Strategic Sourcing Manager

Armstrong Fluid Technology•Toronto, ON

67d•CA$98,000 - CA$129,000

About The Position

Imagine working at the forefront of innovation in fluid-flow technology, with over 1400 colleagues across the globe, and contributing to a legacy of excellence that spans eight manufacturing facilities on four continents. Armstrong Fluid Technology is more than just a leader in our industry; we are a community of the brightest and most creative minds, driven by a shared mission to engineer the future and safeguard our planet. As a member of our team, you'll dive into an environment that encourages learning and boundary-pushing every day. You'll be part of an agile and dynamic workplace where today's solutions are built for tomorrow's challenges.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree Business or Engineering, or equivalent working experience
Minimum eight-years’ experience in procurement and category in industrial/ manufacturing sectors
Minimum five-years’ experience in global sourcing and category management
Direct experience with high-impact commodities with deep understanding of raw metal alloys, steel fabrications, instrumentation & controls, pumps, valves and 3rd party contract manufacturing is preferred
Demonstrated experience collaborating with cross-functional teams in multi-site settings, including an international supply chain environment
Hands-on experience developing and implementing best-practices specific to cost management, supplier management, and risk mitigation
Strong understanding and experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, specifically in an industrial manufacturing setting
Ability to work well independently as part of a team within a time-sensitive environment
Exceptional data analytic capabilities
High-level proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
Self-motivated to achieve annual goals and objectives.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal skills and proven people-management experience

Nice To Haves

College Diploma in Supply Chain Management considered an asset
Supply Chain Management Certification (SCMP), Institute for Supply Management (ISM) certification, or Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM) certification considered a strong asset

Responsibilities

Lead sourcing related activities such as supplier investigation, supplier selection/award, major raw material cost rolls/updating, material master maintenance, supplier documentation maintenance & due diligence requirements
Manage projects/initiatives from inception to delivery, creating and managing against detailed project plans/schedules
Leads supplier meetings & participates in relevant project meetings to help define project scope and objectives
Developing category-specific/project costing models & sourcing strategies in collaboration with key stakeholders. With focused engagement with the Proposal teams.
Leading global cost reduction initiatives, conducting regular cost benchmarking to ensure cost competitiveness and develop supply risk mitigation strategies.
Regularly reviews Sourcing policies, procedures and workflows to ensure up-to-date document version and adherence to processes.
Ensuring full compliance to governance and best practices as it relates to sourcing, supplier selection, cost evaluation, cost change approvals, and supplier selection processes.
Managing supplier performance by engaging with cross-functional business partners to drive supplier performance improvement initiatives.
Participating in and supporting new product development initiatives by evaluating new suppliers and supplier capabilities for go-to-market strategies.
Understanding plant operations and providing critical supply solutions as needed.