<p>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.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><p>Strategic Sourcing &amp; Category Management</p><ul><li>Develop and execute enterprise-wide category strategies aligned to financial and operational objectives</li><li>Position procurement as a strategic lever of EBITDA through cost optimization, supplier consolidation, and improved commercial terms</li><li>Lead sourcing initiatives including RFx processes, supplier negotiations, and contract structuring to optimize total cost of ownership</li><li>Establish and lead a formal Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program focused on performance, innovation, and risk mitigation</li><li>Oversee contract lifecycle management, ensuring alignment across legal, commercial, and operational requirements</li><li>Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks (pricing volatility, tariffs, supplier concentration, continuity risks)</li></ul><p>Cross-Functional Leadership</p><ul><li>Partner with Finance, Operations, Engineering, and Sales to align sourcing strategies with budgets, forecasts, and customer requirements</li><li>Collaborate closely with logistics and warehousing teams to ensure inventory optimization and supply continuity</li></ul><p>Performance &amp; Systems</p><ul><li>Define, track, and report on procurement KPIs including cost savings, supplier performance, and contract compliance</li><li>Drive improvements in inventory performance (turns, excess/obsolete reduction, working capital efficiency)</li><li>Support and enhance procurement systems, including ERP, sourcing, and contract management tools</li></ul><p>Team Leadership</p><ul><li>Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3 Purchasers and 1 Category Manager</li><li>Build a high-performance, accountable, and commercially focused procurement culture</li></ul><p>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!</p><p><br></p>

<p>·      Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, operations management, business, or related field </p><p>·      Professional designation such as SCMP preferred </p><p>·      7+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management within a manufacturing environment</p><p>·      Proven track record of delivering measurable cost savings and commercial improvements</p><p>·      Demonstrated experience developing and executing category strategies at scale, including ground up development. </p><p>·      Strong experience in supplier negotiations, contract management, and supplier performance management</p><p>·      Demonstrated experience working closely alongside inventory and warehousing teams </p><p>·      High level of ownership, accountability, and execution discipline</p><p>·      Comfortable operating in a hands-on, resource-constrained environment</p><p>·      Strong proficiency in commercial analysis, cost modeling, and supplier management frameworks</p><p>·      Experience with procurement systems and ERP platforms</p>

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