Procurement - Sourcing Specialist (CLI)

Westerkirk•Toronto, ON

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Cosmetica is recognized for innovation, excellence, and commercialization with award-winning products. From concept to creation, we offer an unparalleled array of services that will inspire, create and deliver every step of the way. We value and recognize talent and want you to help us create beauty in the world! At Cosmetica Laboratories, we are committed to growing our internal employees and developing them to become the best version of themselves. Reporting to the Sourcing Manager, the Sourcing Specialist plays an essential role in Procurement. In this role, you will be responsible for sourcing strategies, vendor relationship management, lead time reduction and YOY cost savings achievement. You will work closely with the Sourcing Manager and provide strategic sourcing solutions to key functional groups: Raw Materials (Research and Innovations, Finance, Regulatory, Sales, Supply Planning & Quality) and Packaging (Packaging Development, Research and Innovations, Product Development, Project Launch Managers, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Supply Planning & Quality).

Requirements

3–5 years in procurement/sourcing (manufacturing, CPG, retail, or distribution preferred)
Knowledge of sourcing lifecycle, RFX, and procure-to-pay processes
Strong negotiation, analytical, and project management skills
Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and ERP/cloud tools
Excellent communication, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
Self-driven with strong organizational and multitasking abilities

Nice To Haves

Beauty, Personal Care, Pharmaceutical or Food industry experience is an asset.
MBA, Lean Six Sigma, APICS, CSCMP, CPSM, CPIM certifications.

Responsibilities

Lead sourcing projects: assess needs, evaluate options, and recommend strategies
Develop category sourcing strategies using data, market insights, and supplier analysis
Manage supplier lifecycle: sourcing, qualification, performance, and risk mitigation
Conduct RFX processes, negotiations, and contract management (with legal support)
Identify cost-saving and lead time reduction opportunities to drive continuous improvement initiatives
Perform spend analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and data-driven decision-making
Maintain supplier database and develop contingency plans for supply risks
Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders and provide guidance/training
Spearhead change management process for faster launch and fill rates
Undertake other duties as required in support of the department