Our client, a well-established and growing organization in the manufacturing and automation sector, is seeking a Manager, Strategic Sourcing to lead procurement strategy and elevate sourcing into a key driver of enterprise value. Reporting to senior leadership, the Manager, Strategic Sourcing will own enterprise-wide spend strategy while building a disciplined, data-driven procurement function. This role offers the opportunity to modernize sourcing practices, implement robust supplier governance, and lead a capable team in delivering best-in-class procurement outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management
Develop and execute enterprise-wide category strategies aligned to financial and operational objectives
Position procurement as a strategic lever of EBITDA through cost optimization, supplier consolidation, and improved commercial terms
Lead sourcing initiatives including RFx processes, supplier negotiations, and contract structuring to optimize total cost of ownership
Establish and lead a formal Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program focused on performance, innovation, and risk mitigation
Oversee contract lifecycle management, ensuring alignment across legal, commercial, and operational requirements
Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks (pricing volatility, tariffs, supplier concentration, continuity risks)
Cross-Functional Leadership
Partner with Finance, Operations, Engineering, and Sales to align sourcing strategies with budgets, forecasts, and customer requirements
Collaborate closely with logistics and warehousing teams to ensure inventory optimization and supply continuity
Performance & Systems
Define, track, and report on procurement KPIs including cost savings, supplier performance, and contract compliance
Drive improvements in inventory performance (turns, excess/obsolete reduction, working capital efficiency)
Support and enhance procurement systems, including ERP, sourcing, and contract management tools
Team Leadership
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3 Purchasers and 1 Category Manager
Build a high-performance, accountable, and commercially focused procurement culture
This is a permanent, full-time, in office role (SE Edmonton) that offers a competitive total rewards program with a growing, progressive company. Apply today!
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