KUBRA

Manager, Strategic Sourcing

KUBRA

full-time

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Location Type: Hybrid

Location: Mississauga • 🇨🇦 Canada

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Job Level

SeniorLead

Tech Stack

OracleServiceNow

About the role

  • Conduct market research, identifying and qualifying vendors, negotiating contracts, and managing vendor performance.
  • Maintain the accuracy of all the tools and processes used in Vendor Management such as Linksquares, Oracle and ServiceNow.
  • Conduct spend and deal analytics to facilitate technology negotiation processes during initial procurement and subsequent renewals, offering comprehensive insights into our expenditure.
  • Work closely with our parent company and their sourcing team along with internal stakeholders to understand their needs, align sourcing objectives, and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Strategic Sourcing or related Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Finance, or a related field.
  • Advanced degree (MBA) or relevant certifications (e.g., CPSM, CPIM) is a plus.
  • 8 to 10+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management with preference towards IT procurement
  • Proven track record of developing and executing successful sourcing strategies in a medium to large-scale organization
  • Experience in managing supplier relationships and conducting complex negotiations
  • Proven track record of delivering sourcing savings and value creation
  • Strong proficiency with Google Workspace, Microsoft 365, and MS Excel for analysis and financial modeling.
  • In-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement best practices, including experience leading RFIs/RFPs, vendor negotiations, and contracting.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills
strategic sourcingprocurementvendor managementspend analyticsdeal analyticsfinancial modelingsourcing strategiesRFIsRFPscontracting
Soft skills
negotiationrelationship managementstakeholder alignmentcompliancevalue creation
Certifications
CPSMCPIMMBA