Sourcing Manager

Arrow Workforce Solutions; Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Sourcing Manager to lead strategic sourcing for indirect goods and services. The role involves negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and implementing sourcing strategies across various categories such as transportation and warehousing. The ideal candidate has 3–7 years of sourcing experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in sourcing technology. This position offers the opportunity to drive cost savings and enhance supplier performance, working closely with cross-functional teams in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of strategic sourcing experience, including contract negotiation.
• Broad sourcing experience across various indirect goods and services categories.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic sourcing for indirect goods and services across Supply Chain.
• Assess sourcing opportunities and implement sourcing strategies.
• Negotiate supplier contracts to ensure best value.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract negotiation

Supplier relationship management

Performance tracking

Negotiation skills

Education

College degree in business or related field

CPM certification

Tools

Ariba

Coupa

Keelvar

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Sourcing Manager will lead strategic sourcing for indirect goods and services across Supply Chain spend categories, including Transportation (LTL/FTL, Linehaul), Home Delivery (First Mile / Last Mile), Small Parcel Delivery, Warehousing, Distribution, and Reverse Logistics. This role is responsible for driving cost savings, improving supplier performance, and supporting corporate projects with a sourcing mandate.

The Sourcing Manager will work closely with business areas to identify sourcing needs, evaluate suppliers, negotiate and manage contracts, and monitor compliance and supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Assess sourcing opportunities and supply markets to develop and implement sourcing strategies.
• Collaborate with business areas to define requirements and identify suppliers that meet specifications and quality standards.
• Execute strategic sourcing best practices, including negotiation, RFx processes, supplier evaluation, and cost optimization.
• Negotiate supplier contracts to ensure the best value for products and services.
• Maintain standard rate cards for negotiated contracts and benchmark market rates.
• Manage supplier relationships, collect and analyze performance data, and recommend improvements.
• Track and report cost savings, performance metrics, and contract compliance.
• Identify category-related cost‑saving opportunities, such as specification rationalization or demand management.
• Support cross‑functional initiatives to address business challenges and enhance competitive advantage.
• Monitor purchase orders, vendor service, delivery schedules, and product quality.
• Provide guidance to Sourcing Analysts, including setting performance expectations and reviewing outcomes.

Experience and Qualifications

• 3–7 years of strategic sourcing experience, including contract negotiation, competitive price analysis, supplier relationship management, and performance tracking.
• Broad sourcing experience across multiple indirect goods and services categories, including transportation, courier services, warehousing, distribution, and reverse logistics.
• College degree in business or related field, or equivalent years of experience.
• Experience with sourcing/procurement technology such as Ariba, Coupa, or Keelvar.
• Deep knowledge of sourcing best practices, including reverse auctions, online bidding, and supplier performance scorecards.
• CPM certification is a plus.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills; strong negotiation and conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to interact effectively across cross‑functional teams and all levels of management.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and high‑level analytical tools.
• Highly organized, professional, self‑motivated, and a team player.
• Strategic decision‑making and problem‑solving
• Supplier management and performance evaluation
• Cost reduction and budget management
• Relationship building and stakeholder engagement
• Time management, prioritization, and execution of sourcing initiatives