Strategic Sourcing Manager - eSolutions Furniture : Job Details

Scope:

The Strategic Sourcing Manager oversee the Supplier Partnership & Panel management for the organization. This position is responsible for managing the contract administration, supplier partnerships as well as strategic projects including cost savings.

This is a strategic position requiring strong and exceptional negotiation skills, strategic thinking, and a proven track record of implementing successful sourcing strategies to optimize costs and drive efficiency across the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities:

Required Education and Experience:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or a related field. Master's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably in manufacturing and RTA industry.
• Proven track record of successfully managing supplier relationships and driving cost savings initiatives.
• Bilingual: French and English.
• Knowledge of the MS Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook), Microsoft 365, ERP, Power BI

Competencies/Skills:

• Strong negotiation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders and achieve win-win outcomes.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Familiarity with sourcing tools, technologies, and best practices.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, with a strong sense of accountability and urgency.
• Demonstrated sound work ethic.
• Sound decision making skills, business acumen and professionalism.
• A developed sense of autonomy, ability to manage their own time.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

· None

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:

• Labor Category – Exempt
• Located in Megantic, Sherbrooke or Jamestown
• Expected schedule – 40 hours per week
• Ability to work hybrid from home and in office
• Compensation range for this position is $75,000 - $100,000 annually. Pay is based on a number of factors including market location and will vary based on job related knowledge, skills and experience

Travel:

• Minimal, potential vendors visits, shows or internal facilities.

Work Environment:

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in an office environment.Percentage of Travel - minimal
• Percentage of Office – 90% (hybrid)
• Percentage of Manufacturing – 10% (shop floor)
• Percentage of Distribution – 0%

Physical Demands:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to stand, talk and hear.
• Occasional heavy lifting

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

eSolutions Furniture provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics, family status and gender expression. In addition to federal law requirements, eSolutions Furniture complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.