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JOB TITLE: Strategic Sourcing Manager Salary Range: $80,000 to $100,000 Reason: New Opening GENERAL ACCOUNTABILITY Reporting directly to the Supply Chain Director, the Strategic Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and executing sourcing strategies that drive cost savings, improve supplier performance, and mitigate risk across key spend categories. This role partners crossfunctionally to align procurement initiatives with business objectives and strategies, ensuring a reliable and worldclass supply base. This role is not a leadership role and does not have any direct reports. Key Job Responsibilities and Accountabilities: - Develop and implement spend category strategies to optimize cost, quality, delivery, service, and innovation - Lead endtoend sourcing initiatives including RFPs, RFQs, and supplier negotiations - Identify costsaving opportunities and deliver measurable value (e.g., TCO, cost avoidance) - Evaluate and implement initiatives to optimize working capital (e.g., inventory investments and accounts payable), including supplier managed inventory programs, justintime delivery systems, and negotiating favourable supplier payment terms - Build and manage strong supplier relationships, including performance reviews and scorecards - Conduct market analysis to understand and identify supply trends, risks, and opportunities - Collaborate with internal teams (engineering, operations, finance, etc.) to align sourcing strategies - Manage supplier contract negotiations and ensure compliance with legal and company standards - Mitigate supply chain risks, including evaluating opportunities to use dual sourcing, inventory strategies, and supplier diversification - Support ESG, sustainability, and supplier diversity initiatives where applicable - Continuously improve procurement processes, tools, and systems - Perform all other duties and projects as assigned Skills and Qualifications: - Able to read the Engineering Drawings (e.g. GD&T) and validation plan (e.g. FAI Plan) - Basic understanding of technical specification and manufacturing processes - Consistently works on complex assignments requiring independent action and a high degree of initiative to resolve issues - Ability to work under pressure and meet frequent deadlines - A selfstarter with the ability to set and handle multiple priorities - Excellent communications skills both written, oral and presentation ability, including a strong ability to work collaboratively as part of a team with a focus on finding positive outcomes - Adaptable and flexible in a changing environment - Must be computer literate Microsoft Office Suite - Possess excellent organizational, analytical, strategic thinking and problemsolving skills - Analytical mindset with ability to leverage data for decisionmaking - Influencing and stakeholder management - Financial acumen (cost modeling, TCO analysis) - Supplier relationship management including strong negotiation and contract management skills - Risk assessment and mitigation - Knowledge of sourcing tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Coupa) Educational/Experience Requirements: - Bachelors degree in supply chain, business, engineering, or related field (MBA is an asset) - 510 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management - Min. 5 years experience working with MRP/ERP system (Dynamics 365 Business Central considered an asset) - Lean manufacturing training and experience considered an asset - This role requires up to 10% travel to support global supplier engagement and strategic sourcing initiatives - Experience managing complex categories (e.g., direct materials, indirect spend, CAPEX) Romet Limited is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity and inclusivity in the workplace. We strive to create an inclusive environment for all candidates. If a candidate has specific requirements or needs reasonable adjustments to participate in the application or interview process, please let your TA Specialist know at the time of receiving an interview invite so we can accommodate accordingly. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for the purpose of providing an accessible candidate experience. #J-18808-Ljbffr