Strategic Sourcing Architect

Socket.dev; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BGIS is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to collaborate with Strategic Sourcing Managers on RFXs, contract reviews, and other supply chain initiatives. You will support stakeholder interviews, advanced financial analyses, and proposal modeling with Word, Excel and PowerPoint communication summaries.

Key activities include developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier performance and contracts, and driving cost savings.

Qualifications

• University graduation or professional certification.
• Minimum 3-5 years in Strategic Sourcing.
• Ability to develop and execute category management strategies and plans.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Excellent MS Office skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Strong negotiation and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develops and recommends advanced and complex strategic plans for Manager review.
• Implements strategic plans.
• Develops and recommends sourcing strategies that maximize value and mitigate risks.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Advanced analytical skills

Negotiation skills

MS Office proficiency

English communication

Relationship building

Project management

Strategic thinking

Education

University graduation

CSCMP designation asset

Tools

MS Office

Job description

BGIS is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to collaborate with Strategic Sourcing Managers on RFXs, contract reviews, and other supply chain initiatives. You will support stakeholder interviews, advanced financial analyses, and proposal modeling with Word, Excel and PowerPoint communication summaries.

Key activities include developing sourcing strategies, managing supplier performance and contracts, and driving cost savings.