Sourcing Specialist

Pay or shift range: $70,000 CAD to $90,000 CAD
The estimated range is the budgeted amount for this position. Final offers are based on various factors, including skill set, experience, location, qualifications and other job-related reasons.
Description   About the position
Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of innovative solutions for the worldwide boating and boat building industry, and we recently expanded our scope to lead the boating industry into an electrified future. Dometic has won numerous NMMA Innovation Awards over the years, and we are always striving for new ways to make boating easier, safer, and more enjoyable.
We are on a journey of continuous growth – now looking for our next star – a passionate  Sourcing Specialist.  This position reports to the Strategic Sourcing Lead and will work in Vancouver, BC.
Dometic Marine’s headquarters are in Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada. The facility develops and manufactures hydraulic, electronic, and combustion-based products.
As  Sourcing Specialist of the Vancouver team, you will source, negotiate, coordinate and manage all aspects of a supplier onboarding process. You will work with Dometic Marine Strategic Sourcing colleagues to seek out new opportunities to improve costs, source for supplies, and reduce supply base of current parts and materials.
General Responsibilities
Prepare RFQs and seek quotes from current or new suppliers, negotiate prices, incoterms, delivery, tooling costs, lead-times, payment terms, etc.
Analyze and calculate product component costs, negotiate lowest costs with suppliers, and review quotes against similar manufacturing methods, processes, and market trends
Negotiate prices and commercial issues/terms regarding cost, delivery, replenishment lead time, shipping, etc. within assigned commodities or projects
Monitor raw materials to minimize increases of material costs
Support and manage sourcing activities throughout new product development and launch stages
Participate in product launch meetings and report on supplier or supply readiness to meet product launch schedule
Conduct “make vs. buy” analyses and make recommendations accordingly
Issue and manage tooling PO, monitor tooling construction progress, and ensure on-time completion and approval of tools
Initiate, track. and manage Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) submission requirements to ensure timely completion
Issue and manage pre-production and early production purchase orders as well as monitor delivery and quality
Maintain a good working relationship with suppliers and internal departments
Ensure compliance to the Dometic and PMAC code of ethics
Work closely with project launch teams to support make vs buy decisions for machined components and assemblies
Identify and lead cost reduction opportunities within assigned commodities by re-negotiating, resourcing, redesigning, or consolidating supplier base
Conduct “spend analysis” to determine top “spend” items, commodities, activities, or suppliers to leverage and promote the most effective use of company funds
Facilitate or assist to resolve supplier quality issues
Complete other job duties and assignments as required
What do we offer?
You are offered an interesting role in a dynamic, fast paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow, evolve with the company and take on new challenges.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
Retirement Programs (RSP and Company Pension Plan)
Paid Vacation
Statutory Holidays
Free on-site parking
Tuition and Professional Designation dues assistance
Employee discounts on our incredible products
Company events
Opportunities to make an impact
Skills & Requirements
The ideal candidate for this role will bring demonstrated success in engineering environment. Additionally, they will have acquired the following qualifications and experiences:
Required
Degree, diploma, or certificate in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline. Candidates with Mechanical, Manufacturing, Machining, Integrated, or related Engineering backgrounds are strongly preferred due to the technical nature of the products and…