Sourcing Specialist - Montréal, Canada - International Visual Corporation

International Visual Corporation

Verified Company

Montréal, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

We are currently looking for an experienced Ousourcing-Sourcing Specialist to join our growing organization.
The Sourcing Specialist will be responsible for developing and managing relationships with our outsourcing partners (vendors, suppliers). This role requires a strong background in project management, vendor management, and process improvement.

Responsibilities

Monitors a portfolio of external vendors to ensure it meets company standards which includes quality
Acts as the contact for internal stakeholders in identifying sourcing needs and understanding procurement policies, processes, and requirements
Ensure effective collaboration of the project team in the preparation of the plan including scoping, work schedule, budget and resource allocation, quality assurance and control measures, and project risk management
Reviewing bids from vendors for new projects or contracts and recommending which bids should be accepted based on price, qualifications of the vendor, and other factors
Negotiate service level agreements (SLAs) and pricing with vendors to ensure fair payment terms and conditions
Followup of work schedule by project team
Manages vendor invoicing and payments in accordance with company policy
Provides advice to internal stakeholders on reviewing and interpreting contracts, and acts as a point of contact to resolve contract issues
Work with the Project Coordinator to ensure all administrative work is completed on time to ship, bill, and resolve any outstanding client issues
Develop sourcing plans and contributes to quarterly and annual plans
Monitors vendor performance against SLAs/contract performance and take corrective action when required
Create and issue requisitions for RFQ's
Identify potential vendors that can meet those needs
Issue requests for proposals (RFPs) and lead the evaluation process
Make recommendations to senior management on which vendors to use
Manages vendor lists
Research and look for vendors and qualify them

Profile

Collegial Diploma or bachelor's degree in a related field (Business Administration, Commerce, Procurement, Supply Chain)
Minimum of 5 years of experience, including sourcing and contract administration functions
Knowledge of project management and related industry experience
Able to read, understand and work with technical information
Experience tracking relevant KPIs for vendors
Strong negotiating skills
Proactive and assertive; selfstarter; able to take initiative as required
Organizational skills and ability to work independently
Excellent written and verbal communication skills and interpersonal skills
Ability to develop and maintain relationships with all levels of management
Fluent in English and French, both spoken and written

This is an exceptional opportunity to work in a long-established company that offers an industry leading wage with a full range of benefits

About us

International Visual Corporation (IVC) is a leading global turnkey provider of custom metal, wood and plastic display & merchandising solutions and digital solutions for some of North America's largest retailers and brands.

IVC has been thriving for over 60 years through a continuing strong commitment to creative design, innovative manufacturing processes and quality craftsmanship.

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent

Salary:
From $65,000.00 per year

Benefits: