Sourcing Specialist


S&C Electric Canada Ltd.
Toronto, Ontario


Dernier jour pour faire une demande : 08 avril 2018

Why Work for S&C Electric Canada Ltd.

Integrity, enthusiasm, sustained energy. These are the traits that S&C has always looked for and found when seeking people to join our team. S&C supports these qualities with a strong package of pay and benefits including a defined benefit pension plan, Success Sharing (bonus) plan, 3 weeks’ vacation, paid holiday shutdown, flexible benefit options, seniority recognition program, employee assistance program, excellent education and training programs, a challenging work environment, and broad opportunities for advancement.

 

Job Summary

The Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for strategic sourcing of direct materials, managing the performance of commodity products, and sourcing qualifying suppliers locally. The successful candidate will have strong communication and knowledge of contracts and global contract law.

 

Core Responsibilities

  • Strategic sourcing of direct materials required for the manufacture of equipment for the electric power industry
  • Managing the performance of a number of commodity portfolios of direct material suppliers that will serve the manufacturing needs of S&C to obtain the best quality, delivery, lead time and competitive cost results
  • Sourcing and qualifying suppliers locally, within Canada and globally to match S&C’s business needs and growth strategy
  • Assessing new suppliers for business fit, financial stability to ensure that they will provide the best overall value to S&C
  • Ensuring suppliers selected are able to support S&C’s strategic objectives
  • Negotiating with Suppliers to achieve annual cost reduction goals
  • Conducting evaluations and performance reviews to ensure supplier performance goals are met
  • Ensuring that the longer-term supplier relationships are solidified through long term agreements or contracts. Create and negotiate supply agreements with long term supplier partners for mutual success
  • Undertaking commodity and industry benchmarking projects to ensure that S&C remains at a competitive advantage in the market place
  • Conducting risk assessment protocols to identify potential concerns
  • Performing supplier audits to create and manage gap lists and to identify opportunities and threats
  • Conducting regular comprehensive commercial audits and financial review of the supply base

 

Qualifications

  • College Diploma in a technical discipline such as logistics, management or business administration
  • Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or similar designation (candidates working towards their designation will be considered)
  • 3 to 5 years progressive experience in a purchasing or supply chain environment
  • Knowledge of contracts and global contract law and industry best practices
  • Experience with and understanding of the manufacturing processes for industrial products and components
  • Proficient in MS Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel and Power Point
  • Proficiency in Oracle procurement processes is an asset
  • APICS designation, an asset
  • The successful candidate will have strong writing and verbal communication skills as well as the ability to present to groups. The candidate must also have demonstrated ability to develop and implement strategic sourcing initiatives

     

    More About S&C

    Headquartered in Chicago, S&C Electric Company has offices around the globe. The Canadian division, S&C Electric Canada Ltd, is located in Toronto at a 250,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility, with additional sales offices in Calgary and Montreal. Founded in 1911, S&C is a provider of equipment and services for electric power transmission and distribution systems. We specialize in switching and protection systems, Smart Grid applications, Energy Storage, Microgrids and Renewable Integration. With our ISO 14001 certified manufacturing facility, our logo is not the only thing that’s green!

    Come join our team of over 350 members who develop, design, manufacture and support a wide range of solutions and products designed to help keep the lights on! Please see https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wNbLwEfVg6E&feature=youtu.be for testimonials of current team members on their experience of working at S&C.

     

     

    S&C Electric Canada Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer.

    In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, S&C Electric Canada Ltd. will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform S&C Electric Canada Ltd.’s Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.

     

    Please send a cover letter and resume to:

    HR.Canada@sandc.com

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