273 Strategic Sourcing jobs in Canada

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

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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Job Description

Excellent opportunity for a experienced Supply Chain Specialist to join one of the largest manufacturing companies! Apply NOW and qualified candidates will be contacted within 48 hours.

Description

• Le/La responsable de l'approvisionnement stratégique sera chargé(e) de soutenir la stratégie d'approvisionnement pour un produit donné en gérant les relations avec les fournisseurs, la restructuration des fournisseurs et les transitions professionnelles. Il/Elle pilotera les appels d'offres, la sélection des fournisseurs et les négociations contractuelles selon un processus structuré et en collaboration avec les équipes chargées des contrats. Il/Elle assistera également les équipes achats dans la prise de décisions commerciales et pilotera diverses initiatives de réduction des coûts. Le/La candidat(e) sera chargé(e) de définir et de gérer la stratégie globale (coûts, qualité et performance de livraison) des produits et des fournisseurs détenus en propre, y compris l'identification et la mise en œuvre de projets à long terme visant à obtenir des résultats durables.
• Il/Elle analysera les données de dépenses liées à la chaîne de valeur et évaluera l'expansion des marges et la création de valeur.
• Il/Elle mettra en œuvre une stratégie pour les produits qui limite l'exposition aux risques et à la responsabilité grâce à une planification stratégique.
• Comprendre et évaluer l'impact des décisions stratégiques et tactiques sur la stratégie à long terme de la base d'approvisionnement.
• Superviser et gérer l'exécution des contrats.
• Développer des partenariats solides avec les fournisseurs assignés et prendre des mesures proactives pour collaborer avec les autres groupes de P&WC afin de gérer/réduire le coût total.
• Identifier et gérer les projets de réduction et d'amélioration des coûts.
• Mettre en œuvre la stratégie de gestion des relations avec les fournisseurs pour un portefeuille de fournisseurs assignés.
• Le candidat n'a pas d'employé direct à gérer.

Compétences et qualifications supplémentaires

• Baccalauréat
• Solides compétences en Excel
• Expérience en matière d'appels d'offres
• Expérience en négociation de contrats
• Compétences en gestion des fournisseurs

Description

• The Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible for supporting the sourcing strategy for a given commodity by managing supplier relationships, supplier restructuring and work transitions. They will be leading RFQ packages, source selection and contract negotiations using an established gated process and in collaboration with the contracts teams, as well as supporting the procurement teams on commercial decision making and leading various cost reduction initiatives. The candidate will be responsible to define and manage the overall strategy (cost, quality, and delivery performance) of owned commodities and suppliers, including the identification and execution of long-term projects to achieve sustainable performance results
• Analyze value stream spend data and evaluate margin expansion and value creation.
• Execute a commodity strategy that limits exposure to risk and liability through strategic planning.
• Understands and evaluates the impacts of both strategic and tactical decisions on the long-term strategy of the supply base
• Oversee and manage contract performance
• Develop strong partnerships with assigned suppliers and take proactive measures to work with other P&WC groups to manage/reduce the total cost.
• Identify cost reduction and improvement projects and manages these projects
• Execute supplier relationship management strategy for a portfolio of suppliers assigned
• The candidate does not have direct employee to managed

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Must Haves:

• Bachelors Degree
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience with RFQs
• Contract Negotiation experience
• Supplier management skills

For more information, please contact vsingh(at)astoncarter.com

Personnel Placement Agency Permit Number: AP- / Numéro du permis d'agence de placement de personnel : AP-

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $65.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Longueuil,QC.

Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, la chaîne d’approvisionnement et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l'industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre réseau expansif pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie-Pacifique et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté le double diamant ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® pour notre service aux clients et aux talents.

Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à pour connaître d’autres options d’accommodement.

Numéro du permis d'agence de placement de personnel : AP- (Canada – Québec)
Numéro du permis d'agence de recrutement de travailleurs étrangers temporaires : AR- (Canada – Québec)

Aston Carter provides world-class corporate talent solutions to thousands of clients across the globe. Specialized in accounting, finance, human resources, talent acquisition, procurement, supply chain and select administrative professions, we extend the capabilities of industry-leading companies. We draw on our deep recruiting expertise and expansive network to meet the evolving needs of our clients and talent community with agility and excellence. With offices across the U.S., Canada, Asia Pacific and Europe, Aston Carter serves many of the Fortune 500. We are proud to be a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing® double diamond winner for both client and talent service.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email for other accommodation options.

Personnel Placement Agency Permit Number: AP- (Canada – Quebec)
Temporary Foreign Worker Recruitment Agency Permit Number: AR- (Canada – Quebec)

Excellent opportunity for a experienced Supply Chain Specialist to join one of the largest manufacturing companies! Apply NOW and qualified candidates will be contacted within 48 hours.

Description

• Le/La responsable de l'approvisionnement stratégique sera chargé(e) de soutenir la stratégie d'approvisionnement pour un produit donné en gérant les relations avec les fournisseurs, la restructuration des fournisseurs et les transitions professionnelles. Il/Elle pilotera les appels d'offres, la sélection des fournisseurs et les négociations contractuelles selon un processus structuré et en collaboration avec les équipes chargées des contrats. Il/Elle assistera également les équipes achats dans la prise de décisions commerciales et pilotera diverses initiatives de réduction des coûts. Le/La candidat(e) sera chargé(e) de définir et de gérer la stratégie globale (coûts, qualité et performance de livraison) des produits et des fournisseurs détenus en propre, y compris l'identification et la mise en œuvre de projets à long terme visant à obtenir des résultats durables.
• Il/Elle analysera les données de dépenses liées à la chaîne de valeur et évaluera l'expansion des marges et la création de valeur.
• Il/Elle mettra en œuvre une stratégie pour les produits qui limite l'exposition aux risques et à la responsabilité grâce à une planification stratégique.
• Comprendre et évaluer l'impact des décisions stratégiques et tactiques sur la stratégie à long terme de la base d'approvisionnement.
• Superviser et gérer l'exécution des contrats.
• Développer des partenariats solides avec les fournisseurs assignés et prendre des mesures proactives pour collaborer avec les autres groupes de P&WC afin de gérer/réduire le coût total.
• Identifier et gérer les projets de réduction et d'amélioration des coûts.
• Mettre en œuvre la stratégie de gestion des relations avec les fournisseurs pour un portefeuille de fournisseurs assignés.
• Le candidat n'a pas d'employé direct à gérer.

Compétences et qualifications supplémentaires

• Baccalauréat
• Solides compétences en Excel
• Expérience en matière d'appels d'offres
• Expérience en négociation de contrats
• Compétences en gestion des fournisseurs

Description

• The Strategic Sourcing Manager will be responsible for supporting the sourcing strategy for a given commodity by managing supplier relationships, supplier restructuring and work transitions. They will be leading RFQ packages, source selection and contract negotiations using an established gated process and in collaboration with the contracts teams, as well as supporting the procurement teams on commercial decision making and leading various cost reduction initiatives. The candidate will be responsible to define and manage the overall strategy (cost, quality, and delivery performance) of owned commodities and suppliers, including the identification and execution of long-term projects to achieve sustainable performance results
• Analyze value stream spend data and evaluate margin expansion and value creation.
• Execute a commodity strategy that limits exposure to risk and liability through strategic planning.
• Understands and evaluates the impacts of both strategic and tactical decisions on the long-term strategy of the supply base
• Oversee and manage contract performance
• Develop strong partnerships with assigned suppliers and take proactive measures to work with other P&WC groups to manage/reduce the total cost.
• Identify cost reduction and improvement projects and manages these projects
• Execute supplier relationship management strategy for a portfolio of suppliers assigned
• The candidate does not have direct employee to managed

Additional Skills & Qualifications

Must Haves:

• Bachelors Degree
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience with RFQs
• Contract Negotiation experience
• Supplier management skills

For more information, please contact vsingh(at)

Personnel Placement Agency Permit Number: AP- / Numéro du permis d'agence de placement de personnel : AP-

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $45.00 - $65.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Longueuil,QC. À propos d'Aston Carter:

Aston Carter fournit des solutions de talent de classe mondiale à des milliers de clients à travers le monde. Spécialisés dans la comptabilité, la finance, les ressources humaines, l’acquisition de talents, la chaîne d’approvisionnement et certaines professions administratives, nous étendons les capacités des entreprises à la pointe de l'industrie. Nous nous appuyons sur notre profonde expertise en matière de recrutement et sur notre réseau expansif pour répondre aux besoins évolutifs de nos clients et de notre communauté de talents avec agilité et excellence. Avec des bureaux aux États-Unis, au Canada, en Asie-Pacifique et en Europe, Aston Carter est au service d’un grand nombre d’entreprises du Fortune 500. Nous sommes fiers d’avoir remporté le double diamant ClearlyRated Best of Staffing pour notre service aux clients et aux talents.

Aston Carter est un employeur souscrivant au principe de l’égalité des chances et accepte toutes les candidatures sans tenir compte de la race, du sexe, de l’âge, de la couleur, de la religion, des origines nationales, du statut d’ancien combattant, d’un handicap, de l’orientation sexuelle, de l’identité sexuelle, des renseignements génétiques ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.

Si vous souhaitez faire une demande d’accommodement raisonnable, tel que la modification ou l’ajustement du processus de demande d’emploi ou d’entrevue à cause d’un handicap, veuillez envoyer un courriel à

Numéro du permis d'agence de placement de personnel : AP- (Canada – Québec)
Numéro du permis d'agence de recrutement de travailleurs étrangers temporaires : AR- (Canada – Québec)