Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support a large Canadian organization embarking on a major supply chain transformation. This role will play a key part in helping the supply chain team manage high volumes of vendor sourcing activity, improve procurement strategy, and drive better value from supplier relationships.

You'll work cross-functionally to support operations while identifying opportunities to streamline costs and processes—particularly in corporate travel and system implementation initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with internal teams to define procurement strategies and scopes of work
• Lead end-to-end sourcing processes, including RFPs and RFQs
• Maintain a robust vendor database and track current contracts
• Negotiate supplier agreements with a focus on cost savings and service improvements
• Identify areas for contract optimization across business units for the corporate travel category
• Manage procurement activities for corporate travel programs (airfare, hotels, car rentals, travel management companies)
• Serve as a procurement SME for system implementation projects, advising on workflows, approvals, and sourcing strategies
• Participate in system design sessions to align procurement processes with platform capabilities
• Support testing, data migration, and training activities related to procurement modules
• Collaborate with IT and project teams to ensure successful rollout and adoption of new procurement tools
• Assist in change management and stakeholder engagement throughout implementation phases
• Document and standardize vendor management and procurement procedures

Requirements

• Minimum 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing
• Demonstrated experience managing corporate travel categories
• Strong track record negotiating vendor and service agreements
• Experience supporting or leading procurement system implementations
• Ability to act as a procurement SME on technology or transformation projects
• Proficiency with Excel and procurement databases
• Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or JD Edwards
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills
• Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects with shifting priorities

Remuneration

$105,000 base salary + strong benefits package

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.