Sourcing Specialist

Sourcing Specialist 
 

We are looking for a Sourcing Specialist for the Fort Saskatchewan, Canada facility. In this role you will be deeply involved in upstream sourcing processes right from new supplier identification, RFI, RFQ follow up, quote analysis and supplier selection proposals, sample ordering, follow up, vendor change process management from sourcing point of view, risk analysis and priority for vendor change process based on supply risk. This position will also do tactical buying job for partial spend and, if required, back up for current buyers work. The individual will also support on management information system work, reporting, and presentation .

Your Responsibilities

• Prepare request for information, request for quote.
• Identify new high potential suppliers.
• Ensure compliance with sourcing process.
• Maintain sourcing records and database.
• Follow-up and resolve epidemic quality and availability issues.
• Conduct analysis of spend and identify opportunities for continuous improvement in area of cost, quality and service.
• Maintain and manage independent charge for assigned purchases.( Strategic and Operational )
• Act as a back-up to maintain support for essential activities of Sourcing group.
• Ability to travel to supplier locations – 10% travel estimated.

Your Profile

• College Engineering degree. Technical and business or supply chain major preferred.
• 2-4 years previous experience in supply chain management, procurement, strategic sourcing is desirable but not necessary.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Previous experience with SAP desirable. Ability to develop mastery of ERP system in short period of time.
• Communication – ability to prepare small presentations to the team, communicate cross functionality to peers and superiors.
• Organization – able to manage their own time and maintain record of multiple sourcing projects and current status.

We offer

Aside from a dynamic global culture and leading market position, we are proud to offer our employees development opportunities, competitive salary and a robust benefit program ALL available on first day of employment!

The perks and benefits of working at Oerlikon include the following:

• Comprehensive medical and prescription drug plan with low premiums, company sponsored HSA contributions and without cumbersome waiting periods to keep you going strong.  
• Excellent Dental and Vision coverage.
• Employee Assistance, Financial and Wellness programs to help improve all aspects of your life journey. 
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with significant company match and financial planning and education options to help you achieve your retirement goals 
• Tuition reimbursement and internal education resources to satisfy your love of learning so you can continue to grow with us!
• Generous paid time off to support your physical and mental wellbeing.
• 12 paid company holidays to occasionally extend your weekends or time off. 
• Flexible hours or remote work environment available for certain positions
• 100% company paid life insurance and disability insurance
• Employee Referral Bonus program because why not to bring your friends to work every day!

Why Oerlikon:

Diversity is not merely a result of our presence in more than 30 countries and 170 locations worldwide. It’s a reflection of who we are – we are proud to have more than 11,000 employees representing over 80 nationalities working for Oerlikon. We strive to create a more appealing place to work for diverse groups, regardless of background, language, beliefs or gender. We take our ESG responsibilities seriously, setting tough targets for ourselves as we work towards ensuring we meet our sustainability responsibilities

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Are you curious? Then release your passion to succeed and APPLY to discover how you can help us build a better world and realize how you can make a personal difference by joining our global team! Our commitment is your success!

About us

Oerlikon is a global innovation powerhouse for surface engineering, polymer processing and additive manufacturing in key industries such as aerospace, automotive, energy, tooling and textiles. We serve as a key partner in enabling our customers to reach their targets for optimizing the performance, function and sustainability of their products and manufacturing processes. 
Our solutions reduce emissions in transportation, maximize longevity and performance of tools, increase energy efficiency and advance intelligent material and sustainable polymer processing. These achievements are proven hallmarks of our global leadership. 

We at Oerlikon embrace diversity. This is reflected in more than 11,800 employees, representing over 93 nationalities and our presence in more than 38 countries and 207 locations worldwide. 

Oerlikon is an Equal Opportunity Employer striving to promote a diverse and inclusive workforce, and is dedicated to unbiased recruiting, hiring and employment practices. Oerlikon takes affirmative action to ensure candidates are considered without regard to their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, creed, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, parental status, disability, veteran status, and any other legally protected characteristic. If you’d like more information on your EEO rights under the law, please click here Know Your Rights.

If you are unable to complete an application or respond to a job opening because of a disability, please contact us at Americas.hr@oerlikon.com or recruiter.us@oerlikon.com. This contact information is for accessibility requests only and is not intended for inquiries about the status of applications or for third party vendors / agencies inquiries or requests.

Oerlikon will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Learn more about Oerlikon: 
https://www.oerlikon.com/en/brands/

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