Strategic Sourcing Partner

Ledcor Group; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledcor Group in Canada seeks a Strategic Sourcing Business Partner to drive supplier value and manage spend across multiple units and possibly US projects.

You will analyze data, build cost models, and partner with operations leaders to optimize pricing, service levels, and risk management in a hybrid in-office setup.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience in supply chain management with a focus on strategic sourcing.
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI for data analysis.
• Understanding of construction, infrastructure, energy and/or telecommunications industries.

Responsibilities

• Create supply-demand evaluation reports, inventory costing analyses, and supply chain assessment reports.
• Collaborate with BU managers to ensure benefits from sourcing initiatives.
• Coordinate with procurement, material planning and other supply chain teams to manage spend.
• Support project startups and mobilization including local vendor negotiations.
• Conduct market reviews evaluating supplier availability, capability and competitiveness.
• Prepare and distribute RFx events and analyze responses for decisions.
• Negotiate with vendors and manage contracting with legal focal points.
• Plan and support rollout of new services and vendor partnerships.
• Establish KPI scorecards and conduct regular vendor performance reviews.
• Manage vendor non-conformance messaging, claims and contract amendments.

Skills

Excel

Power BI

Data analysis

Stakeholder communication

Sourcing knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or Supply Chain Management

Tools

RFx platforms

Procurement systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

You are a Strategic Sourcing Business Partner who primarily supports one or multiple business units or contract categories and builds a rapport with their operation team members while also supporting cross-operating group sourcing opportunities.

You will work closely with the operations and leadership team members within the assigned operating group(s) to identify opportunities to source requirements, enhance value through pricing and service levels, and manage supply chain risks.

Contract portfolio may include agreements supporting projects and operations across both Canada and the United States.

The Strategic Sourcing Business Partner will be responsible for conducting in-depth data analysis and market reviews, building cost models, and evaluating sourcing options.

Essential Responsibilities

• Create supply-demand evaluation reports, inventory costing analyses, and supply chain assessment reports
• Collaborate with business unit managers to ensure accountability and realization of benefits from sourcing initiatives
• Coordinate with procurement, material planning, and other supply chain teams across Ledcor to anticipate future demand and proactively manage spend categories
• Provide support for project startups and mobilization, including local vendor negotiations for partnered business units
• Conduct market reviews to evaluate the availability, capability, and competitiveness of suppliers in a given market category
• Prepare and distribute RFx events (Requests for information, quotation or proposals) consolidating and analyzing responses for decision-making
• Conduct negotiations with vendors, manage the contracting process, partner with the business units and legal focals to ensure optimal terms and conditions
• Plan and support the implementation and rollout of new services and vendor partnerships
• Establish vendor management Key Performance Indicator (KPI) scorecards and conduct regular business performance reviews (BPRs)
• Help manage vendor-non-conformance messaging, claims management and remedial action discussions, and execute any necessary contract amendments or contract terminations.
• Conduct detailed analysis of company supply chain and third-party spending using accounts payable and other cost records to identify trends.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of experience in supply chain management, with a focus on strategic sourcing, procurement, and materials management
• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; equivalent professional experience will be considered
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI for data analysis, with the ability to interpret and derive actionable insights from transactional and supply chain data
• Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of construction, infrastructure, energy, and/or telecommunications industries, including market dynamics and supplier landscapes
• Strong analytical capabilities to evaluate cost models, trends, and supplier performance
• Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors
• Proficient in basic computer applications, with a solid understanding of digital tools that enhance sourcing and procurement functions
• Familiarity with modern sourcing tools, RFx platforms, and procurement systems is an asset

Work Conditions

This is a hybrid position where you are expected to be in-office 3 times per week.

Additional Information

The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies.

Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do.

We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer.

All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor.

We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process.

Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email.

We're a diversified construction company, made up of teams of people who are proven in their industries.

All working to design, build, transport, operate, and maintain projects all over North America.

But we believe that projects are about more concrete and steel.

They're about people and the power of partnerships.

Partnerships with our employees, our communities, our contractors and clients.

We believe in building trust in the places where we do business—whether that’s by engaging honestly, by giving back, by putting safety first, or by looking for smarter, more sustainable ways to get the job done right.