US Tech Solutions is seeking a ​“Strategic Sourcing Specialist​” for a ​fulltime ​position with a client based in ​Canada – Remote​

Job Description:

Responsibilities

• Enable and support the development of a sourcing strategy based on data and user requirements.
• Implement strategic sourcing approach for the various spend categories.
• Ensure the use of proper sourcing tools and strategies based on internal stakeholder needs and the market environment.
• Lead cross-functional teams through sometimes complex sourcing, evaluation, supplier selection, contract negotiation and on-boarding processes; prepare appropriate documents for same.
• Drive continuous improvement with suppliers, our department and our stakeholders.
• Develop a supply partner network that creates a balance between local & global partners and optimizes total acquisition cost, supply agility & innovation.
• Contract Management including the coordination of flow-down of contractual requirements and terms and conditions to business stakeholders;
• Ensure the successful implementation of the different strategies and ensure we are able to execute through the multi-disciplinary team.
• Create and monitor the KPIs and drive a continuous improvement culture within spend categories.
• Develop and drive monthly/quarterly supplier scorecards, measuring all aspects of supplier’s performance.
• Lead category multi-functional team to evaluate supplier and supply chain risks and develop risk mitigation plans.

Qualifications:

• 3 - 7 years of professional experience in procurement roles of increasing responsibility, notably in the following industries:  Vessel Management, Shipbuilding, Construction, Heavy Manufacturing, Aerospace or National Defence.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Mechanical Preferred)
• Experience in maritime industry working with globally vessel operations (Preferred)
• Procurement program or project management.
• Capable of navigating through ambiguity.
• Basic Accounting capabilities to understand manufacturing cost-drivers.
• Good understanding of procurement practices and principles with demonstrated negotiation and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to successfully negotiate high-value and strategic partnership agreements with Tier 1 and possibly Tier 2 OEMs for Marine/Naval, Defence and/or Aerospace sectors preferred.
• Proven ability to develop and implement strategies that demonstrate an understanding of business needs and applied solutions.
• Demonstrated understanding of complete flow-down of customer contractual requirements to contract terms and conditions.
• Supplier Qualification, tender process, RFI, RFP, RFQ, tender evaluations / supplier selection.
• Strong Leadership skills.
• Team player with problem solving abilities and a drive for results.
• Demonstrates ability to influence stakeholders internal and external.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and experience presenting to senior leadership.
• Bilingual in English and French would be an asset.
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to build relationships, work collaboratively and grow own networks.
• Supply Chain accreditations considered an asset: APICS, CPM, SCMP, MCIPS or ISM.
• CAPM or PMP certification considered an asset.

About US Tech Solutions:

Your talent, our opportunities - This is the premise behind US Tech Solutions.

You have the skill we have the opportunity. As a team, we work passionately for you to get the right career opportunity across industry verticals and functions. For past sixteen years, leading Global

Companies and Fortune 500 come to us to get the right talent. Whether you want to work as full-time, contractor or part-time, technical or non-technical our talent consultants will connect with the right career opportunity globally.

Connect with our talent team today.

USTECH was founded in 2000 by Manoj Agarwal. Today, we are a global firm offering talent solutions to 150 customers including 20% of Fortune 500 across Financial Services, Healthcare, Life Sciences, Aerospace, Energy, Retail, Telecom, Technology, Manufacturing, and Engineering. We are headquartered in New Jersey with 40 global locations across the USA, Canada, Europe, and India. Deloitte has recognized USTECH as one of the fastest growing private businesses for the past five consecutive years and INC 500 for the past three. We have also been rated “The Top Business in the US" by Diversity Business since 2011. To learn more about how US Tech Solutions visit our website: www.ustechsolutions.com.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Toronto, ON: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• purchasing: 1 year (preferred)

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