Sourcing Specialist (12 Month Contract)

Responsibilities

• Assist the Direct Sourcing team with day-to-day procurement operations, data analysis, contract administration, and supplier performance tracking.
• Ensure smooth Source-to-Pay process execution within a manufacturing environment.
• Assist in developing spend baselines and performing entry-level opportunity analyses to identify potential cost savings and value improvement projects under the guidance of senior staff.
• Help monitor and track supplier safety performance metrics, quality, delivery, and service standards to support continuous improvement initiatives with strategic vendors.
• Assist in gathering data and supporting the implementation of Trade Working Capital improvement initiatives regarding inventory tracking and payment terms.
• Support procurement functions across North American operational and manufacturing sites.
• Support the Direct Sourcing team with internal communications, meeting coordination, and data preparation for cross-functional alignment.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies, leading competitive bid processes and negotiate/manage supply and service agreements.
• Help track basic commodity market conditions, supply chain capacity indicators, and delivery schedules to support operational continuity.
• Collaborate with other departments to meet common goals.
• Maintain compliance with procurement policy.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Finance, or Engineering.
• 5+ years in Sourcing, Category Management or Procurement.
• Work experience in Manufacturing, Mining Services, Oil & Gas preferred.
• Ability to manage and enhance supplier relationships, performance and development programs.
• Proficiency in SAP and MS Office.
• Ability to think critically, solve problems systematically, and adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player.

Benefits

• 3 weeks vacation + 12 paid holidays + PTO days
• Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available
• Matching 401K
• Generous tuition reimbursement program
• Generous paid parental leave
• Friendly and supportive coworkers
• Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere
• Value People – Respect, Recognize & Reward
• Think Customer. Everyone. Every day
• Treat the Business as our Own
• Care for the Community & our Environment
• Challenge & Improve the Status Quo
• Deliver on our Promises