We are currently hiring a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to work for a manufacturing facility that produces top-quality local products. This position is based in Edmonton, AB and we are looking for candidates that have previous experience sourcing quality raw materials in a production environment.
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The Sourcing specialists will work towards improving sourcing processes to save costs and maximize profitability without compromising product quality. They will negotiate with suppliers on finalizing best contract pricing & product quality, sample ordering & testing, lead time finalizations, and contract signing with the suppliers in coordination with internal stakeholders from production, quality, R&D etc. The sourcing specialist will also be responsible for reviewing & auditing existing vendor quality, and supply delivery in coordination with the buying team & other relevant internal/external partners.
Advantages
- dynamic, growing company with a dedicated team committed to excellence
- professional growth is encouraged
Responsibilities
• Oversee the supply of products and services related to PVC, Aluminum, Glass, and other raw
materials related to windows & doors manufacturing, including negotiating with external suppliers
to secure advantageous terms.
• Source materials, assets, and services in accordance with policies and procedures, using cost-
effective and ethical approaches and meeting required criteria.
• Prepares and analyzes request for quotes and interprets information requests.
• Develop and maintain positive long-term relationships with internal stakeholders, external suppliers,
and vendors to optimize savings and reduce procurement costs.
• Utilizes relationships and awareness of market and marketplace to streamline current processes and
introduce initiatives to create value and overall efficiencies.
• Research, and build organizational partnerships with vendors/suppliers for various commercial &
residential projects and ensure the best possible pricing for the projects.
• Source, approve and finalize purchase orders for necessary goods and services, and overseeing site
deliveries.
• Identifies, evaluates, and escalates risks that could affect project deliverables, activities, and
schedule.
• Communicate daily with project site teams to manage the planning, purchase, dispatch, and
maintenance of the existing inventory & forecast future project needs.
• Work with Project Managers to solicit and provide information required for Project Request for
Qualifications and Project Request for Proposals.
• Assist other Divisions with the ordering of parts, office supplies or services when required.
Qualifications
➢ Bachelor’s Degree or diploma in Supply Chain / Procurement or Similar
➢ 4-5 years’ experience in buying purchasing practices, MRP, and purchasing under a lean
manufacturing system.
➢ Ability to lead delegate and provide strategic guidance to buying team members.
➢ Experience developing templates for contracts and other business transactions.
➢ Able to prioritize and drive to results with a high emphasis on quality.
➢ Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
➢ Ability to work well in a team environment.
➢ Demonstrated ability to negotiate cost effective vendor agreements.
➢ Demonstrated ability to provide superior internal and external client experience.
Summary
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please apply to this posting or forward your resume via email to Madiha Sewani madiha.sewani@randstad.ca
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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We are currently hiring a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to work for a manufacturing facility that produces top-quality local products. This position is based in Edmonton, AB and we are looking for candidates that have previous experience sourcing quality raw materials in a production environment.
The Sourcing specialists will work towards improving sourcing processes to save costs and maximize profitability without compromising product quality. They will negotiate with suppliers on finalizing best contract pricing & product quality, sample ordering & testing, lead time finalizations, and contract signing with the suppliers in coordination with internal stakeholders from production, quality, R&D etc. The sourcing specialist will also be responsible for reviewing & auditing existing vendor quality, and supply delivery in coordination with the buying team & other relevant internal/external partners.
Advantages
- dynamic, growing company with a dedicated team committed to excellence
- professional growth is encouraged
Responsibilities
• Oversee the supply of products and services related to PVC, Aluminum, Glass, and other raw
...
materials related to windows & doors manufacturing, including negotiating with external suppliers
to secure advantageous terms.
• Source materials, assets, and services in accordance with policies and procedures, using cost-
effective and ethical approaches and meeting required criteria.
• Prepares and analyzes request for quotes and interprets information requests.
• Develop and maintain positive long-term relationships with internal stakeholders, external suppliers,
and vendors to optimize savings and reduce procurement costs.
• Utilizes relationships and awareness of market and marketplace to streamline current processes and
introduce initiatives to create value and overall efficiencies.
• Research, and build organizational partnerships with vendors/suppliers for various commercial &
residential projects and ensure the best possible pricing for the projects.
• Source, approve and finalize purchase orders for necessary goods and services, and overseeing site
deliveries.
• Identifies, evaluates, and escalates risks that could affect project deliverables, activities, and
schedule.
• Communicate daily with project site teams to manage the planning, purchase, dispatch, and
maintenance of the existing inventory & forecast future project needs.
• Work with Project Managers to solicit and provide information required for Project Request for
Qualifications and Project Request for Proposals.
• Assist other Divisions with the ordering of parts, office supplies or services when required.
Qualifications
➢ Bachelor’s Degree or diploma in Supply Chain / Procurement or Similar
➢ 4-5 years’ experience in buying purchasing practices, MRP, and purchasing under a lean
manufacturing system.
➢ Ability to lead delegate and provide strategic guidance to buying team members.
➢ Experience developing templates for contracts and other business transactions.
➢ Able to prioritize and drive to results with a high emphasis on quality.
➢ Ability to handle multiple projects concurrently.
➢ Ability to work well in a team environment.
➢ Demonstrated ability to negotiate cost effective vendor agreements.
➢ Demonstrated ability to provide superior internal and external client experience.
Summary
If you would like to be considered for this opportunity please apply to this posting or forward your resume via email to Madiha Sewani madiha.sewani@randstad.ca
Randstad Canada is committed to fostering a workforce reflective of all peoples of Canada. As a result, we are committed to developing and implementing strategies to increase the equity, diversity and inclusion within the workplace by examining our internal policies, practices, and systems throughout the entire lifecycle of our workforce, including its recruitment, retention and advancement for all employees. In addition to our deep commitment to respecting human rights, we are dedicated to positive actions to affect change to ensure everyone has full participation in the workforce free from any barriers, systemic or otherwise, especially equity-seeking groups who are usually underrepresented in Canada's workforce, including those who identify as women or non-binary/gender non-conforming; Indigenous or Aboriginal Peoples; persons with disabilities (visible or invisible) and; members of visible minorities, racialized groups and the LGBTQ2+ community.
Randstad Canada is committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible workplace for all its candidates and employees by supporting their accessibility and accommodation needs throughout the employment lifecycle. We ask that all job applications please identify any accommodation requirements by sending an email to accessibility@randstad.ca to ensure their ability to fully participate in the interview process.
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