Sourcing Specialist
Role Summary
The Sourcing Specialist supports plant and maintenance operations by sourcing maintenance, repair, operating (MRO), and direct materials to ensure timely availability, cost effectiveness, and compliance with company policies and controls. The role provides primary sourcing support for the Toronto and Edmonton plants and collaborates with other facilities across the network as required.
Reporting Structure
Direct report: Controller
Dotted line: Operations Leader
Key Responsibilities
Procurement & Inventory Management
• Source parts and materials using best sourcing practices to reduce cycle time, optimize cost, and maintain service levels in compliance with sourcing standards and SOX controls.
• Create and manage purchase orders and inventory levels in SAP.
• Run MRP reports daily and process required orders.
• Identify vendors and manage sourcing of lubricants, specialty fluids, and pallets.
Supplier & Contract Management
• Evaluate vendor quotations and manage supplier performance including lead times, service levels, and quality.
• Ensure compliance with national accounts purchasing agreements.
• Support suppliers and internal stakeholders on purchasing and invoicing issues.
Maintenance & Operations Support
• Partner with Maintenance to define appropriate spare parts inventory levels.
• Conduct critical spare parts assessments every three years.
• Coordinate sourcing across plants as required.
Systems, Controls & Financial Coordination
• Maintain data integrity in SAP and manage vendors in COUPA.
• Ensure Procure-to-Pay and SOX compliance.
• Resolve GRNI and accounts payable issues.
Education & Experience
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related field.
• Manufacturing plant sourcing experience.
• SAP procurement experience.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables.
Preferred Qualifications
• SCMP or equivalent Canadian certification.
• Experience with COUPA or similar systems.
Skills & Competencies
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and within cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical mindset.
The base salary range for this position is 73000 to 95000 CAD. We also offer a substantial benefits package including insurance (medical/dental/vision/life/disability/supplemental offerings), 401k (company contribution regardless of employee participation - plus match), liberal paid time off (vacation, personal floating and standard holidays), Employee Assistance Services, Stock Purchase Program - and more.
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