Strategic Sourcing Manager

Reporting to the Director Procurement the Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for leading the organizations strategic sourcing function and developing sourcing strategies aimed at optimizing cost quality service and risk management across assigned categories.

The successful candidate will lead a team of procurement professionals and collaborate with business leaders to develop category strategies manage competitive sourcing processes negotiate contracts and optimize supplier performance.

The Strategic Sourcing Manager will act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders and play a key role in driving cost savings ensuring supply continuity and creating long-term value for the organization.

What youre responsible for:

Strategic Sourcing & Category Management

• Develop and implement sourcing and category strategies aligned with business objectives.
• Analyze spend market conditions supplier capabilities and business requirements to identify sourcing opportunities.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives across direct and indirect spend categories.
• Develop multi-year category roadmaps focused on cost optimization risk mitigation sustainability and supplier performance.

Supplier Selection & Competitive Sourcing

• Lead Request for Information (RFI) Request for Proposal (RFP) Request for Quotation (RFQ) and supplier evaluation processes.
• Identify qualify and select suppliers that best meet the organizations needs.
• Conduct commercial analyses and total cost of ownership (TCO) assessments.
• Develop data-driven sourcing recommendations supported by business cases.

Contract Negotiation & Management

• Lead complex commercial negotiations with suppliers.
• Negotiate pricing service levels commercial terms and contractual conditions.
• Collaborate with Legal and business stakeholders to develop and manage contracts.
• Ensure compliance with contractual obligations and the realization of expected value from supplier agreements.

Stakeholder Management

• Partner with business leaders to understand operational requirements and sourcing priorities.
• Act as a strategic business partner to Finance Operations Information Technology Human Resources and other corporate functions.
• Influence decision-making through market intelligence and procurement expertise.

Supplier Relationship Management

• Oversee relationships with strategic suppliers.
• Conduct business reviews and supplier performance evaluations.
• Identify opportunities for innovation efficiency and continuous improvement.
• Manage supplier-related risks and business continuity challenges.

Team Leadership

• Lead coach and develop Procurement Specialists.
• Establish team objectives priorities and performance expectations.
• Foster a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous improvement.
• Support talent development and succession planning.

Procurement Strategy & Performance

• Deliver initiatives that generate cost savings cost avoidance and value creation.
• Monitor the portfolio of sourcing initiatives and project execution.
• Develop and present key performance indicators (KPIs) related to savings supplier performance contract coverage and sourcing cycle times.
• Support procurement transformation and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications :

To join our team:

• Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management Business Administration Finance Engineering or a related field.
• 7 to 10 years of experience in procurement strategic sourcing or category management.
• Minimum of 3 years of leadership or team management experience.
• Strong experience in contract negotiations and supplier management.
• Proven track record of leading strategic sourcing projects.
• Strong analytical financial communication and influencing skills.
• Experience managing complex RFP RFQ and RFI processes.
• Experience negotiating supplier agreements and commercial terms.
• Experience in supplier evaluation and performance management.
• Excellent communication presentation and relationship-building skills.

Additional Information :

What we offer :

• Competitive salary other benefits;
• Group insurance coverage from day one and group RRSP with employer matching contributions;
• Telemedicine (Unlimited access to a doctor 24/7);
• Eligible for paid vacation from day one; **
• AIM tuition assistance grants.
• Company-wide events throughout the year (BBQ Christmas party etc.);
• Free on-site gym;
• Two on-site cafeterias (subsidized meal program available);
• Dynamic and rewarding work environment - work on high-impact and meaningful projects while having fun!

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time