OverviewThe Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist collaborates with internal stakeholders to develop procurement category strategies, lead contract negotiations, support change management, and strengthen supplier performance and relationships.
How will you contribute to our success?Key Responsibilities / Principales responsabilités
- Develop and execute global procurement strategies in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
- Maintain a strong understanding of assigned procurement categories, including cost structures, the supplier landscape, and regional and global market dynamics.
- Lead sourcing activities, including market research, Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Quotation (RFQs), and other competitive procurement processes.
- Develop a deep understanding of CSL assets and equipment. Analyze parts and systems lifecycles and wear patterns to recommend sourcing strategies that minimize asset downtime following shipyard delivery.
- Support managers and directors in supplier evaluations by designing stakeholder-aligned evaluation matrices and analyzing results to inform decisions.
- Build total-cost models, savings projections, and analytical reports. Manage large datasets to identify correlations and insights that support sourcing and negotiation strategies.
- Prepare and deliver clear, impactful presentations that summarize findings and align key stakeholders on procurement strategies and approaches.
- Lead supplier negotiations to secure optimal pricing, terms, and conditions for the organization.
- Assist in developing Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to track strategy implementation, monitor compliance, and measure results.
- Evaluate and implement vendor performance and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) risk-management metrics to support continuous improvement across the supply chain.
- Design and implement tools and processes that strengthen business intelligence, automate routine activities, and support total-cost-of-ownership decisions.
- Manage and strengthen vendor relationships and contract administration, including renewals, claim resolution, and issue follow-up.
- Provide backup support to the Fuel Desk, as required.
- Perform other duties within the Source-to-Pay (S2P) cycle, contributing to operational excellence and procurement efficiency.
The skills you will bring to our teamEducation - Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, logistics, finance, engineering, or a related field.
- A relevant professional certification, such as CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), CIPS, or CSCP, is considered an asset.
Experience - Five to ten years of relevant procurement experience.
- Marine-sector experience is considered an asset, including sea time, vessel management, or project management.
Technical Skills - Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Strong Excel skills are required, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis.
- Practical knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, such as Oracle or SAP, is considered an asset.
- Advanced knowledge of data mining and business-intelligence tools, such as Cognos, Tableau, SAS, Access, or Power BI, is considered an asset.
- Ability to perform data mining, spend analysis, and cost modelling to identify savings opportunities and strategic trends.
- Knowledge of market research, benchmarking, and supplier-risk-assessment techniques.
Key Competencies- Analyze complex data, market trends, and supplier performance to develop actionable sourcing strategies.
- Make sound, data-driven decisions and solve complex problems.
- Assess the suitability of technology through tender processes, where applicable.
Negotiation and Communication- Negotiate large-scale contracts, including commercial and contractual terms.
- Communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with internal stakeholders and suppliers.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and French.
Project and Time Management- Manage multiple sourcing projects simultaneously, meet deadlines, and prioritize effectively.
- Demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy in all deliverables.
Collaboration and Influence - Work cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Legal, and Engineering to align sourcing strategies with organizational goals.
- Influence stakeholders, build supplier relationships, and contribute as a collaborative team member.
- Quickly translate abstract business requirements into practical, comprehensive solutions.
Innovation and Continuous Improvement- Proactively identify opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization.
- Embrace new technologies, tools, and methodologies in procurement and supply chain management.
- Apply strong analytical, project-management, technical, contracting, and negotiation skills, with a solid understanding of the logistical, financial, and economic aspects of procurement and supply chain.
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