

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of experience in strategic procurement, sourcing, or tender management.
• Experience with eSourcing platforms such as CSO, Ivalua, Ariba, Keelvar, or similar solutions.
• Experience with Coupa Sourcing Optimization (CSO) is considered a strong asset.
• Experience in data analysis and cross-functional project management.

 

Key Competencies

 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple sourcing events simultaneously.
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional teams in a matrix environment without direct authority.
• Strong communication and workshop facilitation skills.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.
• High level of rigor, autonomy, and ability to synthesize complex information.
• Functional proficiency in both French and English.