Senior Strategic Sourcing Lead

IDEX; Southwestern Ontario; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing firm located in Waterloo, ON, is seeking a Senior Strategic Sourcing Lead. You will lead sourcing initiatives across international supply chains, focusing on supplier development and cost optimization. The ideal candidate has a post-secondary degree and at least 7 years of experience in supply chain management, along with strong negotiation and communication skills. This role requires the ability to travel internationally up to 50% of the time.

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer

Reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive supply chain management experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience directly managing material procurement and associated suppliers.
• Committed to continuous improvement within the supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans aligned with business goals.
• Lead localization & new product sourcing initiatives.
• Supplier negotiation and relationship management.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Communication skills

Problem analysis

Project management

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in a related discipline

Post graduate degree in Materials Management/Supply Chain/Business Administration

Tools

MRP/ERP systems (JDE, Visual, SAP, Oracle)

MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Overview

If you’re looking for a special place to build or grow your career, you’ve found it. Whether you’re an experienced professional, a recent college graduate or somewhere in between, IDEX is a place where you can apply your existing skills and learn new ones in an environment where you can make an impact.

With interesting opportunities in engineering, marketing, sales, supply chain, operations, HR, finance, and more across more than 40 diverse businesses around the globe, chances are, we have something special for you.

Position: Senior Strategic Sourcing Lead

Department: Sourcing

Location: Waterloo, ON

Position Summary

The primary function of this position is to lead and execute sourcing initiatives across global supply chains, focusing on supplier development, cost optimization, risk mitigation and alignment with organizational growth plans. The role ensures long-term value creation through supplier partnerships, localization strategies and continuous improvement in quality, delivery and cost.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategic sourcing plans aligned with business goals
• Identify, assess and onboard global suppliers for critical commodities and processes
• Lead localization & new product sourcing initiatives with robust business case preparation and execution
• Drive cost reduction through zero-based costing, alternate sourcing and process improvements
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (engineering, quality, finance, production) to ensure sourcing success
• Supplier negotiation and relationship management
• Project management and localization strategy, quality assurance and technical know-how, lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, along with global collaboration and communication skills
• Expertise in manufacturing processes including fabrication, machining, casting and surface treatment. Hands on experience with GD&T, metrology and testing equipment to ensure first-time-right quality
• Understanding techno-commercial sourcing of Electro-Mechanical bought outs & industrial equipment/instruments like induction motors, pumps, sensors, valves, transducers, control panels, couplings, seals, etc.
• Skilled in managing strategic sourcing projects within budget and timelines
• Proficient in lean tools and continuous improvement methodologies
• Demonstrates results-focused attitude, resilience under pressure, and the ability to remove barriers to success
• Models decisions that support company ethics and values
• Communicates clearly and persuasively, adapting style for different audiences to reach mutual outcomes
• Sets objectives and measurable KPIs aligned with critical business objectives; identifies root causes and implements corrective actions with sound measurement
• Ability to travel internationally up to 50% of the year

Qualifications

• Must have a post-secondary diploma or degree in a related discipline (mechanical/production/relevant technical field)
• Post graduate degree in Materials Management/Supply Chain/Business Administration
• Industry process knowledge: APQP, PPAP and FAA
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive supply chain management experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience directly managing material procurement and associated suppliers
• Excellent negotiation skills
• MRP/ERP experience required (JDE, Visual, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Intermediate level skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• A strong team-player with experience in cross-functional teams
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong problem analysis and resolution skills
• Committed to continuous improvement within the supply chain
• Ability to multitask and prioritize tasks

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

IDEX is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IDEX gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, creed, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other consideration or protected category made unlawful by federal, state or local laws.

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