Sourcing Specialist

Bunzl Canada • Burlington, ON

3d

About The Position

The role supports Bunzl Canada’s Category Management objectives, including PBIT generation, market share growth, own-brand expansion, SKU rationalization, and sustainable product development within Industrial Packaging segments such as stretch & shrink film, boxes, labels, strapping, and related protective packaging solutions. Executes approved sourcing strategies in support of Category Managers, ensuring cost, supply continuity, quality, and compliance objectives are met. Manages supplier execution, commercial administration, and sourcing activities within delegated authority. Supports domestic and global strategic sourcing projects.

Requirements

• 2–5 years’ experience in sourcing, procurement, or supply chain execution roles
• Strong analytical skills with experience working with large, multi-source data sets, including extracting, consolidating, and interpreting data to support decision-making
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with demonstrated ability to clean, validate, and normalize data to ensure accuracy and consistency
• Provide strong analytical, negotiation support, and supplier coordination skills
• Working knowledge of sourcing processes and contracts

Nice To Haves

• Experience in distribution, wholesale, or multi‑category environments preferred

Responsibilities

• Execute sourcing initiatives aligned to approved category and sourcing strategies
• Identify, evaluate, and onboard suppliers based on defined requirements and selection criteria
• Support supplier negotiations and commercial programs within assigned scope
• Monitor supplier performance, cost drivers, and service levels; escalate issues as required
• Support cost-reduction and margin improvement initiatives
• Maintain sourcing documentation, contracts, and compliance records
• Lead RFQs/RFPs and supplier comparisons using standard tools and processes
• Track sourcing KPIs and support reporting for Category Management team
• Partner with Category Managers, Product Development, Supply Chain, and Import teams to support execution
• Support new product development and change initiatives through stage-gate sourcing activities
• Ensure sourcing actions align with governance, risk, and compliance standards
• Escalate supply, cost, or risk issues beyond authority to the Category Manager

Benefits

• Unlimited Potential… Your Career - - Our Future!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed