Senior Manager, Sourcing Business Process

Arc'teryx Equipment; North Vancouver; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager to lead sourcing and supply chain transformation projects. This role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams to design and implement best-in-class solutions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in sourcing, strong project management skills, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. You will drive business readiness, optimize processes, and mentor a high-performing team in a dynamic environment. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a forward-thinking organization, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 8+ years in sourcing/supply chain, with 2+ years in leadership.
• Strong knowledge of Supply Chain principles and project management.

Responsibilities

• Lead business transformation projects for Sourcing teams.
• Identify gaps in processes and evaluate potential solutions.
• Communicate project status and manage stakeholder expectations.

Skills

Supply Chain Principles

Project Management

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain

PMP Certification

Tools

ERP Systems

Project Management Tools

SAP

Job description

Senior Manager, Sourcing Business Process

Department: Sourcing

Reports to: Director, Supply Planning

Location: North Vancouver, BC

Your Opportunity at ARC’TERYX:

As the lead for Sourcing / Supply Planning on business transformation projects, you will provide department-specific needs, work with consultants and the overall company to identify best-in-class solutions, coordinate departmental work for the project, provide input on whether proposed solutions meet needs, and coordinate testing and implementation of the new solution(s). This role is based out of our North Vancouver office and possible in a hybrid work environment. Candidates must be eligible to work in Canada.

Meet your future team:

The Sourcing Business Process (SBP) team partners closely with various parts of the business to initiate, manage, and provide oversight of initiatives that enable Sourcing to elevate and achieve its strategic goals and objectives. The Sr. Manager will work with internal and external cross-functional groups to ideate, design, and deliver a variety of end-to-end business processes and system solutions.

Core Activities:

• Driving overall business readiness prior to project go-live on behalf of the Sourcing teams.
• Identifying gaps between business requirements and process/system design, and leading the evaluation of potential solutions.
• Gathering and testing the requirements of the Sourcing teams for externally led projects.
• Acting as the point of contact and representative of Sourcing teams to ensure that their needs are considered across the business processes implemented.
• Ensuring best practices and process optimization are built at the design stage.
• Documenting the current and future state of all business processes affected by projects.
• Identifying operational changes and leading the process/system change within internal departments.
• Communicating the end-state consistently to the project team and notifying project leadership of any challenges to the plan.
• Working closely with internal and global project teams to ensure that projects stay on track.
• Communicating project status and potential roadblocks to project leadership.
• Holding stakeholders accountable to committed timelines and deliverables.
• Developing and maintaining a healthy working relationship with Supply Chain leaders.
• Building and developing a high-performing team providing clear guidance and mentorship.

Future Projects:

• Initiatives relating to SAP enhancements and Business Transformation upgrades.
• New Technology / Business Processes and Supply Chain related priorities.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain and/or Project Management.
• 8+ years experience in sourcing and/or supply chain roles, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of Supply Chain principles.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Proven experience in leading ERP implementations and process improvements.
• Strong understanding of Sourcing/Planning processes.
• Ability to think strategically and align initiatives with organizational goals.
• Experience in developing and executing strategic plans for Supply Chain systems optimization.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in project management methodologies and tools.
• Proactive in identifying issues and developing solutions.

Equal Opportunity:

Arc’teryx is committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity where voices are heard, people are seen, and values are respected. We believe inclusion helps create a healthier, happier workplace, driving creativity and innovation.