Senior Cost Management and Sourcing Specialist
Eski Inc•Montreal, QC
About The Position
As our Senior Cost Management & Sourcing Specialist, you’ll be a critical player in our global supply chain strategy. You will manage a portfolio of diverse suppliers located across different continents, directly influencing our overall spending. You'll be the bridge between design and delivery, ensuring our partners are fully aligned with our quality, cost, ESG, and innovation goals. You’ll also provide essential sourcing support for New Product Introduction (NPI) and custom product development.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a related field.
- 5 to 8 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management (preferably in electronics, hardware, or consumer products).
- Proven track record in international sourcing and managing multi-continent supplier relationships.
- Strong understanding of cost modeling, contract negotiation, supplier quality frameworks, and NPI processes.
- Proficient with ERP systems and sourcing tools.
- Fluent in English (written and spoken).
- French proficiency is required.
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Rootstock, Salesforce, or Propel is a great asset.
Responsibilities
- Lead contract negotiations and supplier agreements with a focus on cost optimization, value engineering, and long-term partnerships.
- Conduct cost analysis and benchmarking to support pricing strategies and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Own and execute pricing and contract negotiations, ensuring price data, Bill of Materials (BoMs), and quotes are accurate and current.
- Identify opportunities for cost avoidance, improved payment terms, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) reduction.
- Collaborate closely with Product Management, Engineering, R&D, Operations, Planning, and Quality teams.
- Provide sourcing input throughout the product lifecycle, from concept and prototyping to mass production.
- Monitor supplier performance (cost, quality, delivery) using KPIs and dashboards.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, including geopolitical, capacity, and quality risks.
- Ensure supplier compliance with our ESG standards and ethical sourcing policies.
- Identify, evaluate, and develop a robust global supplier base.
- Ensure suppliers can meet technical, design, production, and delivery requirements.
- Qualify new suppliers and materials, supporting R&D and NPI (New Product Introduction) processes.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
