Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing
Staples Canada
Date: 1 day ago
City: Richmond Hill, ON
Contract type: Full time
Some Of What You Will Do
The Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing, will establish and lead the company’s indirect procurement function, reporting into the Sr. Director, Supply Chain Strategy & Capabilities. This role is accountable for defining and executing strategic sourcing strategies that deliver sustainable cost savings, enhance supplier performance, and align with enterprise objectives. The Sr. Manager will oversee a small sourcing team (Manager + Sr. Analyst), while also directly managing select high-value categories.
The role requires balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution, building relationships with senior stakeholders, and advancing procurement maturity across the organization.
Specifically, You Will
The Sr. Manager, Strategic Sourcing, will establish and lead the company’s indirect procurement function, reporting into the Sr. Director, Supply Chain Strategy & Capabilities. This role is accountable for defining and executing strategic sourcing strategies that deliver sustainable cost savings, enhance supplier performance, and align with enterprise objectives. The Sr. Manager will oversee a small sourcing team (Manager + Sr. Analyst), while also directly managing select high-value categories.
The role requires balancing strategic leadership with hands-on execution, building relationships with senior stakeholders, and advancing procurement maturity across the organization.
Specifically, You Will
- Define the sourcing engagement model, annual pipeline, and savings targets in collaboration with Finance and business leaders.
- Establish and maintain sourcing policies, standard operating procedures, and governance frameworks to ensure consistent, transparent, and compliant practices across the enterprise.
- Partner cross-functionally to build awareness and adoption of Strategic Sourcing COE by educating business stakeholders and promoting best practices across functions.
- Personally lead sourcing for select strategic categories.
- Develop and implement sourcing toolkits (e.g., RFx templates, supplier evaluation scorecards, savings tracking models) to standardize and accelerate sourcing activities.
- Oversee development and execution of sourcing strategies, RFx processes, negotiations, and contract management across the team.
- Ensure accurate savings reporting, benefits tracking, and sourcing KPIs are delivered to leadership.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Math, Finance, or other STEM related field.
- Professional certification (CPSM, SCMP, or equivalent) preferred.
- Proficiency in PowerPoint for preparing clear, executive-level presentations.
- Understanding of procurement processes, spend analysis, and savings tracking.
- Strong interpersonal and relationship management skills; able to partner effectively across functions.
- Attention to detail with a strong commitment to data quality.
- Ability to challenge assumptions constructively and pressure-test recommendations.
- 10+ years business experience, with at least 7 in procurement/sourcing.
- 3-5 years in a leadership or people management role.
- Deep experience in indirect category management (IT, Marketing, Professional Services, Facilities, Supply Chain, or Transportation).
- Track record of leading large sourcing events, negotiations, and supplier relationship management.
- Familiarity with source-to-pay systems and procurement analytics.
- Associate discount
- Health and Dental benefits
- RRSP/DPSP
- Performance bonuses
- Learning & Development programs
- And more…
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