Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Horizon Recruitment Inc.; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 94,500 - 115,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Strong benefits package

Job summary

A Canadian recruitment firm is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support a major supply chain transformation. The ideal candidate will have 8+ years in strategic sourcing and a strong background in vendor negotiation and corporate travel management. Responsibilities include leading sourcing processes, collaborating with teams, and optimizing procurement strategies. The position offers a base salary of $105,000 plus a strong benefits package and is open to candidates eligible to work in Canada.

Qualifications

• Minimum 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing.
• Strong track record negotiating vendor and service agreements.
• Experience supporting or leading procurement system implementations.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams to define procurement strategies.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing processes, including RFPs and RFQs.
• Manage procurement activities for corporate travel programs.

Skills

Strategic sourcing experience

Vendor negotiation

Stakeholder engagement

Excel proficiency

Project management

Tools

ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, JD Edwards)

Procurement databases

Job description

Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support a large Canadian organization embarking on a major supply chain transformation.

This role will play a key part in helping the supply chain team manage high volumes of vendor sourcing activity, improve procurement strategy, and drive better value from supplier relationships.

You'll work cross-functionally to support operations while identifying opportunities to streamline costs and processes—particularly in corporate travel and system implementation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams to define procurement strategies and scopes of work
• Lead end-to-end sourcing processes, including RFPs and RFQs
• Maintain a robust vendor database and track current contracts
• Negotiate supplier agreements with a focus on cost savings and service improvements
• Identify areas for contract optimization across business units for the corporate travel category
• Manage procurement activities for corporate travel programs (airfare, hotels, car rentals, travel management companies)
• Serve as a procurement SME for system implementation projects, advising on workflows, approvals, and sourcing strategies
• Participate in system design sessions to align procurement processes with platform capabilities
• Support testing, data migration, and training activities related to procurement modules
• Collaborate with IT and project teams to ensure successful rollout and adoption of new procurement tools
• Assist in change management and stakeholder engagement throughout implementation phases
• Document and standardize vendor management and procurement procedures

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing
• Demonstrated experience managing corporate travel categories
• Strong track record negotiating vendor and service agreements
• Experience supporting or leading procurement system implementations
• Ability to act as a procurement SME on technology or transformation projects
• Proficiency with Excel and procurement databases
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or JD Edwards
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects with shifting priorities

Remuneration

$105,000 base salary + strong benefits package

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.