Global Sourcing Specialist

Cameleon RHLondon, ON, ca

8 days ago

Job type

Full-time

Permanent

Job description

At Caméléon RH, we believe in happiness at work, and that means matching the right role with the right company, the right boss and the right environment to keep you energized! We're here to listen, understand and get to know the person behind the resume. We're committed to presenting you with offers that will enable you to grow and realize your full potential, not only as a professional, but also as an individual. Are you ready for the Caméléon adventure?

Location : London, Ontario

Type of position : Permanent and full time

Your work environment :

We are looking for an individual who is energetic, passionate, a self-starter, problem solver with forward thinking, result-driven and customer centric mentality. The Global Sourcing Specialist should be an enthusiastic team player and high performer.

The Global Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for the supplier sourcing, cost negotiation, supplier qualification and performance management in a cost effective, consistent quality and well managed CSR manner. The efforts will ensure that supplier identification, development, cost management and continuous improvement becomes a core competency.

Your day-to-day :

Develop and implement efficient sourcing and category management strategies.
Collect and analyze supply requirements across the business units and cross-function teams and translate to the sourcing plan and activities to deliver the result to meet the business needs.
Stay close to the market reality and conduct cost negotiation to ensure the competitiveness of sourced materials and goods.
Continuously improve the total cost of ownership through planned negotiations, product standardization, cost analysis and re-engineering and so on. Perform cost and scenario analysis, and benchmarking to support company's bottom line and EBITDA performance.
Discover and develop partnership with trustworthy vendors and suppliers.
Stay close with raw material index, new products availability, and innovation trends to keep the company competitive and well-informed with the change of supply.

A short list of essentials :

BA or BSc degree in supply chain management or business administration, master's degree is an asset.

5 years of work experience of increasing responsibilities in sourcing / procurement, and +5 years as a Sourcing Specialist

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Ability to cultivate and impart knowledge in consumer insights, industry trends and competitive landscapes

English proficiency mandatory as the role is located in Ontario.

Strong business acumen and strategic thinking with solid judgement

Self-starter, fast learner, and a problem solver

Good reasons to apply :

Competitive salary.

Comprehensive insurance program including EAP and telemedicine for you and your family.

Pension plan with company matching.

A lot of training, coaching and professional development opportunities.