Procurement and Strategic Sourcing Executive
Randstad CanadaThis role leads strategic sourcing and supplier management for specialized, high-impact indirect categories, driving cost optimization, risk management, and value creation for the company. You will focus on developing innovative sourcing strategies, enhancing supplier performance, and fostering strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Additionally, this role supports business
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sustainability, digital transformation, and ESG priorities, ensuring procurement strategies align with global standards and long-term business objectives.
Advantages
Competitive Salary & Bonus incentives.
Pension Contribution (DCPP): Employer contribution up to 11% of base salary.
100% Employer-Paid Benefits: Medical and dental benefits, plus disability and life insurance.
Virtual Healthcare: Free 24/7 access for employees and dependents.
Time Off: Generous vacation time plus 13 paid company holidays.
Parental Top-Up: 100% salary top-up for all parents for up to 18 weeks.
On-Site Amenities: On-site fitness center, medical center, CPE daycare, and free parking.
Tools & Development: Company-paid iPhone, state-of-the-art digital tools, and access to global leadership coaching, mentoring, and career frameworks.
Hybrid Work Model: Balanced work-from-home and office environment.
Responsibilities
Strategic Sourcing & Category Management: Drive competitive advantage for the company by developing and executing category strategies and sourcing plans that deliver cost optimization, quality improvements, supplier innovation, and risk mitigation.
Supplier Development & Contracting: Source, develop, and manage suppliers using clear evaluation criteria. Build strong business stakeholder relationships to integrate procurement strategies into broader business plans while enforcing legal agreements.
Performance & Risk Management: Monitor and enhance supplier performance through structured reviews, proactive risk management, and Business Continuity Planning (BCP). Ensure adherence to procurement policies, regulatory standards, and compliance guidelines.
Stakeholder & Global Alignment: Collaborate with local and global stakeholders and engage with global category teams to adopt best practices, share market intelligence, and drive operational efficiency.
Innovation & ESG Integration: Promote supplier-led innovation and lead initiatives that support Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) commitments and digital transformation goals.
Qualifications
5+ years of procurement experience managing indirect categories (Marketing, POSM, IT, Professional Services, HR, Travel, Fleet, etc.), preferably within an FMCG organization.
Demonstrated experience leading competitive sourcing events (RFI / RFP / RFQ), supplier evaluations, and commercial negotiations.
Proven track record of negotiating commercial agreements and delivering measurable cost savings, value creation, and risk mitigation.
Experience building relationships with senior stakeholders and translating business requirements into actionable sourcing strategies
Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Professional certifications (CPSM, CIPS, etc.) are an asset.
Technical Skills: Proficiency in MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI). Familiarity with ERP systems like SAP and Coupa is an asset.
Bilingualism (French and English) is required due to regular communication with internal and external stakeholders across Canada and internationally.
Our Client operates across Canada, and globally. This company takes all reasonable means to limit the number of positions in Quebec that require knowledge of a language other than French, and only requires this where it is necessary and its existing bilingual employees are unable to fulfil these job duties.
Based on an assessment conducted by our client, it has been determined that this position requires candidates to be fluent in English (oral and written). In particular, this position will require the employee to:
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