Our client is seeking a Senior Sourcing Specialist to join their team. Reporting to the Director, Vendor Management & Operational Sourcing, the Sourcing Specialist leads indirect tail spend management initiatives such as vendor consolidation while balancing sourcing & contract execution for low dollar, low risk procurement transactions. This role requires a strong focus on stakeholder engagement, tactical sourcing, operational efficiency, and cost optimization within indirect procurement categories.

In this role you will work full time hours on a 12 month assignment, supporting their Waterloo or Richmond Hill Location.

Advantages

• Gain experience within a leading and well recognized organization
• Work full time hours on a 12 month assignment (potential for extension)
• Competitive pay rate
• Waterloo or Richmond Hill Office (Hybrid - Tues, Wed, Thur)

Responsibilities

• Continuously monitor and analyze global spend data, identify cost-saving opportunities, and implement measures to reduce expenses while maintaining service levels.
• Identify & execute on opportunities for vendor consolidation.
• Develop and implement sourcing strategies for indirect spend categories to optimize supplier relationships, drive cost savings, and improve operational efficiency.
• Conduct supplier evaluations, analyze supplier capabilities, negotiate contracts, and select suppliers based on cost, quality, delivery, and service requirements.
• Appling knowledge of commercial contract law and organizational policies, practices, and requirements to assess, plan and negotiate the best terms and conditions and to minimize risk.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders, including cross-functional teams, to understand requirements and provide support in sourcing initiatives. Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders to ensure needs are met.
• Stay up to date with market trends, supplier capabilities, industry best practices, and emerging technologies in the indirect procurement space, leverage this knowledge to inform sourcing decisions and drive innovation.
• Monitor supplier performance, work with Vendor Managers to resolve any issues or disputes and drive continuous improvement through regular performance reviews and supplier scorecards.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement within the procurement function, suggest and implement enhancements to streamline sourcing activities, increase efficiency, and reduce cycle times.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Professional designation/certification in Supply Chain Management (PMAC SCMP / CPP, ISM) or PMP is a plus.
• Proven experience as a Sourcing Specialist or a similar role in procurement, preferably in the tech sector with a focus on indirect spend management and vendor consolidation on a global scale.
• Strong understanding of procurement processes, contract management, and supplier relationship management.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to leverage data to drive decision-making.
• Ability to take initiative in recognizing data issues/concerns or areas where improvements could be made.
• Strong leadership and facilitation skills with a proven ability to be a solutions-oriented decision maker.
• Demonstrated negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders.
• Advanced digital literacy including proficiency in using procurement tools such as Ariba, and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems such as SAP and NetSuite.
• Knowledge of market trends, sourcing best practices, and emerging technologies in the indirect procurement space.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-management including attention to detail, organizational/time management, strong inclination to self-development.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt in changing environments.

Summary
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