Direct Materials Sourcing Specialist

INNIO Group; Welland; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

INNIO Group in Welland, Ontario is seeking a Direct Material Procurement Specialist to join our supply chain team. You will support category strategy development, execute key initiatives, and drive supplier performance improvements.

The role requires 3+ years in sourcing or procurement, strong analytical and negotiation skills, and proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP systems (Oracle preferred).

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 3+ years in sourcing, procurement or related field with project, risk and strategic sourcing experience.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive results.
• Excel and PowerPoint proficiency; ERP experience (Oracle) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support development and execution of category strategies and key supply chain initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement across sourcing processes, tools, and workflows.
• Proactively assess supplier capabilities, capacity, and potential supply risks.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance (OTD).
• Request and analyze supplier quotations using Total Cost of Ownership logic.
• Support negotiations and activities for the Global Category Leader (GCL).
• Conduct shortage root cause analysis with planning before escalation.

Skills

Sourcing & procurement

Negotiation

Project management

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Related field acceptable

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Oracle ERP

Job description

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $103,000 which will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

We are seeking a Direct Material Procurement Specialist to join our supply chain team in Welland, ON. In this role, you will support category strategy development and execute key supply chain initiatives. You will proactively assess supplier capabilities, analyze spend data, and drive cost reduction and supplier performance improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Continuous Improvement

• Support development and execution of category strategies and key supply chain initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement across sourcing processes, tools, and workflows.

Supplier Management

• Proactively assess supplier capabilities, capacity, and potential supply risks.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance, including On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• Request and analyze supplier quotations using Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) logic.
• Support complex supplier negotiations and preparation activities for the Global Category Leader (GCL).
• Conduct shortage root cause analysis with the planning team prior to escalation to GCL.

Cost & Data Analysis

• Analyze spend data to identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Support execution and tracking of cost savings projects
• Monitor market trends that impact material costs (raw materials, exchange rates, etc.)

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with engineering, production, planning, finance, and other internal teams to understand requirements and align procurement activities.
• Support additional responsibilities assigned by the Senior Sourcing Manager or GCL team.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong technical aptitude and business acumen, with proven influencing, negotiation, and facilitation skills developed through at least 3 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain management, or a related field. Proven track record in project management, risk management, and strategic sourcing.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive results.
• Strong knowledge/skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and procurement processes.
• Entrepreneurial, intrinsically motivated mindset with demonstrated ownership of responsibilities.
• Team player mentality and continuous improvement mindset.

Accommodations

INNIO is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will make reasonable accommodations for the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department at [e-mail] to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

As part of our commitment to innovation and efficiency, INNIO utilizes AI technology to assist in the initial screening of applicants. All hiring decisions are made with human oversight to ensure fairness, context, and alignment with our core values.