Direct Materials Sourcing Specialist

Direct Material Procurement Specialist

The salary range for this position is $75,000 - $103,000 which will be determined based on the candidate's experience and qualifications.

We are seeking a Direct Material Procurement Specialist to join our supply chain team in Welland, ON. In this role, you will support category strategy development and execute key supply chain initiatives. You will proactively assess supplier capabilities, analyze spend data, and drive cost reduction and supplier performance improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Category Strategy & Continuous Improvement

• Support development and execution of category strategies and key supply chain initiatives
• Drive continuous improvement across sourcing processes, tools, and workflows.

Supplier Management

• Proactively assess supplier capabilities, capacity, and potential supply risks.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance, including On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• Request and analyze supplier quotations using Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) logic.
• Support complex supplier negotiations and preparation activities for the Global Category Leader (GCL).
• Conduct shortage root cause analysis with the planning team prior to escalation to GCL.

Cost & Data Analysis

• Analyze spend data to identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Support execution and tracking of cost savings projects
• Monitor market trends that impact material costs (raw materials, exchange rates, etc.)

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner closely with engineering, production, planning, finance, and other internal teams to understand requirements and align procurement activities.
• Support additional responsibilities assigned by the Senior Sourcing Manager or GCL team.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• Strong technical aptitude and business acumen, with proven influencing, negotiation, and facilitation skills developed through at least 3 years of experience in sourcing, procurement, supply chain management, or a related field. Proven track record in project management, risk management, and strategic sourcing.
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to collaborate cross-functionally and drive results.
• Strong knowledge/skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred) and procurement processes.
• Entrepreneurial, intrinsically motivated mindset with demonstrated ownership of responsibilities.
• Team player mentality and continuous improvement mindset.

Accommodations

INNIO is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We will make reasonable accommodations for the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process. Please advise the Human Resources Department to ensure your accessibility needs are accommodated throughout this process.

INNIO offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. INNIO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.