Sourcing Manager

Sourcing Manager, Nefab Canada

Nefab Group is on a growth journey, and we are dependent on engaged people to succeed. We are now strengthening our team in Nefab, Mississauga with a Sourcing Manager.

The Sourcing Manager is responsible for developing and optimizing the supply chain to support the sales organization while continuously evaluating and implementing the most cost-effective sourcing solutions.

This position is located in Mississauga, Ontario, and you will report to the Regional Managing Director.

Do you want to be part of a global organization and contribute to our growth journey? Apply today!

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Main Responsibilities

• Follow Nefab sourcing procedure
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships that ensure reliable sources of supply for manufactured items, resale/traded items, material, and services.
• Obtain supplier quotes and negotiate pricing and delivery terms.
• Negotiate contracts for manufactured items, resale/traded items, material, and services.
• Source and purchase the appropriate products in the required quantities, ensuring they meet all design specifications and quality standards while securing the best value. Coordinate timely procurement and delivery to support production schedules and operational requirements.
• Implement and manage blanket purchase orders for long lead time items
• Evaluate existing suppliers, new suppliers, and alternative products and recommend changes as required.
• Manage emergency stock out situations and expedite orders as required
• Monitor trends which may affect pricing and supply and develop and implement action plans to manage risk.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external customers and suppliers.
• Cost reduction targets to be achieved
• Involvement with Logistics and Servicing of customers
• Support Business Development/Account Managers and Engineering on projects
• Project management of specified customer projects from samples to initial order
• Frequent travel to suppliers and other Nefab facilities
• Work with corporate sourcing and category managers on national- regional level suppliers and synergy, cost saving projects
• Coordinate supplier audits
• Other projects as assigned
  
  

Skills & Competencies

• Strong managerial and leadership abilities
• Ability to objectively evaluate situations and collaboratively determine the best course of action for the company
• Strong financial modelling skills and proficient in MS Excel, Power Point and other MS Office applications
• Strong analytical and time management skills
• Teamwork, influencing, and negotiation skills
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public
  
  

Education

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Procurement, Logistics, Industrial Distribution, or equivalent experience
• Quality System policy, procedure and process experience, preferably within ISO framework
  
  

Experience

• 2-5 years of previous Sourcing or Purchasing experience
• Previous Project Management experience considered an asset
  
  

Salary

CA$80,000.00 - CA$95,000.00 per year

Company Values And Ways Of Working

Our core values are Simplicity, Empowerment and Respect. Our ways of working are characterized by Customer First, Cooperation, and Communication. This means that we are always putting customers first, through cooperation and communication. We respect each other and the environment. People are empowered to grow and innovate to simplify.

Application

Impress us with your CV/resume and motivational letter, written in English, latest October 31st. For further information or questions, please contact aidan.anderson@nefab.com.

Nefab is an equal opportunity employer, embracing diversity and inclusion. We are committed to building teams with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We believe everyone has talent, and therefore welcome all applications.

We are part of the Nefab Group, which was founded in 1949 and is a world leading global provider of sustainable packaging solutions and logistics optimization services. Nefab saves environmental and financial resources by optimizing supply chains. We do this by innovating together with our customers to create smarter packaging and logistics solutions while always respecting people and high ethical standards. This contributes to a better tomorrow for our customers, for society, and for the environment.

With more than 75 years of experience combined with competence and presence in 39 countries, we offer global solutions and local service worldwide to companies in industries such as Telecom, Datacom, Semicon, Energy, Medtech, Mining & Construction, and LiB & E-mobility. Nefab Group has around 5,500 employees with a yearly turnover of 10.3 BSEK. The owners are the Nordgren/Pihl family and FAM AB, a privately owned holding company within the Wallenberg Ecosystem.