About This Role
This role is for a strategic procurement professional who will build supplier partnerships, negotiate value-driven agreements, and find innovative ways to optimize costs. The Specialist, Strategic Sourcing will support the Camp Services and Workforce Accommodations business, leading sourcing initiatives across food, beverage, and operational supply categories for remote camps, lodges, and workforce accommodation facilities across Canada.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies for food, beverage, janitorial, housekeeping, consumables, and operational supplies
- Identify opportunities to leverage purchasing volumes and consolidate spend across multiple locations
- Lead RFQ and RFP processes and evaluate supplier opportunities
- Analyze market trends and sourcing options to drive cost savings and operational efficiencies
- Negotiate complex food service, distribution, and supply agreements
- Develop and manage volume purchasing arrangements, rebate programs, commodity-based pricing structures, and long-term strategic agreements
- Monitor supplier performance, conduct business reviews, and manage supplier relationships
- Support contract renewals, amendments, and supplier governance activities
- Monitor commodity markets and pricing trends
- Develop strategies to mitigate supply chain and pricing risks
- Conduct spend analysis and identify opportunities for savings, rebates, and cost avoidance
- Support forecasting, budgeting, and commercial planning activities
- Collaborate closely with Operations, Culinary, Finance, and Business Development teams
- Support new project mobilizations and business growth initiatives
- Provide sourcing expertise for proposals and client opportunities
- Assist with standardizing products and specifications across operations
Requirements
- Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Commerce, Hospitality Management, or a related field
- 5 to 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, category management, or supply chain management
- Proven success negotiating supplier contracts and complex commercial agreements
- Experience with food procurement, distribution contracts, rebate programs, commodity pricing, and multi-site sourcing agreements
- Strong commercial acumen and negotiation skills
- Advanced analytical, financial, and cost modelling capabilities
- Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities and experience managing supply chain risks
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and procurement reporting skills
Nice to have: