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Sourcing Specialist, North York
Sourcing Specialist, North YorkRandstad Canada • North York, Ontario, CA
Sourcing Specialist, North York

Sourcing Specialist, North York

Randstad Canada • North York, Ontario, CA
4 days ago
Job type
  • Temporary
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Job description

The Sourcing Specialist will work closely with assigned Sourcing Leaders and product segments as the local owner for assigned commodity(s). This role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that support business objectives, including cost optimization, supplier performance and contract management within the assigned purchase family.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Developing & executing the local sourcing strategies that delivers a competitive advantage driving the strategic supplier initiatives. This includes supplier selection, development, and supplier consolidation to ensure sourcing optimization and overall supplier performance.
  • Driving sourcing execution for assigned commodity(s) or suppliers, including full accountability for buy and meeting deflation targets.
  • Performing detailed cost analysis of components & manufacturing processes used by our suppliers to ensure highest quality at the lowest cost solution.
  • Monitoring supplier quality and delivery performance and developing improvement strategies to ensure business needs are met.
  • Partnering with key local business stakeholders to ensure sourced material and services meet the needs of the business.
  • Driving improvements in sourcing processes including escalations due to delivery / quality issues, invoicing / payables issues, and database management.
  • Identify cost savings opportunities, associated risks, and develop mitigation plans.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage a variety of work processes when at times there are many simultaneous deadlines and issues that must be dealt with on short notice.
  • Coordinates cross-functional teams consisting of technical SMEs, operations SCM personnel, Law and other stakeholders, as required.

The Sourcing Specialist will work closely with assigned Sourcing Leaders and product segments as the local owner for assigned commodity(s). This role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that support business objectives, including cost optimization, supplier performance and contract management within the assigned purchase family.

Key Responsibilities :

  • Developing & executing the local sourcing strategies that delivers a competitive advantage driving the strategic supplier initiatives. This includes supplier selection, development, and supplier consolidation to ensure sourcing optimization and overall supplier performance.
  • Driving sourcing execution for assigned commodity(s) or suppliers, including full accountability for buy and meeting deflation targets.
  • Performing detailed cost analysis of components & manufacturing processes used by our suppliers to ensure highest quality at the lowest cost solution.
  • Monitoring supplier quality and delivery performance and developing improvement strategies to ensure business needs are met.
  • Partnering with key local business stakeholders to ensure sourced material and services meet the needs of the business.
  • Driving improvements in sourcing processes including escalations due to delivery / quality issues, invoicing / payables issues, and database management.
  • Identify cost savings opportunities, associated risks, and develop mitigation plans.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage a variety of work processes when at times there are many simultaneous deadlines and issues that must be dealt with on short notice.
  • Coordinates cross-functional teams consisting of technical SMEs, operations SCM personnel, Law and other stakeholders, as required.
  • Required to communicate commercial and contractual issues to internal clients.
  • Negotiates with and influences internal and external stakeholders.
  • Criteria & Qualifications :

  • University degree in in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management or related field.
  • Minimum (7) seven or more years of progressively responsible and related experience in the Supply Chain Management or sourcing.
  • Additional related experience may be required in lieu of a university degree.
  • Proven communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and presentation skills, with influencing and persuasive talents.
  • In depth knowledge of RFx development and execution, contraction preparation and contract management.
  • Ability to perform objective analysis and make sound commercial and sourcing decisions.
  • Strong written, verbal and presentation communication skills with the ability to influence and persuade.
  • Preferred :

    Enrollment in the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) / Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation program or equivalent is an asset

    Previous gas utility or energy industry experience.

    Criteria & Qualifications :

  • University degree in in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management or related field.
  • Minimum (7) seven or more years of progressively responsible and related experience in the Supply Chain Management or sourcing.
  • Additional related experience may be required in lieu of a university degree.
  • Proven communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and presentation skills, with influencing and persuasive talents.
  • In depth knowledge of RFx development and execution, contraction preparation and contract management.
  • Ability to perform objective analysis and make sound commercial and sourcing decisions.
  • Strong written, verbal and presentation communication skills with the ability to influence and persuade.
  • Preferred :

    Enrollment in the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) / Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation program or equivalent is an asset

    Previous gas utility or energy industry experience.

    Pay rate : $50.00 - $60.00 per hour depending on experience.

    Please send your resume in confidence to paul.dusome@randstad.ca

    Advantages

  • Ability to perform objective analysis and make sound commercial and sourcing decisions.
  • Strong written, verbal and presentation communication skills with the ability to influence and persuade.
  • Responsibilities

    The Sourcing Specialist will work closely with assigned Sourcing Leaders and product segments as the local owner for assigned commodity(s). This role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that support business objectives, including cost optimization, supplier performance and contract management within the assigned purchase family.

    Key Responsibilities :

  • Developing & executing the local sourcing strategies that delivers a competitive advantage driving the strategic supplier initiatives. This includes supplier selection, development, and supplier consolidation to ensure sourcing optimization and overall supplier performance.
  • Driving sourcing execution for assigned commodity(s) or suppliers, including full accountability for buy and meeting deflation targets.
  • Performing detailed cost analysis of components & manufacturing processes used by our suppliers to ensure highest quality at the lowest cost solution.
  • Monitoring supplier quality and delivery performance and developing improvement strategies to ensure business needs are met.
  • Partnering with key local business stakeholders to ensure sourced material and services meet the needs of the business.
  • Driving improvements in sourcing processes including escalations due to delivery / quality issues, invoicing / payables issues, and database management.
  • Identify cost savings opportunities, associated risks, and develop mitigation plans.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage a variety of work processes when at times there are many simultaneous deadlines and issues that must be dealt with on short notice.
  • Coordinates cross-functional teams consisting of technical SMEs, operations SCM personnel, Law and other stakeholders, as required.
  • The Sourcing Specialist will work closely with assigned Sourcing Leaders and product segments as the local owner for assigned commodity(s). This role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that support business objectives, including cost optimization, supplier performance and contract management within the assigned purchase family.

    Key Responsibilities :

  • Developing & executing the local sourcing strategies that delivers a competitive advantage driving the strategic supplier initiatives. This includes supplier selection, development, and supplier consolidation to ensure sourcing optimization and overall supplier performance.
  • Driving sourcing execution for assigned commodity(s) or suppliers, including full accountability for buy and meeting deflation targets.
  • Performing detailed cost analysis of components & manufacturing processes used by our suppliers to ensure highest quality at the lowest cost solution.
  • Monitoring supplier quality and delivery performance and developing improvement strategies to ensure business needs are met.
  • Partnering with key local business stakeholders to ensure sourced material and services meet the needs of the business.
  • Driving improvements in sourcing processes including escalations due to delivery / quality issues, invoicing / payables issues, and database management.
  • Identify cost savings opportunities, associated risks, and develop mitigation plans.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage a variety of work processes when at times there are many simultaneous deadlines and issues that must be dealt with on short notice.
  • Coordinates cross-functional teams consisting of technical SMEs, operations SCM personnel, Law and other stakeholders, as required.
  • Required to communicate commercial and contractual issues to internal clients.
  • Negotiates with and influences internal and external stakeholders.
  • Criteria & Qualifications :

  • University degree in in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management or related field.
  • Minimum (7) seven or more years of progressively responsible and related experience in the Supply Chain Management or sourcing.
  • Additional related experience may be required in lieu of a university degree.
  • Proven communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and presentation skills, with influencing and persuasive talents.
  • In depth knowledge of RFx development and execution, contraction preparation and contract management.
  • Ability to perform objective analysis and make sound commercial and sourcing decisions.
  • Strong written, verbal and presentation communication skills with the ability to influence and persuade.
  • Preferred :

    Enrollment in the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) / Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation program or equivalent is an asset

    Previous gas utility or energy industry experience.

    Criteria & Qualifications :

  • University degree in in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management or related field.
  • Minimum (7) seven or more years of progressively responsible and related experience in the Supply Chain Management or sourcing.
  • Additional related experience may be required in lieu of a university degree.
  • Proven communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and presentation skills, with influencing and persuasive talents.
  • In depth knowledge of RFx development and execution, contraction preparation and contract management.
  • Ability to perform objective analysis and make sound commercial and sourcing decisions.
  • Strong written, verbal and presentation communication skills with the ability to influence and persuade.
  • Preferred :

    Enrollment in the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) / Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation program or equivalent is an asset

    Previous gas utility or energy industry experience.

    Pay rate : $50.00 - $60.00 per hour depending on experience.

    Please send your resume in confidence to paul.dusome@randstad.ca

    Qualifications

  • University degree in in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management or related field.
  • Minimum (7) seven or more years of progressively responsible and related experience in the Supply Chain Management or sourcing.
  • Additional related experience may be required in lieu of a university degree.
  • Proven communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and presentation skills, with influencing and persuasive talents.
  • In depth knowledge of RFx development and execution, contraction preparation and contract management.
  • Ability to perform objective analysis and make sound commercial and sourcing decisions.
  • Strong written, verbal and presentation communication skills with the ability to influence and persuade.
  • Summary

    The Sourcing Specialist will work closely with assigned Sourcing Leaders and product segments as the local owner for assigned commodity(s). This role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that support business objectives, including cost optimization, supplier performance and contract management within the assigned purchase family.

    Key Responsibilities :

  • Developing & executing the local sourcing strategies that delivers a competitive advantage driving the strategic supplier initiatives. This includes supplier selection, development, and supplier consolidation to ensure sourcing optimization and overall supplier performance.
  • Driving sourcing execution for assigned commodity(s) or suppliers, including full accountability for buy and meeting deflation targets.
  • Performing detailed cost analysis of components & manufacturing processes used by our suppliers to ensure highest quality at the lowest cost solution.
  • Monitoring supplier quality and delivery performance and developing improvement strategies to ensure business needs are met.
  • Partnering with key local business stakeholders to ensure sourced material and services meet the needs of the business.
  • Driving improvements in sourcing processes including escalations due to delivery / quality issues, invoicing / payables issues, and database management.
  • Identify cost savings opportunities, associated risks, and develop mitigation plans.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage a variety of work processes when at times there are many simultaneous deadlines and issues that must be dealt with on short notice.
  • Coordinates cross-functional teams consisting of technical SMEs, operations SCM personnel, Law and other stakeholders, as required.
  • The Sourcing Specialist will work closely with assigned Sourcing Leaders and product segments as the local owner for assigned commodity(s). This role is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that support business objectives, including cost optimization, supplier performance and contract management within the assigned purchase family.

    Key Responsibilities :

  • Developing & executing the local sourcing strategies that delivers a competitive advantage driving the strategic supplier initiatives. This includes supplier selection, development, and supplier consolidation to ensure sourcing optimization and overall supplier performance.
  • Driving sourcing execution for assigned commodity(s) or suppliers, including full accountability for buy and meeting deflation targets.
  • Performing detailed cost analysis of components & manufacturing processes used by our suppliers to ensure highest quality at the lowest cost solution.
  • Monitoring supplier quality and delivery performance and developing improvement strategies to ensure business needs are met.
  • Partnering with key local business stakeholders to ensure sourced material and services meet the needs of the business.
  • Driving improvements in sourcing processes including escalations due to delivery / quality issues, invoicing / payables issues, and database management.
  • Identify cost savings opportunities, associated risks, and develop mitigation plans.
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage a variety of work processes when at times there are many simultaneous deadlines and issues that must be dealt with on short notice.
  • Coordinates cross-functional teams consisting of technical SMEs, operations SCM personnel, Law and other stakeholders, as required.
  • Required to communicate commercial and contractual issues to internal clients.
  • Negotiates with and influences internal and external stakeholders.
  • Criteria & Qualifications :

  • University degree in in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management or related field.
  • Minimum (7) seven or more years of progressively responsible and related experience in the Supply Chain Management or sourcing.
  • Additional related experience may be required in lieu of a university degree.
  • Proven communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and presentation skills, with influencing and persuasive talents.
  • In depth knowledge of RFx development and execution, contraction preparation and contract management.
  • Ability to perform objective analysis and make sound commercial and sourcing decisions.
  • Strong written, verbal and presentation communication skills with the ability to influence and persuade.
  • Preferred :

    Enrollment in the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) / Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation program or equivalent is an asset

    Previous gas utility or energy industry experience.

    Criteria & Qualifications :

  • University degree in in Engineering, Business, Supply Chain Management or related field.
  • Minimum (7) seven or more years of progressively responsible and related experience in the Supply Chain Management or sourcing.
  • Additional related experience may be required in lieu of a university degree.
  • Proven communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and presentation skills, with influencing and persuasive talents.
  • In depth knowledge of RFx development and execution, contraction preparation and contract management.
  • Ability to perform objective analysis and make sound commercial and sourcing decisions.
  • Strong written, verbal and presentation communication skills with the ability to influence and persuade.
  • Preferred :

    Enrollment in the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) / Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation program or equivalent is an asset

    Previous gas utility or energy industry experience.

    Pay rate : $50.00 - $60.00 per hour depending on experience.

    Please send your resume in confidence to paul.dusome@randstad.ca

    Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary / gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.

    Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.

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