Strategic Mechanical Sourcing Leader | Hybrid QC

BlackBerry Inc.; Quebec; Hybrid; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Job summary

ABB Canada, located in Quebec City, is seeking a Category Specialist – Mechanical to drive strategic sourcing for mechanical components across our manufacturing operations. You will lead RFQs, supplier evaluations, and negotiations, while partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Quality and Logistics to meet cost, quality and delivery goals.

You will develop category strategies for machined parts, castings, forgings, plastics and assemblies, and manage supplier relationships to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering, Production or Operations Management, Supply Chain Management or a related field.
• Experience in strategic sourcing, supplier evaluation and contract management within manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Fluency in French and English; English required to communicate with suppliers and stakeholders outside Quebec.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for mechanical components (machined parts, castings, forgings, plastics, enclosures) and related assemblies.
• Lead RFQs, supplier evaluations, negotiations and contract management for mechanical components.
• Monitor supplier performance with KPIs (quality, on-time delivery, cost, capacity) and drive continuous improvement.
• Identify and mitigate supply risks and develop contingency plans to ensure continuity.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Project management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering/Production/Operations Management or Supply Chain

Tools

SAP (ERP)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

ABB Canada, located in Quebec City, is seeking a Category Specialist – Mechanical to drive strategic sourcing for mechanical components across our manufacturing operations. You will lead RFQs, supplier evaluations, and negotiations, while partnering with Engineering, Manufacturing, Planning, Quality and Logistics to meet cost, quality and delivery goals.

You will develop category strategies for machined parts, castings, forgings, plastics and assemblies, and manage supplier relationships to