Sourcing Manager (Direct Category)

S&C Electric; Toronto; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy solutions provider in Ontario is seeking an experienced Sourcing Manager to oversee key commodity portfolios and ensure supplier performance. This role involves strategic sourcing, negotiations, and developing long-term supplier relationships. Ideal candidates will have a degree in business or a related field, experience in manufacturing, and strong negotiation skills. Competitive compensation and a flexible working environment are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation and bonus plan

Pension plan

100% paid medical benefits

Paid holiday shutdown

Flexible summer hours

Employee assistance program

Access to internal learning platform

Qualifications

• Work experience managing direct material category in manufacturing.
• Ability to implement strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Experience leading cross-functional global teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage performance of direct material suppliers.
• Develop and implement global sourcing strategy.
• Lead supplier evaluations and negotiations.
• Ensure adherence to supply agreements.

Skills

Supplier management

Negotiation skills

Strategic sourcing

Cross-functional teamwork

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Degree in business or technical discipline

MBA or certification by ISM (CSM/CPSM)

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Overview

Overview: Do you want to be a part of a global team whose mission is to be the leading specialist in electric power switching, protection, and control by creating innovative solutions that are easily applied and provide the best long-term value? We help companies like Bruce Power, Toronto Hydro, Hydro Quebec, and many others keep the lights on for their customers.

We design, manufacture, provide post-sales support and everything in between. Our business is fostered around our core values of personal integrity, respect for people, commitment to excellence and responsible stewardship. We are happy to share that we are a landfill-free company. We take our commitment to our Team Members, Customers, and the environment seriously.

We are currently looking for an experienced Sourcing Manager (Direct Category) to join our team. This experienced and professional individual will manage several key commodity portfolios and suppliers that will serve the needs of the S&C manufacturing location. The individual will also have the indirect responsibility of finding, qualifying, and developing suppliers with a long-term view to being used in all of S&C’s global locations.

This Sourcing Manager will be responsible for ensuring that the correct supply base is selected for each of the assigned commodities, while ensuring that cost reduction targets and supplier performance goals are met. The person will be tasked with ensuring that the longer-term relationships are solidified through long-term agreements or contracts, as well as inventory agreements. The individual will undertake commodity and industry benchmarking projects to ensure that S&C remains at a competitive advantage in the marketplace and will ensure that the global sourcing team is made aware of potential “best in class” suppliers.

What You Will Do

• Actively manage the performance of the commodity portfolio of direct material suppliers to ensure that all KPIs are met.
• Develop and implement a global sourcing strategy for each of the categories / commodities based on industry and market trends and conditions, and continue to assess in the medium / long-term (3-5 years) horizon.
• Perform Supplier Development action plans / improvement plans through regular business reviews with the suppliers.
• Ownership of Supplier Business Reviews (SBR).
• Plan and conduct strategic and tactical negotiations related to supply and purchase agreements with a view to mutual benefits and success.
• Lead supplier evaluations and communicate the results to the supplier, internal customers and the leadership team.
• Assess new suppliers for business fit, financial stability and ensure that they will provide best overall value to S&C.
• Lead and / or participate in a formal Category Management process.
• Develop long-term project plans to increase the number of qualified suppliers on the S&C Approved Supplier Matrix (ASM).
• Ensure that only ASM-Q suppliers are used in supplying S&C with materials.
• Using Net Cost reporting, ensure that market inflation / deflation is understood in each portfolio and develop, where required, mitigation plans.
• Ensure the use and promotion of ASM-Q suppliers on NPD (New Product Development) projects and look to mitigate supply chain risk if identified.
• Negotiate prices and make contract commitments with established and new suppliers.
• Conduct regular comprehensive commercial audits and financial review of the supply base.
• Escalation management and conduit from supplier to senior management team.
• Ensure that all sourcing project plans are updated and maintained on a regular basis.

The ideal candidate will have

• Degree in business or technical discipline. MBA or current certification by ISM (CSM / CPSM) or APICS CSCP would be beneficial.
• Work experience in a similar capacity managing direct material category, preferably in mechanical manufacturing or heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• Work record showing the ability to conceive and implement strategic sourcing initiatives and assure their long-term success.
• Demonstrated experience leading and participating on cross-functional global teams.
• Experience with and understanding of manufacturing processes for industrial products and components.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including personal and group presentations.
• Highly skilled in the use of business technology and communication tools
• Excellent working knowledge of MS Office

Physical Effort

Normal or frequent minor physical effort is required for the day-to-day activity in the workplace. May involve standing, sitting, walking, climbing stairs and lifting / moving / using objects or equipment up to 5kg / 11lbs

Ability to Work From Home

Yes – Remote with flexibility (must be in the GTA - reasonable commute to the plant when required)

Travel

Ability to travel domestically or internationally 35% of the time.

Why Work for S&C Electric Canada Ltd

Celebrating a Century of Innovation. S&C has been around for over 100 years, and we help companies keep the lights on for their customers. Integrity, enthusiasm, sustained energy. These are the traits that S&C has always looked for and found when seeking people to join our team. S&C offers a competitive package of pay and benefits, including :

• Competitive compensation and Bonus Plan
• Pension Plan
• Flexible Benefit Options, medical 100% paid by S&C
• Paid Holiday Shutdown
• Summer Hours
• Seniority Recognition Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• A safe and fun working environment where we celebrate our milestones.
• Access to Spark LMS, our internal learning platform which gives you an opportunity to learn new skills and improve on the ones you already have.

These are just some of the other reasons why S&C is a great place to work. We are a large team who believes in providing growth opportunities to our team members. The career possibilities at S&C are endless. Do we still have your attention? If so, click on the link to submit your application and join our team today!

S&C Electric Canada Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, S&C Electric Canada Ltd. will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and / or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and / or assessment process, please inform S&C Electric Canada Ltd.’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.