Strategic sourcing specialist – MRO and contracted services category

Strategic sourcing specialist – MRO and contracted services category

Competitive Compensation

Stimulating Work Environment

Wide Range of Benefits

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist- MRO- reports to and supports the Category Director in the development and execution of the MRO and Contracted Services category strategy. The role provides sourcing execution, market, and spend analysis, supplier and contractor coordination, contract support, and stakeholder alignment for categories such as industrial supplies, spare parts, maintenance services, repair services, contractor services, site services, and related operational support services.

Acting as an analytical and execution support role, the Strategic Sourcing Specialist helps deliver measurable value through cost optimization, risk mitigation, service performance, compliance, and improved contract coverage. The incumbent will act as a key contact for Kruger site buyers and maintenance departments.

The position is based in Montréal, Québec, with potential for hybrid work arrangements. Occasional travel to supplier, contractor and Company sites may be required.

• Strategic Sourcing and Category Execution
  • Support the Category Director in executing sourcing strategies and roadmaps for MRO goods and contracted services, including maintenance parts, repair services, industrial supplies, contractor services, site services, and related operational support services.
  • Support end-to-end sourcing events and manage low- to medium-complexity work streams, including RFI/RFP/RFQ preparation, bid analyses, supplier shortlisting, recommendations, and implementation planning.
  • Prepare fact-based sourcing recommendations using market intelligence, spend analysis, cost drivers, supplier capabilities, service requirements, risk considerations, and total cost of ownership.
  • Support supplier and contractor rationalization, standardization, and tail spend reduction initiatives, including preferred supplier usage, multi-site consolidation, and improved contract coverage.
  • Work with stakeholders to translate business requirements into clear statements of work, service levels, pricing models, deliverables, and technical or contractor requirements.
  • Support post-sourcing implementation, including supplier or contractor transition, communication to sites, contract enablement, and early adoption follow-up.
• Stakeholder Value and Business Partnership
  • Support the Category Director and act as a trusted advisor to internal stakeholders by preparing options, trade-offs, and recommendations for decision‑making across Maintenance, Operations, Engineering, Reliability, Stores, Finance, Legal, Health & Safety, Environment, and site leadership.
  • Coordinate cross-functional alignment on requirements, evaluation criteria, sourcing timelines, governance steps, and decision points.
  • Develop analysis and options for improved sourcing models, such as master service agreements, blanket agreements, standardization, multi-site leverage, service-level commitments, and risk‑sharing mechanisms.
  • Challenge the status quo constructively by proposing alternative supply options.
  • Communicate outcomes clearly through executive-ready summaries: value delivered, total cost impact, risk posture, and supplier performance expectations
• Contract Negotiation and Commercial Governance
  • Support the Category Director in preparing and negotiating commercial and contractual terms; negotiate commercial and contractual terms that protect Kruger’s interests, including pricing, liability, service levels, safety and environmental requirements, contractor obligations, insurance, payment terms, termination, and change control.
  • Support the development and maintenance of master service agreements, blanket…