Strategic Sourcing Manager – Montreal QC

Ranger Design; Montreal; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in fleet solutions based in Montreal is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager. The ideal candidate will have at least four years of procurement experience and strong analytical, negotiation, and communication skills. Responsibilities include analyzing costs, negotiating contracts, and leading supplier relationships. This role offers the opportunity to significantly impact various projects within the company.

Qualifications

• At least four years of procurement experience in a related industry.
• Knowledge of quality standards, ISO, and OEM standards.
• Comfortable performing audits based on company needs.

Responsibilities

• Analyze and calculate procurement costs.
• Negotiate contracts with key suppliers.
• Drive purchasing decisions based on market trends.

Skills

Analytical skills

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Bilingual communication

Tools

ERP system (Epicor preferred)

SQL

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Location : Montreal, Quebec

Permanent position (full-time)

Ranger Design is the lead manufacturer and service provider of innovative fleet upfit solutions and commercial van equipment across Canada and the United States. With our extensive range of innovative products and turnkey solutions, we empower distributors, fleets, OEMs, and trade professionals to optimize their cargo space while enhancing productivity.

What is it like to work at Ranger?

Join our team and open the door to possibilities! At Ranger, we strive to offer you a fulfilling experience where you are challenged and can make a difference every day. We all work as one team at Ranger, dedicated to creating world-class customer experiences in a dynamic, agile, and transparent environment. Working with us, you can be innovative, grow, perform at your best, and be proud of what we achieve as a company.

We are seeking an experienced Strategic Sourcing Manager to evaluate sourcing procedures and present improvement strategies.

This person will play a key role that will have a direct impact on several of our projects.

Are you up to the challenge?

Keep reading!

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES :

Under the supervision of the VP of Operations, you will be responsible for:

• Analyzing and calculating procurement costs and developing cost reduction strategies.
• Driving purchasing decisions based on cost and scenario analysis, as well as market trends.
• Negotiating contracts with key suppliers, including costs and terms of supply, service, and quality.
• Ensuring product launches within financial targets.
• Leading and pursuing new supplier opportunities.
• Conducting market research, creating cost estimates, and forecasts.
• Estimating risks and applying risk-minimizing techniques, as well as negotiating contracts that comply with industry regulations.
• Maintaining strategic sourcing relationships and developing strong partnerships.
• Other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS :

• Excellent analytical, quantitative reasoning, problem-solving, creativity, and strategic skills.
• Knowledge of an ERP system (Epicor preferred).
• SQL knowledge is an asset.
• Bilingual skills are an asset.
• Outstanding communication skills and business acumen.
• Ability to manage priorities and work under pressure.
• Proficiency in Word, Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint.
• At least four years of procurement experience in a related industry.
• Advanced collaboration and negotiation skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Exceptional analytical and strategic thinking abilities.
• Familiarity with quality standards, ISO, and OEM standards.
• Comfortable performing audits based on company needs.
• Ability to understand and analyze engineering drawings.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build solid relationships.
• Willingness to travel to develop, promote, and maintain strategic sourcing relationships.

If you have the above-mentioned qualifications and are interested in this position, please use the form below.

We thank all applicants for their interest, but only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Candidates must be legally entitled to work in Canada, hold a valid passport, and be able to show proof. Ranger Design does not sponsor work permit applications.

All requests will be treated confidentially.

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