About the role
Our client, a well-established and growing organization in the manufacturing and automation sector, is seeking a Manager, Strategic Sourcing to lead procurement strategy and elevate sourcing into a key driver of enterprise value.
Reporting to senior leadership, the Manager, Strategic Sourcing will own enterprise-wide spend strategy while building a disciplined, data-driven procurement function. This role offers the opportunity to modernize sourcing practices, implement robust supplier governance, and lead a capable team in delivering best-in-class procurement outcomes.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Category Management Develop and execute enterprise-wide category strategies aligned to financial and operational objectives Position procurement as a strategic lever of EBITDA through cost optimization, supplier consolidation, and improved commercial terms Lead sourcing initiatives including RFx processes, supplier negotiations, and contract structuring to optimize total cost of ownership Establish and lead a formal Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program focused on performance, innovation, and risk mitigation Oversee contract lifecycle management, ensuring alignment across legal, commercial, and operational requirements Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks (pricing volatility, tariffs, supplier concentration, continuity risks) Cross-Functional Leadership Partner with Finance, Operations, Engineering, and Sales to align sourcing strategies with budgets, forecasts, and customer requirements Collaborate closely with logistics and warehousing teams to ensure inventory optimization and supply continuity Performance & Systems Define, track, and report on procurement KPIs including cost savings, supplier performance, and contract compliance Drive improvements in inventory performance (turns, excess/obsolete reduction, working capital efficiency) Support and enhance procurement systems, including ERP, sourcing, and contract management tools Team Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3 Purchasers and 1 Category Manager Build a high-performance, accountable, and commercially focused procurement culture
This a permanent, full-time, in office position that offers an excellent total rewards package. Apply today!
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About Robert Half
Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for roles in finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support. Named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and 100 Best Companies to Work For® lists and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity, Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®. Robert Half is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI) and is a member of the S&P 500 index.
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About the role
Our client, a well-established and growing organization in the manufacturing and automation sector, is seeking a Manager, Strategic Sourcing to lead procurement strategy and elevate sourcing into a key driver of enterprise value.
Reporting to senior leadership, the Manager, Strategic Sourcing will own enterprise-wide spend strategy while building a disciplined, data-driven procurement function. This role offers the opportunity to modernize sourcing practices, implement robust supplier governance, and lead a capable team in delivering best-in-class procurement outcomes.
Key Responsibilities Strategic Sourcing & Category Management Develop and execute enterprise-wide category strategies aligned to financial and operational objectives Position procurement as a strategic lever of EBITDA through cost optimization, supplier consolidation, and improved commercial terms Lead sourcing initiatives including RFx processes, supplier negotiations, and contract structuring to optimize total cost of ownership Establish and lead a formal Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program focused on performance, innovation, and risk mitigation Oversee contract lifecycle management, ensuring alignment across legal, commercial, and operational requirements Proactively identify and mitigate supply risks (pricing volatility, tariffs, supplier concentration, continuity risks) Cross-Functional Leadership Partner with Finance, Operations, Engineering, and Sales to align sourcing strategies with budgets, forecasts, and customer requirements Collaborate closely with logistics and warehousing teams to ensure inventory optimization and supply continuity Performance & Systems Define, track, and report on procurement KPIs including cost savings, supplier performance, and contract compliance Drive improvements in inventory performance (turns, excess/obsolete reduction, working capital efficiency) Support and enhance procurement systems, including ERP, sourcing, and contract management tools Team Leadership Lead, mentor, and develop a team of 3 Purchasers and 1 Category Manager Build a high-performance, accountable, and commercially focused procurement culture
This a permanent, full-time, in office position that offers an excellent total rewards package. Apply today!
Not the right fit? Search for Strategic Sourcing Manager jobs in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
About Robert Half
Robert Half, the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm, connects opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for roles in finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support. Named to Fortune’s World’s Most Admired Companies and 100 Best Companies to Work For® lists and a Forbes Best Employer for Diversity, Robert Half is the parent company of Protiviti®. Robert Half is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (symbol: RHI) and is a member of the S&P 500 index.