Sourcing Manager

Altis Recruitment; Golden Horseshoe; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a detail-oriented Sourcing Specialist to lead innovative category strategies that drive business growth and enhance supplier relationships. In this dynamic role, you will engage in project management and procurement expertise to optimize sourcing efforts across various goods and services. You will work within a collaborative team, ensuring alignment with ethical sourcing and sustainability practices while having fun and advancing your career. This exciting opportunity offers a hybrid work environment, allowing you to balance office and remote work effectively.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in sourcing or procurement roles.
• Solid understanding of supplier negotiation and cost modeling.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with company goals.
• Identify savings opportunities through market trend analysis.
• Maintain and grow supplier relationships for optimal alignment.

Skills

Sourcing Fundamentals

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Supplier Negotiation

Communication Skills

Emotional Intelligence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain

Bachelor’s degree in Business

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

SAP Ariba

Oracle

Power BI

Tableau

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented Sourcing Specialist to lead and execute category strategies that support business growth, reduce risk, and drive value through strong supplier relationships and data-driven decision-making. This role requires a combination of project management, supplier engagement, and procurement expertise to optimize sourcing efforts across a range of goods or services.

Join a dynamic and collaborative sourcing team where innovation meets purpose—help shape the future of supply chain with a brand people love, all while having fun and growing your career.

- 1 year contract to start with the potential to extend

- Hybrid (3 days in office, 2 days remote)

- Monday to Friday 9-5

- Competitive salary

Key Responsibilities

Business Strategy & Execution

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that align with company goals and stakeholder needs, factoring in ethical sourcing, sustainability, and supplier diversity where relevant.
• Lead and manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously, ensuring timely and successful completion.
• Build strong business cases to gain internal alignment on sourcing decisions, considering financial and operational impact.

Value Creation & Cost Management

• Identify savings opportunities and areas for added value by analyzing spend, market trends, and supplier capabilities.
• Work closely with suppliers and internal stakeholders to optimize pricing, quality, and service delivery.
• Track and report cost savings, innovation initiatives, and performance improvements.

Supplier Management

• Maintain and grow supplier relationships to ensure alignment with business objectives and values such as trust and transparency.
• Lead supplier meetings, provide feedback, and help them better understand internal expectations and priorities.
• Support innovation by connecting supplier capabilities with business needs.

Risk & Compliance

• Draft and negotiate supplier contracts, working closely with legal and business partners to ensure terms meet company standards and mitigate risk.
• Identify and manage supplier-related risks including financial health, capacity, compliance, and delivery issues.
• Help ensure that sourcing activities align with corporate governance and compliance standards.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field preferred.

Experience:

• 2+ years of experience in sourcing, procurement, finance, supply chain, engineering, or analytics.

Key Skills:

• Solid understanding of sourcing and procurement fundamentals (e.g., RFX, supplier negotiation, cost modeling).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and adjust to changing demands.
• Effective communicator with experience presenting strategies and outcomes to stakeholders.
• High emotional intelligence with the ability to influence others and manage change.
• Proficiency in Excel (including pivot tables, formulas), PowerPoint, and familiarity with tools like SAP Ariba, Oracle, Power BI, Tableau, or similar platforms.