Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Join CoolIT, an Ecolab Company, a global leader in Direct Liquid Cooling technology for data centers, supercomputers, and high-performance computing environments.

• Day 1 Coverage: Employer-paid comprehensive benefits, including dental, prescription drug, vision, paramedical coverage, and a $1,000 annual Health Spending Account.
• RRSP: 2% employer-sponsored contribution.
• Enjoy three weeks of vacation, six flex days, and a one-week paid company-wide holiday shutdown.
• $1,000 annual professional development allowance to support your ongoing learning, skill development, and career growth.
• Dress for your day in a casual, professional environment.
• Work in a hybrid environment.

• Collaborate with the Category Manager to execute and refine category sourcing strategies based on business needs, market trends, and supply opportunities.
• Support supplier relationship and performance management to ensure suppliers meet performance expectations, quality standards, and business and regulatory requirements. Contribute to supplier scorecards, cost-of-poor-performance assessments, and cost-recovery activities.
• Assist with the creation, negotiation, management, and renewal of supplier agreements that deliver cost, quality, and operational value while ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Maintain supplier information in procurement systems, including Net Suite, and prepare reports that track supplier performance, pricing trends, and contract status.
• Identify opportunities for cost savings and process improvements through strategic sourcing, supplier negotiations, and continuous-improvement activities.
• Support New Product Introduction requirements by identifying, evaluating, and sourcing materials, parts, components, assemblies, and services in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Engineering, and Program and Project Management teams to align sourcing requirements with project timelines.
• Conduct market research to identify industry trends, potential suppliers, and new sourcing opportunities within assigned categories.
• Identify and evaluate potential suppliers using market analysis, supplier performance information, and cost assessments. Analyze complex, high-volume data to develop actionable insights for procurement and supplier management.

• Three to four years of experience in strategic sourcing, procurement, or supply chain management.
• Experience with sourcing, supplier evaluation, and contract management across a diverse supplier base.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze data, evaluate supplier performance, and contribute to cost-saving strategies.
• Familiarity with procurement systems such as Net Suite or a comparable platform.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• SCMP, CPSM, or another relevant procurement or supply chain certification.
• Experience working with global supplier networks or international sourcing.
• Experience negotiating supplier agreements and contracts.
• Understanding of technical specifications and industry-specific procurement practices, including the ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Experience in an engineering, prototype-build, New Product Introduction, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data management, contract administration, and reporting.
• Clear and professional communication skills when working with suppliers and internal stakeholders.
• Strong analytical, critical-thinking, and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to identifying challenges and recommending solutions.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships and work effectively with a diverse group of…