diversity manager

Reliance Foundry; New Westminster; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in New Westminster is seeking a Sourcing Manager to spearhead their global sourcing strategy. The role involves negotiating vendor contracts, optimizing supply chain efficiencies, and collaborating across departments. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing and possess strong analytical and negotiation skills. This full-time position comes with a competitive salary package and requires on-site presence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or similar role.
• Proven expertise in vendor negotiations and global supply chain management.
• Strong analytical abilities with financial acumen.

Responsibilities

• Lead identification and evaluation of global vendors.
• Negotiate prices, contracts, and shipping terms.
• Build and maintain long-term supplier relationships.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Vendor negotiation

Cost analysis

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related

Tools

Excel for cost modeling

Job description

Overview

Reliance Foundry is looking for a dynamic Sourcing Manager to join our global supply chain team. This is a strategic role within the Global Supply Chain, reporting to the Director of Operations and Supply Chain. The position emphasizes identifying and evaluating global vendors, negotiating terms, and defining a strategic sourcing strategy to support end-to-end procurement and supplier integration.

What you’ll own & influence

• Global Sourcing & Commercial Strategy: lead identification, evaluation, and qualification of global vendors; guide the RFQ process to secure optimal FOB costs; calculate landed costs; collaborate on pricing proposals for market competitiveness and profitability.
• Negotiation: negotiate prices, contracts, and shipping terms to achieve cost-effective procurement and maintain continuous supply.
• Supplier Relationship Management: build and maintain strong, long-term supplier relationships; monitor performance and resolve disputes; manage supplier risk.
• Supply Chain Optimization: develop and implement sourcing strategies to improve efficiency and effectiveness; ensure suppliers meet quality standards through audits and QA practices.
• Risk Mitigation: assess supplier risks and implement mitigation strategies.
• Strategic Sourcing: develop long-term sourcing strategies aligned with company goals.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: collaborate with Engineering, Product Management, Program Management, and Supply Chain to ensure successful vendor integration.
• Team Mentorship: manage and mentor the Sourcing Specialist, providing strategic direction and fostering professional growth.

What you bring to the table

• A Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or a similar blended role.
• Proven expertise in full lifecycle of sourcing, including vendor negotiations, RFQ processes, and global supply chain management.
• Excellent financial acumen with the ability to perform cost analysis and evaluate quotes based on total cost of ownership (TCO).
• Strong analytical and strategic thinking abilities; knowledge of market dynamics and supplier evaluation techniques.
• Exceptional negotiation and communication skills; demonstrated leadership including mentoring and developing a direct report.
• Collaborative spirit and ability to work across multiple departments; proficiency with strategic analysis tools and advanced Excel for cost modeling.
• Experience with overseas suppliers; languages such as Mandarin, Vietnamese, Taiwanese, Korean, Turkish, or Spanish are highly valuable.

Location & terms

• Location: New Westminster, BC
• Work location: On site
• Salary: $75,000 to $90,000 YEAR annually
• Terms of employment: Full time
• Starts as soon as possible
• Vacancies: 1

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