Sourcing and Contracting Specialist

Distech Controls’ success and reputation are fueled by our world-class team of employees. We look for qualified individuals who are striving to succeed and that wish to actively contribute to our continued growth. Distech Controls values its team members and offers them a modern, motivating work environment, and competitive salaries and benefits.

**Who is Distech Controls?**

Distech Controls is a Canadian-based company located in Brossard, on the South Shore of Montreal (QC), with a European headquarter in Brignais (Lyon), France. We are proud to be part of the Acuity Brands’ family since 2015. Our mission is to connect people with intelligent building solutions for better health, better space, better efficiencies through our forward-thinking technologies and services. Our passion for innovation, quality and sustainability guides our business on a daily basis, as we light the way to a brilliant, productive and connected world.

**Why Work for Distech Controls?**
- Innovative driven company
- Dynamic workplace
- Open minded company
- Fast-paced company
- Modern work environment designed for our employees
- Indoor and outdoor bistro areas, lounges, coffee stations

**DCI - Distech Controls Inc. (North American headquarter)**
- Continuous professional development program
- Extensive benefits, including annual performance bonus, group insurance and retirement plan
- 5 floating days and 3 weeks’ vacation (prorated) from year one’
- Reward programs
- LEED-Certified building
- Foosball and ping-pong tables
- Situated near quartier Dix30
- On-site gym
- Daily fresh fruit
- Hot and cold beverages stations
- Accessible transportation services including OPUS card reader onsite
- Deep frozen meal prepared by culinary chefs
- Rewards program

**Job Summary**:
The Strategic Sourcing and Contracting Specialist will be a member of the Supply Chain Organization and will work across categories to assist Category Managers or lead sourcing and contracting initiatives.

**Key Tasks & Responsibilities (Essential Functions)**:

- Identifying sourcing opportunities based on the category and business objectives
- Conducting market analysis and determining the sourcing strategy
- Find opportunities for demand management and improvements in execution within the category
- Leading RFx events and conducting supplier negotiations
- Working with the business divisions to draft, negotiate and implement contracts and service level agreements
- Develop and lead local short, medium, and long-term sourcing strategies by using in-depth knowledge and analysis of key cost drivers.
- Participate as an active cross-functional team member by providing insight to the leadership within Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Quality, R&D, Sales and Marketing and other key functional areas of the business for effective project execution such as new launches, line extensions, and process optimization. The scope includes sourcing and pricing

**Skills and Minimum Experience Required**:

- Bachelor’s degree in business, Supply Chain, Procurement, or another appropriate discipline. MBA, would be an asset
- Minimum of Ten (10) years working experience, with five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience in a Procurement function, preferably at an electronics company
- Experience in a global company purchasing environment preferred
- Experience in negotiating complex multi-year agreements through RFP/ RFQ bidding processes
- High level of initiative, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Good leadership and ability to interact with a wide variety of management levels and business situations
- Strong planning, project management, leadership skills and execution skills
- Rigorous data driven/analytical capability