Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Manager, Strategic Sourcing

The Manager, Strategic Sourcing is responsible for leading all aspects of the Procurement process for non‑merchandise goods and services, structuring favourable agreements that help Indigo meet critical business objectives.

Key Performance Metrics

• Cost savings for ongoing operational expenditures
• Cost avoidance across operating and capital expenditures
• Stakeholder satisfaction
• Contract compliance
• Risk mitigation
• Process improvements

Key Accountabilities Strategic

• Build strong working relationships with key stakeholders to expand the Sourcing team’s scope of influence
• Develop and implement strategies and objectives for assigned procurement categories that drive short‑ and long‑term improvement
• Advance strategic supplier relationship management, risk mitigation and compliance
• Drive continuous improvement within assigned categories and for the Sourcing team

Functional

• Partner with business teams to develop and execute sourcing events (RFX, negotiations, business reviews, etc.)
• Lead the procurement process for newly approved strategic initiatives and contribute to business case development
• Lead vendor negotiations ensuring key stakeholder engagement and strategic alignment
• Partner with Legal and business teams to review contract documents, addressing key requirements such as risk management, cost containment and accountability
• Track department performance by creating detailed reporting on assigned projects
• Work with business partners to develop forecasts and budgets
• Support critical supplier relationship management and contract management processes
• Lead supplier selection process utilizing standard tools
• Develop strong partnerships with current and potential suppliers

People

• Act as an Indigo ambassador in building and maintaining sustainable relationships across the company and with suppliers
• Understand and follow Indigo’s core HR process
• Promote procurement best practices by providing coaching and guidance to stakeholders
• Work in a collaborative and constructive manner with team and business partners
• Act in a manner that promotes and is aligned with Indigo’s mission, vision and beliefs
• As a leader, hold others accountable for maintaining the integrity of Indigo’s culture

Scope

Reports to:

Director, Procurement & Vendor Relations;
Manager once Removed (MOR): SVP Commercial Finance & Procurement.

Key Relationships Internal

• Legal
• Finance
• Facilities
• Marketing
• Retail Operations
• IT
• Supply Chain
• HR

External

• Suppliers, contractors, consultants

Qualifications Work Experience, Education, Certifications

• 3–5 years managing end‑to‑end procurement in a large, complex organization
• Experience leading sourcing for indirect spend categories
• Demonstrated ability to manage cross‑functional teams and projects
• University degree, preferably in business, economics or engineering
• Previous negotiation training from a leading institution is a plus

Competencies, Skills, Attributes

• Superior verbal and written communication skills with an emphasis on storytelling
• Ability to build relationships and trust across all levels of a company
• Thrives in a collaborative, fast‑paced, dynamic environment
• Demonstrated influence skills
• High business acumen and analytical mindset (ability to draw actionable insights from data)
• Detail‑oriented and process‑driven

Other (travel, bilingual, etc.)

• Local travel to Indigo’s distribution centre may be required
• French is not required

Additional Information

At Indigo, we are committed to our communities, our customers, and each other; we foster diversity and inclusion and value your unique background. We welcome applications from individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, a person of colour, LGBTQ2+ and people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request to individuals who self‑identify as having a disability.
Please contact Human Resources at  if you require an accommodation at any time during the recruitment process.

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