Strategic Sourcing Specialist

7 months ago

Richmond, Canada BC Ferries Full time

**STRATEGIC SOURCING SPECIALIST (Category Manager)**

Richmond

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Procurement and Supply Chain Services, as the Strategic Sourcing Specialist you provide supervision, leadership and guidance to a team of Purchasing Agents. You lead cross-functional teams through the various stages of the procurement processes and collaborate with internal stakeholders on all aspects of the procurement cycle.

**Responsibilities**
- Lead cross-functional teams through the various stages of the procurement processes, collaborate with internal stakeholders on all aspects of the procurement cycle.
- Assist & collaborate with internal stakeholders with various needs for the Supply Chain department, including special projects, process improvement initiatives, and any other related duties as assigned.
- Conduct market research and gather information on potential suppliers and solutions that meet the sourcing requirements.
- Develop and execute high complex sourcing strategies, including conducting RFx, and other procurement processes, to identify and evaluate potential suppliers.
- Negotiate contracts of $5 plus million of dollars with suppliers to ensure the best possible price, terms, and conditions BCF.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers to ensure a reliable supply of goods and services and to address any issues that may arise.
- Monitor supplier performance to ensure that they are meeting the company's quality, delivery, and cost requirements.
- Manage and negotiate high-value contracts (i.e.:$5 plus millions of dollars in, cumulative value) through the life cycle, from creation, execution, through to termination.
- Identify, assess risks throughout the end-to-end procurement cycle, and provide risk management and/or mitigation strategies via engagement with stakeholders.
- Manage procurement activities in compliance with applicable BCF policies.

**Qualifications and Skills**

You have experience in managing Supplier performance and sustainable procurement framework in alignment with corporate sustainable goals. Construction and/or IT procurement experience preferred.

You have a Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field with 7 - 10 years experience in strategic sourcing, supplier management, or procurement in a large organization. A combination of education and experience will be considered.

**Join us**

**Additional information**
- "We connect communities and customers to the people and places important in their lives”_
- At BC Ferries, our employees are our most important assets in delivering on our commitment to customer safety, service and satisfaction. We offer a unique West Coast working environment with diverse challenges and opportunities. Whether your goal is to work behind the scenes, onboard our ships, or within our land based operations, you are a key contributor to the BC Ferries team._
- With 47 ports of call and around 500 sailings every day, BC Ferries is the largest independently-owned ferry company in the world. Dedicated to safety, excellence, innovation, and people, we are committed to continuously improving the west coast travel experience of our customers._
- We appreciate the interest of all applicants; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted._

Pay: $102,160.00-$127,700.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Company pension
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Life insurance
- Vision care

Flexible Language Requirement:

- French not required

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

**Education**:

- Secondary School (preferred)

**Experience**:

- purchasing: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Richmond, BC V6W 1A1

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