Strategic Sourcing Partner
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About this role
The Strategic Sourcing Business Partner will be responsible for conducting in-depth data analysis and market reviews, building cost models, and evaluating sourcing options.
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Essential Responsibilities:
- Create supply-demand evaluation reports, inventory costing analyses, and supply chain assessment reports
- Collaborate with business unit managers to ensure accountability and realization of benefits from sourcing initiatives
- Coordinate with procurement, material planning, and other supply chain teams across Ledcor to anticipate future demand and proactively manage spend categories
- Provide support for project startups and mobilization, including local vendor negotiations for partnered business units
- Conduct market reviews to evaluate the availability, capability, and competitiveness of suppliers in a given market category
- Prepare and distribute RFx events (Requests for information, quotation or proposals) consolidating and analyzing responses for decision-making
- Conduct negotiations with vendors, manage the contracting process, partner with the business units and legal focals to ensure optimal terms and conditions
- Plan and support the implementation and rollout of new services and vendor partnerships
- Establish vendor management Key Performance Indicator (KPI) scorecards and conduct regular business performance reviews (BPRs)
- Help manage vendor-non-conformance messaging, claims management and remedial action discussions, and execute any necessary contract amendments or contract terminations.
- Conduct detailed analysis of company supply chain and third-party spending using accounts payable and other cost records to identify trends
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in supply chain management, with a focus on strategic sourcing, procurement, and materials management
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field; equivalent professional experience will be considered
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power BI for data analysis, with the ability to interpret and derive actionable insights from transactional and supply chain data
- Demonstrates a comprehensive understanding of construction, infrastructure, energy, and/or telecommunications industries, including market dynamics and supplier landscapes
- Strong analytical capabilities to evaluate cost models, trends, and supplier performance
- Exceptional communication and relationship-building skills to collaborate effectively with internal stakeholders and external vendors
- Proficient in basic computer applications, with a solid understanding of digital tools that enhance sourcing and procurement functions
- Familiarity with modern sourcing tools, RFx platforms, and procurement systems is an asset
Work Conditions:
- This is a hybrid position where you are expected to be in-office 3 times per week
Additional Information
The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes.Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.
Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.
Employment Equity
At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.
Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.
Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.
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