Company Description

We are SGS – the world's leading testing, inspection and certification company. We are recognized as the global benchmark for sustainability, quality and integrity. Our 99,600 employees operate a network of 2,600 offices and laboratories, working together to enable a better, safer and more interconnected world.

Job Description

The Strategic Sourcing Analyst manages RFx’s, suppliers, and collects and analyzes data related to the products and services of the company. The Analyst will develop insight and expertise in the categories managed over time.

• Supports the team in the procurement of goods and services for technology, travel, fleet, MRO, and facilities to ensure they are in line with the Global Procurement policy.

• Leads and supports sourcing projects through a formalized process.

• Supports the development of category strategies and partners with key stakeholders to review policies and procedures related to sourcing, negotiations, and contract execution.

• Supports indirect cost reduction by negotiating with suppliers to achieve cost savings.

• Manages the RFx’s process utilizing eProcurement tools.

• Develops new supply sources where suppliers are no longer competitive.

• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.

• Facilitates supplier relationship and performance reviews to guarantee accomplishments of the business need.

• Collaborates with Business Units to influence supplier engagement.

• Reviews supplier reporting to validate contractual Service Level Agreements (SLA)s are being met.

• Reviews and monitors supplier issues.

• Adheres to internal standards, policies and procedures.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Procurement and Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or other business-related discipline (required)
• 3+ years of procurement-related experience (required)

Licenses/ Certifications

• Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) (preferred)

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Strong planning, organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to handle multiple concurrent projects
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, virtual and dynamic environment
• Must be detail oriented and comfortable working on your own initiative
• Excellent MS Office Excel skills, including creating and manipulating pivot tables
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills
• Familiarity with eSourcing and eBuying tools, SharePoint
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to turn findings into executable plans to meet business objectives
• Ability to work collaboratively with both suppliers and key stakeholders. To influence successfully within a matrix environment and build effective business partnerships with all levels of team members
• Ability to provide excellent customer service, identifying, understanding and meeting internal/external stakeholder expectations
• Excellent MS Office Excel skills, including creating and manipulating pivot tables

Our Benefits

• Compensation: $75,000-$85,000/year CAD
• Some benefit highlights:

  • 80% coverage Health, Dental and Vision

  • Paid time off

  • RRSP Program Eligibility

Additional Information

SGS is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and as such we recruit, hire, train, and promote persons in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and Indigenous status, or any other characteristics protected by law.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required.

This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts the company's rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.

Accommodations are available on request for qualified candidates during each stage of the recruitment process.

Please note that candidates applying for Canadian job openings should be authorized to work in Canada.