Strategic Sourcing Lead: Tech & Marketing

Sportchek; Toronto; On-site; CAD 64,000 - 106,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Retirement programs

Incentives and education programs

Product discounts

Job summary

Sportchek is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support enterprise-wide procurement in Technology and Marketing, including media, events and related services. You will lead sourcing strategies, engage stakeholders, and negotiate terms to maximize value while ensuring compliance.

You will partner with legal and internal teams to ensure contracts meet business needs and governance standards, while driving process improvements and cost reductions across supplier portfolios.

Qualifications

• University degree, College/Technical Institute diploma, or equivalent work experience in Business, Supply Chain, Procurement, Marketing, Technology or a related field.
• Minimum three (3) years of experience in Technology and/or Marketing procurement or strategic sourcing.
• SCMP/NISCL/MCIPS or equivalent designation is considered an asset.
• Knowledge of procurement processes: sourcing, RFx, negotiations, contract review, stakeholder mgmt.
• Experience in Technology and Marketing procurement categories (software, SaaS/cloud, hardware, services) and related marketing categories.

Responsibilities

• Lead agile sourcing processes for Technology and Marketing categories, including evaluation and negotiation strategies.
• Manage sourcing and contracting for medium to high-complexity tasks with suppliers.
• Coordinate with internal legal for contract governance and compliance.
• Collaborate with Technology and business teams to meet priorities through contracted solutions.
• Develop and implement procurement strategies to maximize value and minimize risk.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic sourcing

RFx

Negotiations

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Education

University degree

College/Technical Institute diploma

Job description

Sportchek is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support enterprise-wide procurement in Technology and Marketing, including media, events and related services. You will lead sourcing strategies, engage stakeholders, and negotiate terms to maximize value while ensuring compliance.

You will partner with legal and internal teams to ensure contracts meet business needs and governance standards, while driving process improvements and cost reductions across supplier portfolios.