Strategic Sourcing Specialist

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Understand the business requirements by coordinating with internal departments and lead complex sourcing projects at the regional and national levels.
- Bring the best value of money by building strategic relationships with suppliers and creating synergy to the business requirements by crafting favorable contractual terms & conditions. Identifying the potential risks and engage coping mitigation strategies to drive continuous improvement and efficient cost management for the projects.
- Partner and influence key business partners to align on the execution of the strategic sourcing and contracting processes for direct and indirect spending.
- Continuous engagement of key stakeholders and project management teams to build a strategic alliance.
- Conducting a detailed quantitative and qualitative analysis of various material and service categories to lay out the strategic direction for sourcing activities.
- Conduct research to bring up-to-date market knowledge, industry trends, and innovation to identify the new vendors and build relationships with them.
- Close collaboration with Dynacare’s legal department while drafting the contracts and ensure that organization’s interests are fully covered.
- Implement sourcing and supplier relationship management best practices.

***Skilled Knowledge Requirements**:

- University Degree in Engineering, Science or Business is preferred
- Nationally recognized professional Supply Chain Management Certifications such as CSCMP, CPSM will be preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of enterprise-level experience in Strategic Sourcing, Supply Chain Management, and/or Procurement.
- Lean Six Sigma certification is an asset.
- MBA or equivalent experience will be an asset.
- Experience with MRP/ERP systems is desired.
- Health care or life science-related experience is an asset.
- French Language proficiency will be an asset.

**Technical Skills**
- Advanced proficiency with MS Office.
- Solid understanding of project management principles, techniques, and tools developed through extensive project management experience.
- Proven track record of successful execution of the RFx process from inception to completion with quantifiable achievements and collaboration with cross-functional teams

**Social Process Skills**
- Excellent verbal and written communication and presentation skills
- Strong decision making, problem-solving, and negotiation skills
- Ability to perform under pressure, manage multiple projects, respond to changing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Ability to effectively manage constraints and competing priorities
- Strong business acumen
- Ability to work independently as well as a part of a team

**DNA of an Ideal Dynacare Employee**

I make a difference in people’s lives. I am a caring, collaborative team-player who is passionate about quality and continuous improvement.
- Caring - I demonstrate strong empathy and genuine concern for my colleagues, patients, and customers
- Collaborative Team Player - I know I play a key role in helping the Dynacare team achieve success. I am comfortable in a changing environment, and I can easily manage multiple priorities.
- Passion for Quality and Continuous Improvement - I am always looking to learn and solve problems. I am detailed oriented, adaptable, and find ways to make things better.

Dynacare has been a “Top Employer” for many years and there is a reason why. We are a great place to work.

If your qualifications and experience fit with this position, we will contact you to learn more. We offer competitive pay and great benefits, along with the opportunity to grow and thrive with a dynamic, successful company. We hope you will join us in our journey to become Canada’s health and wellness solutions, leader.

Dynacare is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to the attraction, selection, advancement, and fair treatment of all individuals. We believe that our diversity is our strength so we employ a diverse workforce and respect the needs of all our employees.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Dynacare Accommodation Policy a request for accommodation will be accepted as part of the Dynacare hiring process.