Sourcing Specialist

Marshall; City of Moncton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Moncton is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to enhance procurement processes. This role involves developing sourcing strategies, researching suppliers, and negotiating contracts. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering or Business and over 5 years of procurement experience in manufacturing. Excellent communication, data management, and negotiation skills are essential, coupled with proficiency in ERP and MRP systems. This position offers an opportunity to impact the company's cost-efficiency and quality standards significantly.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of procurement experience in manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of contract law and vendor risk management.
• Good numeracy and analytical skills required.

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing strategies aligning with organizational goals.
• Research and compare suppliers for procurement options.
• Prepare and issue RFQ/RFPs for procurement activities.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Excel skills

Data management skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Engineering or Business

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

Job description

Marshall Land Systems is currently seeking a Sourcing Specialist to join our team in Moncton, NB. Reporting to the Manager, Purchasing Shared Services, this role plays a key role in identifying, evaluating, and managing suppliers to ensure the company gets the best quality materials, goods, and services at the best possible cost and within required timelines. The Sourcing Specialist collaborates closely with cross‑functional teams, including business development to ensure sourcing strategies align with competitive and compliant offerings.

Responsibilities

• Execute on sourcing strategies that align with Marshall’s goals for cost efficiency, quality, and business continuity.
• Research and compare suppliers based on pricing, quality, availability, terms, and other relevant factors to secure the best procurement options for materials, supplies, services, and equipment.
• Identify, evaluate and negotiate with suppliers to secure the best terms and conditions.
• Prepare and issue RFQ/RFPs.
• Analyze spend data by category and identify opportunities for consolidation, process improvements and cost efficiency.
• Support risk management initiatives by identifying potential supply chain risks and building contingency plans.
• Provide market insights, risk assessments, and cost analysis to support decision making.
• Collaborate with business development to support sourcing inputs for new bids.
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies, quality requirements and ethical sourcing practices.
• Prepare cost estimates, supplier quotations and summaries for inclusion in bid packages.
• Partner with internal teams including Operations, Engineering, Finance and Legal to ensure strategies align with organizational needs.
• Maintain sourcing documentation and reporting to build a repository of approximate costs by commodity.
• Prepare reports and updates for leadership on sourcing performance and cost savings.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Degree or diploma in Engineering, Business (Supply Chain) or other technical discipline.
• Procurement expertise (5+ years) in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of ERP and MRP systems, P2P and procurement processes.
• Understanding of contract law and vendor risk management.
• Knowledge of blueprint reading, bill of materials (BOMs), and engineering change control.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and supply chain optimization methods.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and security clearance requirements.
• Good numeracy skills / data management skills.
• Excel skills.
• Strong negotiation and contract management abilities.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to present data clearly and concisely.
• Ability to work under pressure with competing demands.

Must be eligible to meet the requirements of export control regulations, including the Canadian Controlled Goods Program and Canadian government security requirements.

About Marshall

Marshall Land Systems is part of the 110‑year‑old Marshall Group of Companies, an independent private organization headquartered in Cambridge (UK).

Located in Ottawa and Moncton, Marshall Canada provides military and commercial customers with a range of world‑leading applied engineering services and product solutions across Canada and beyond. Marshall seeks to develop and deliver long‑term value to its customers, whilst remaining firmly committed to enhancing the communities in which it operates and creating exciting opportunities for its people.

For decades, our Land Systems team has been providing configurable, modular, highly advanced infrastructure solutions such as: laboratories, medical facilities, command and control centres, communication hubs and tactical shelters. From the heat of the desert to sub‑zero temperatures we have also provided vehicle systems and platform integrations that enabled us to provide protection for people and equipment operating in the most challenging environments.

We are growing and we would love for you to join our team. This is truly an organization where you can have an enormous impact on the world around you. If you want to make your mark in an organization where people really matter, this could be the opportunity you have been looking for.

Marshall Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marshall Group is an equal opportunity employer and values a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, colour, religion, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information about Equal Opportunity in the Workplace please click here.