Sourcing Lead

About This Role

In addition to leading purchasing activities, the Sourcing Lead supports the development, communication and execution of commodity strategies and/or other projects (e.g., process optimization), as well as supplier relationship management activities.

Responsibilities:

Order Management:

• Follow up on orders to ensure timely deliveries.
• Issue purchase order follow-ups to ensure correct pricing, terms, and specifications.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Data Management:

• Input data into ERP tools (e.g., Oracle).
• Maintain accurate records of purchases and inventory.
• Analyze purchase requests for accuracy and alignment with business needs.

Supplier Management:

• Negotiate pricing specific to purchase order needs.
• Work cross-functionally to address quality and obsolescence issues.
• Support supplier relationships and performance.
• Maintain supplier scorecards.

Strategic Procurement:

• Develop and execute medium complexity purchasing strategies for favorable pricing and/or improved T&Cs.
• Provide recommendations to internal stakeholders.
• Lead sourcing initiatives and manage supplier selection.
• Support the development, communication, and execution of commodity strategies.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on results.
• Proactive problem-solver with sound judgment and decision-making skills.
• Creative thinker with the ability to develop innovative solutions.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Self-motivated, responsible, and able to work independently.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Access); quick to learn new systems and tools.
• Bilingual: fluent in English and French (spoken and written).

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