Sourcing Specialist

1 week ago

Calgary AB TE P, Canada Foremost Full time

Foremost has an immediate opening for a full-time Sourcing Specialist based in Calgary, Alberta. This role owns and executes sourcing initiatives to ensure continuity of supply and competitive total cost across assigned commodities and services. The initial mandate for this opportunity includes sourcing critical parts including raw material and components to reduce tariff exposure. In addition, supporting strategic sourcing for high risk and single-sourced parts.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Development

  • Develop category sourcing strategies.
  • Source products and services from targeted markets; build a pipeline of qualified alternates and drive dual-sourcing where feasible.
  • Lead RFQs/RFPs, cost comparisons, negotiations (pricing, lead times, and terms), and supplier onboarding.
  • Build sourcing recommendations that balance total landed cost, availability, quality, service levels, and delivery risk.

Supplier Performance and Quality Collaboration

  • Evaluate supplier performance and recommend alternate sources to mitigate risk and ensure continuity of supply.
  • Partner with Quality on first articles, supplier non-conformances, and corrective actions.

Trade and Cross-border Support (as required)

  • Support tariff and commodity code inputs.
  • Ensure country-of-origin and supplier origin documentation is available and current for relevant items.

Execution Support and Systems

  • Coordinate purchasing execution as required, including PO placement and expediting for sourced items.
  • Maintain sourcing and supplier data integrity in the ERP system; support basic reporting and analysis.
  • Liaise with Engineering to ensure suppliers have correct specifications, drawings, and revisions.
  • Support internal quotation activity for stakeholders when required.

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of supply chain experience in an industrial manufacturing environment dealing with raw steel, steel components, mechanical, and hydraulic parts. While not required, preference will be given to those with experience in industrial manufacturing.
  • A Supply Chain Management designation.
  • Familiarity with industrial components and fabrication supply chains.
  • Previous experience working with ERP software (Visibility. SAP, etc.).
  • Proven negotiation skills and supplier management experience (quality, delivery, and cost).
  • Strong knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, including Excel.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills; able to work independently and prioritize effectively.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills; customer-service mindset.

What we Offer

  • Competitive Compensation.
  • In-depth Safety Program. Safety First. Always.
  • Flexible, robust benefits for you and your family.
  • Paid Vacation.
  • Health, Dental & Disability Benefits.
  • Company-Matched RRSP or Pension.
  • Wellness Programs & Employee Support Programs.
  • Collaborative Team Environment.
  • Tuition Reimbursement & Apprenticeship Opportunities.
  • Career Development & Paid Training Opportunities.

About Foremost

Foremost is a large and diverse mobile equipment manufacturer, specializing in Canadian equipment for oil & gas, mining construction, agriculture, water well and vacuum truck markets. With a solid reputation dating back to 1940, over 600 employees across Alberta and a unique depth of expertise, Foremost is a company with great people, great products and a great future. We have adapted, invented, and evolved all of our products with a view to make them more valuable and profitable for our customers. For more information about Foremost, visit

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