Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Dynacare is looking for a highly motivated **Strategic Sourcing Specialist** to join our team in** Brampton, Ontario. This is a permanent fulltime position working Monday to Friday from 9 am to 5 pm. The position allows for flexible work from home arrangements to provide balance to employees as needed.**

**Key Responsibilities**:

- Understand the business requirements by coordinating with internal departments and lead complex sourcing projects at the regional and national levels.
- 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.
- Partner and influence key business partners to align on the development and execution of the strategic sourcing strategy and contracting processes for direct and indirect spending.
- Development of RFx and other solicitation documents based on sourcing strategy, evaluate proposal along with other stakeholders, conduct negotiations and award contracts, all in accordance with procurement policies and standards and ensuring an open, fair, and transparent process is adhered to throughout.
- Drive best total value by working with internal stakeholders and suppliers to ensure synergy with business needs, favorable terms and conditions, risk mitigation and required service level agreements that drive continuous improvement and cost management
- Manage contract compliance while identifying opportunities for improvement
- Implement sourcing and supplier relationship management best practices.

**Skill and 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.