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Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support a large Canadian organization embarking on a major supply chain transformation.

This role will play a key part in helping the supply chain team manage high volumes of vendor sourcing activity, improve procurement strategy, and drive better value from supplier relationships.

You'll work cross-functionally to support operations while identifying opportunities to streamline costs and processes—particularly in corporate travel and system implementation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams to define procurement strategies and scopes of work
• Lead end-to-end sourcing processes, including RFPs and RFQs
• Maintain a robust vendor database and track current contracts
• Negotiate supplier agreements with a focus on cost savings and service improvements
• Identify areas for contract optimization across business units for the corporate travel category
• Manage procurement activities for corporate travel programs (airfare, hotels, car rentals, travel management companies)
• Serve as a procurement SME for system implementation projects, advising on workflows, approvals, and sourcing strategies
• Participate in system design sessions to align procurement processes with platform capabilities
• Support testing, data migration, and training activities related to procurement modules
• Collaborate with IT and project teams to ensure successful rollout and adoption of new procurement tools
• Assist in change management and stakeholder engagement throughout implementation phases
• Document and standardize vendor management and procurement procedures

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing
• Demonstrated experience managing corporate travel categories
• Strong track record negotiating vendor and service agreements
• Experience supporting or leading procurement system implementations
• Ability to act as a procurement SME on technology or transformation projects
• Proficiency with Excel and procurement databases
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or JD Edwards
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects with shifting priorities

Remuneration

$105,000 base salary + strong benefits package

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.

Job Description

Company Description

Who we are:

At RCL - Reitmans (Canada) Limited, we live and breathe fashion and customer experience every day. We believe that fashion is about more than just style — it's about empowering our customers with the confidence to shine when it matters most.

Whether through bold ideas at the design table or seamless experiences in our stores and digital channels, our goal is to create unforgettable moments. With a strong portfolio of brands and a passionate, creative team, we constantly reimagine what’s possible in fashion retail.

The Opportunity:

As the Global Sourcing Specialist, your role will facilitate and coordinate the production of our garments with our Vendors. In other words, our buyers and designers will tell you what they need, but without your sourcing skills, fabric knowledge and amazing follow up skills, those designs will never make it to our stores! This role reports to the Global Sourcing Manager.

What you do:

Fabric

• Partners with Design on initial development to execute development packages with suppliers.
• Carries out raw material development to meet price, aesthetic, and quality needs in conjunction with Fabric Specialist.
• Allocates samples and source raw materials from appropriate vendors/factories/mills and determine raw material similarities in attempt to find economies of scale.

Product Development

• Partners with Design and Buying to drive trends/concepts to executable samples by working with the agent/vendor/factory.
• Obtains, reviews and assesses new cost quotes, analyze history and escalates costing challenges to supervisor for costing options/negotiations.
• Selects appropriate factories and mills.
• Works on alternative solutions so garments meet cost and quality requirements from initial through final costing and reviews options with Director.

Production

• Ensures T&A calendar is being met and escalates to supervisor as needed (PLM deadline, PO issuance, patterns and artwork send dates, etc.).
• Reviews outstanding issues on Production Status, takes action accordingly and escalates to Supervisor as needed.
• Works with Buying on garment costs, buys, production planning, liabilities and deliveries.

Who you are :

• College Degree 
• 5 years + related experience in fashion retail or fashion wholesale
• Strong analytical skills. 
• Detail oriented, solid knowledge of excel and able to multitask
• Bilingual

What Sets Us Apart:

• Ultimate flexibility: Enjoy a hybrid work environment that ensures the perfect balance between work and personal life.
• Well-being first: Access a comprehensive benefits program designed to take care of you.
• Flexible time off: Paid leave, sick days, and vacation time to recharge and spend quality time with loved ones.
• Exclusive discounts: Enjoy 50% off regular-priced items from Penningtons, Reitmans, and RW&CO.
• Referral rewards: Refer friends and earn a bonus for helping us grow our talented team.
• Growth opportunities: Annual bonuses, career advancement, and tuition reimbursement to help you reach your professional goals.

Total rewards are aligned with your employment status, offering different perks depending on whether you're full-time, part-time, or under contract.

If this inspires you…let’s talk. Send us your resume today! 

By the way, did you know that RCL - Reitmans (Canada) Limited has several hundreds of stores all across Canada and three fashion apparel banners? Get ready to join the Canadian fashion retail icon, with a great success story where you can have a voice and make a real difference. 

There are many ways to wear a career at RCL! #ReadytoRCL 

Reitmans (Canada) Limited is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for all. We recognize that our future success depends on the perspectives and  contributions of all our employees -- their diverse backgrounds, abilities and experiences make our business stronger. If you are contacted for a job opportunity, please advise us of any accommodations needed to ensure fair and equitable access throughout the recruitment and selection process. All accommodation information provided will be treated as confidential and used only for providing an accessible candidate experience.  

We thank all applicants. Only selected candidates will be contacted.

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Job Description

Who we are

Skjodt-Barrett is a world-class manufacturer of food solutions and custom ingredients for North America's most beloved and trusted brands. We take pride in working closely with our customers to understand their unique needs and create innovative, individualized solutions that deliver joy to their customers.

A family-founded company started 40 years ago, we are backed by the investment company Axel Johnson Inc (AJI). With their investment and support, we are well-positioned to foster growth and explore new opportunities.

Our customers, blue-chip international brands and mid-sized producers alike, are why we exist. Our teams of innovators, communicators, and managers are the people who meet their needs, build trust, and work to exceed their expectations.

Who we need:

Reporting to the Director of Procurement, we are hiring a Strategic Sourcing Manager to join our Procurement team. You will be responsible for sourcing ingredients including dairy, gums, flavors, additives, oil, colors and packaging materials for our Brampton, Ontario and Lebanon, Indiana manufacturing facilities. You will lead vendor negotiations, contract management, identify cost-saving opportunities, and mitigate risk through alternate sourcing strategies. As a sourcing professional with deep food industry knowledge, you will build relationships, develop market insights, and contribute to procurement strategies that support product innovation, operational efficiency, and growth.

This is a full-time, hybrid role, working onsite 2-3 days per week, including every Wednesday at our Brampton, Ontario plant.

What’s in it for you

Influence. You want to make an impact at a mid-sized food manufacturing company where your ideas and contributions will be recognized. You want to shape vendor relationships, sourcing strategies, and cross-functional decisions that influence pricing, profitability, and operations across two facilities.

Impact. You will contribute directly to annual budgeting efforts and drive year-round strategic savings. You will influence decisions across departments, including product development, sales, finance, and materials planning, helping ensure operational readiness, cost competitiveness, and supplier performance.

Growth and exposure. You will gain broad exposure across multiple procurement categories, expanding your knowledge beyond your current experience. You will collaborate with and be supported by a manager who was recently promoted from this role to the Director position and who values curiosity and mentorship, offering the opportunity to accelerate your growth in a highly collaborative environment.

How you will make an impact:

• Lead sourcing and vendor management. You will manage vendor relationships, lead negotiations, track market trends, identify savings opportunities, and secure competitive pricing. You will publish and maintain internal pricing lists and ensure price changes are communicated and implemented in a timely and accurate manner.

• Collaborate across functions. You will act as a conduit between sales, finance, and product development teams, aligning on customer needs, pricing, and supply availability. You will ensure accurate communication of cost updates, sourcing challenges, and changes to materials availability. You will provide input into costing models and support internal planning processes.

• Leverage tools and insights. You will manage sourcing data and analysis primarily in Excel, with uploads to our ERP system (Dynamics 365). You will support decision-making through accurate cost models and forward-looking market insights, including 3/6/12-month pricing projections.

• Mitigate risk and build resilience. You will identify and onboard alternate suppliers as needed, support contract administration, and monitor supplier performance. You will efficiently address urgent supply issues, drawing on trusted vendor relationships to maintain operations.

• Support transformation. You will strengthen established processes and reporting tools, supporting continuous improvement. You will participate in initiatives that enhance visibility, efficiency, and strategic sourcing practices.

What you bring:

• The experience. You have background in procurement or sourcing in a food or beverage manufacturing environment, ideally with exposure to packaging, raw materials, or specialty ingredients. You have worked with vendors, negotiated pricing, and supported supply continuity in a deadline-driven environment. Experience with bakery or food processing ingredients and familiarity with local and U.S.-based suppliers is preferred.

• The sourcing and negotiation expertise. You understand how to build supplier relationships and secure pricing through strategic negotiations. You are confident managing categories with limited contract volume and know how to prioritize vendors based on need, value, and availability.

• The analytical skills. You have advanced Excel skills and experience analyzing cost drivers and pricing models. You can interpret market data and supplier trends to make informed decisions and present strategic savings opportunities. You are comfortable using an ERP system.

• The collaborative mindset. You are comfortable engaging with internal stakeholders across multiple departments. You understand how to balance business needs with supplier capabilities and deliver results through relationship management and follow-through.

• The process focus. You are detail-oriented and organized. You can manage multiple sourcing streams, maintain accurate documentation, and adapt quickly in a high-volume, deadline-driven setting. You have experience contributing to process development and continuous improvement initiatives.

• The interpersonal skills. You have exceptional verbal and written communication skills. You know how to present cost analysis and vendor performance updates clearly and effectively. You can build trust, resolve issues, and drive positive outcomes internally and externally.

• We care. About family, honesty, and respect.
• We communicate. Across every level, often, effectively, and clearly.
• We Empower. With trust, integrity, and accountability.
• We Deliver. Every time, through teamwork, innovation, and results.

• A virtual interview with a Talent Advisor discussing your interest in the role and the company and how you will make an impact. The conversation will be recorded using BrightHire, an AI-powered video interview tool. More details will be shared when you are invited to interview.

• A virtual interview with the Director of Procurement and the Director of Supply Chain Planning, to discuss your experience in category and vendor management, sourcing and procurement.

• An interview with the Senior HRBP to learn more about the team, the hiring manager, and the organization.

• An interview with the Chief Supply Chain Officer to learn more about our supply chain management strategy across both plants. Followed by a plant tour with the hiring manager. 

Skjodt-Barrett welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Please let us know what accommodations you require across the selection process.

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Envolons-nous ensemble MHIRJ !Nous offrons des avantages complets pour vous et votre famille, ainsi que de nombreuses possibilits d'volution de carrire.Assurance sant, dentaire et vision comptitiveBanque de congs annuelsRmunration comptitive et plan de primes annuellesPlans d'pargne retraiteRductions pour les employs et bien plus encore !MHIRJ est un employeur qui souscrit au principe de l'galit des chances et encourage les femmes, les autochtones, les personnes handicapes et les membres des minorits visibles poser leur candidature.#MHIRJ1