Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
15.05.2026
For more than 90 years, PALFINGER has set benchmarks with innovative crane and lifting solutions worldwide. As a leading technology and mechanical engineering company, we transform customer needs into seamlessly integrated solutions while providing opportunities for our people to grow, collaborate, and push beyond limits. We foster an environment where we reach up, reach out, and reach beyond. Become part of our team and let’s lift each other to create what’s next.
As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist at Palfinger, you will play a key role in supporting strategic procurement initiatives across indirect materials and services. You will partner closely with the Strategic Sourcing Manager to drive cost optimization, supplier performance, and process efficiency within a global manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented procurement professional who thrives in data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.
Your Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives for indirect materials and services to achieve cost, quality, and service objectives
- Analyze spend data by category, supplier, and item to identify cost savings opportunities and improve sourcing efficiency
- Issue and manage RFIs and RFQs, including supplier communication, evaluation, and follow-up throughout the sourcing process
- Support supplier negotiations and contract execution in alignment with internal policies and delegation of authority guidelines
- Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and service level agreements, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Business Administration or related field with a strong commercial mindset
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement within a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong analytical skills with proven experience in cost analysis, spend reporting, and supplier evaluation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); SAP experience considered an asset
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate across internal teams and external suppliers
What We Offer
- Salary range $70,000- $75,000 based on experience
- Competitive compensation and performance rewards
- Comprehensive Benefits package with flexible options
- Opportunity for continuous learning and career growth
- Environment of Respect, Integrity, Openness, Inclusion and Support
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
Veronica Portillo
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Location
Niagara Falls, ON
Palfinger, Inc.
7942 Dorchester Road Ontario L2E 6V6
Canada
Palfinger Niagara Falls, ON
Location benefits
- Flexible Working Hours
- Mobile working
- Health Measures
- Learning Opportunities
- Company mobile phone
- Employee participation
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About PALFINGER
About PALFINGER AG:
PALFINGER is an international technology and mechanical engineering company and the world's leading producer and provider of innovative crane and lifting solutions. With around 12,000 employees, more than 30 locations and a worldwide sales and service network of around 5,000 service points, PALFINGER creates added value from the challenges of its customers. PALFINGER is consistently continuing on its course as a provider of innovative, complete solutions that deliver increased efficiency and better operability, while leveraging the potential of digitization along the entire production and value chain.
PALFINGER AG has been listed on the Vienna stock exchange since 1999, and in 2021 achieved record revenue of EUR 1.84 billion. In 2022, PALFINGER celebrates its 90th anniversary under the tagline "Celebrating the future since 1932".
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Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Top Benefits
About the role
15.05.2026
For more than 90 years, PALFINGER has set benchmarks with innovative crane and lifting solutions worldwide. As a leading technology and mechanical engineering company, we transform customer needs into seamlessly integrated solutions while providing opportunities for our people to grow, collaborate, and push beyond limits. We foster an environment where we reach up, reach out, and reach beyond. Become part of our team and let’s lift each other to create what’s next.
As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist at Palfinger, you will play a key role in supporting strategic procurement initiatives across indirect materials and services. You will partner closely with the Strategic Sourcing Manager to drive cost optimization, supplier performance, and process efficiency within a global manufacturing environment. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented procurement professional who thrives in data-driven decision-making and cross-functional collaboration.
Your Responsibilities
- Support the development and execution of strategic sourcing initiatives for indirect materials and services to achieve cost, quality, and service objectives
- Analyze spend data by category, supplier, and item to identify cost savings opportunities and improve sourcing efficiency
- Issue and manage RFIs and RFQs, including supplier communication, evaluation, and follow-up throughout the sourcing process
- Support supplier negotiations and contract execution in alignment with internal policies and delegation of authority guidelines
- Monitor supplier performance using KPIs and service level agreements, driving corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives
Your Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or college diploma in Business Administration or related field with a strong commercial mindset
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in strategic sourcing or procurement within a manufacturing or industrial environment
- Strong analytical skills with proven experience in cost analysis, spend reporting, and supplier evaluation
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook); SAP experience considered an asset
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate across internal teams and external suppliers
What We Offer
- Salary range $70,000- $75,000 based on experience
- Competitive compensation and performance rewards
- Comprehensive Benefits package with flexible options
- Opportunity for continuous learning and career growth
- Environment of Respect, Integrity, Openness, Inclusion and Support
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Vet/Disabled
Veronica Portillo
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Location
Niagara Falls, ON
Palfinger, Inc.
7942 Dorchester Road Ontario L2E 6V6
Canada
Palfinger Niagara Falls, ON
Location benefits
- Flexible Working Hours
- Mobile working
- Health Measures
- Learning Opportunities
- Company mobile phone
- Employee participation
Not the right fit? Search for Strategic Sourcing Specialist jobs in Niagara Falls, ON
About PALFINGER
About PALFINGER AG:
PALFINGER is an international technology and mechanical engineering company and the world's leading producer and provider of innovative crane and lifting solutions. With around 12,000 employees, more than 30 locations and a worldwide sales and service network of around 5,000 service points, PALFINGER creates added value from the challenges of its customers. PALFINGER is consistently continuing on its course as a provider of innovative, complete solutions that deliver increased efficiency and better operability, while leveraging the potential of digitization along the entire production and value chain.
PALFINGER AG has been listed on the Vienna stock exchange since 1999, and in 2021 achieved record revenue of EUR 1.84 billion. In 2022, PALFINGER celebrates its 90th anniversary under the tagline "Celebrating the future since 1932".