Strategic Sourcing Specialist

6 months ago

Mississauga, Canada Cotton Candy Full time

**Strategic Sourcing Specialist**

We are looking for a dedicated individual with sourcing experience who fully understands the Promotional Products landscape and is interested in selecting Trendy, Useful, Thoughtful, Quality/Value driven, and Readily Available items that our clients will love. These items will be mainly sourced from a key number of vendors that we have great partnerships with.

This individual will work directly with the Operations Team and will be further aligned with the Design/Marketing team, Sales Team and Inventory Management Team.

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will be primarily responsible for “Curating” product selection, quotes, presentations, finalizing selected items (imagery, titles, descriptions etc.) and working with Account Managers to trouble shoot any issues that may arise. They’ll also be working with our key suppliers on a regular basis to ensure they always have the most up-to-date information on new product trends, launches or products being phased out.

**Roles & Responsibilities**
- Manage the selection of quality, deep inventoried products from our key leading suppliers while keeping in mind client needs like demographics, eco-focus and sustainability, diverse suppliers, and brand guidelines
- Obtain accurate pricing, availability information, leads times and decoration techniques for quote submissions and final approvals
- Manage creation, consolidation and maintenance of “ready for sale” product database for use by our various Sales divisions
- Engage in regular meetings with key suppliers to nurture strong relationships and discuss potential program opportunities, product trends, and market changes
- Work closely with Inventory Management team to ensure accurate product quantities are available for purchase and are products that the supplier is intending to support for a reasonable period of time
- Work closely with the Account Managers to monitor and assess existing product availability and continually add and remove items as necessary
- Ensure that all pertinent product information is available for use on our sites including imaging, product specs, imprint types, pricing and descriptions
- Where merited, provide input into our tech team to continually assess and improve the way we select, make ready, and procure items
- Work with internal teams to create seasonal lookbooks which will showcase new product launches to aid in driving sales for the whole company
- Take part in client presentations to showcase new product proposals for Refreshes, Bookings or RFP’s
- Attend product knowledge meetings or webinars with suppliers to keep up to date with product trends, launches and overall happenings in the industry
- Provide direction and guidance to the Sourcing Coordinator
- Assist with any ad hoc projects or duties that may arise

**What are we looking for?**
- 1-2 years of Promotional Product industry experience with a keen interest in finding great products that will excite and generate sales
- Effective time management and meticulous attention to detail
- Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects at various stages in a fast-paced environment, ensuring timely and clean delivery of each
- Proficient in Excel and PowerPoint
- Ability to communicate and work effectively within a team environment

**What's in it for you?**
- Permanent position with a rapidly growing, dynamic organization
- Opportunity to work in a creative, client-focused, results driven organization who truly values their employees
- 4 weeks of paid time off
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to participate in Benefit Program
- Best of all, you get to be a part of the Cotton Candy Team

**Cotton Candy is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.**

**Salary**: $48,304.43-$76,058.36 per year

**Benefits**:

- Casual dress
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- Flexible schedule
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Mississauga, ON L5M 2R7

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