Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Job Description

<p><strong>Sourcing Specialist</strong></p><p>Our client a logistics company with responsibilities for a large organization is searching for 2 Sourcing Specialist to join their team. They are an amazing company with a great culture location in Toronto. We are looking for someone that has experience in putting together RFP’s for their client and managing the process</p><p> </p><p><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Drive best total value by working with suppliers to ensure synergy with business needs, favourable terms and conditions, risk mitigation, service level agreements that drive continuous improvement and cost management</li><li>Partner and influence key cross functional stakeholders to align on the execution of the strategic sourcing and contract processes for goods and services</li><li>Develop and recommend sourcing strategies that maximize value and mitigate risks for our customers</li><li>Accountable to identify ways to improve the sourcing and contracts process</li><li>Manage procurement policy compliance while identifying opportunities for improvement</li><li>Lead the strategic sourcing process with key stakeholders and supply chain team</li><li>Implement sourcing and vendor relationship management best practices</li><li>Perform other duties and tasks as assigned</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong><span> </span>Skills and Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>University undergraduate degree in a business-related discipline</li><li>Professional Designation or Certification in Supply Chain Management</li><li>Minimum of 5 years of enterprise level experience in Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management and/or Procurement</li><li>Experience with Procurement Software (SAP or Ariba Sourcing preferred)</li><li>Full proficiency with MS Office Suite</li><li>Valid drivers license for travel between offices and to customer meetings within southern Ontario</li><li>Utility or regulated industry experience an asset</li><li>Proven track record of successful execution of the RFx process from inception to completion with quantifiable achievements</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills and presentation skills</li><li>Strong decision making, complex problem solving and negotiation skills</li><li>Ability to perform under pressure, manage multiple sourcing projects, respond to changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Ability to effectively manage constraints and competing priorities</li><li>Strong business acumen</li><li>Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team</li></ul><p></p>