- Vancouver
- On-site
- Yearly salary: CA$ 70,000 - CA$ 90,000

Dometic is a global market leader in the mobile living industry. Millions of people around the world use Dometic products in outdoor, residential, and professional applications.

Our Marine organization is a trusted provider of creative 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 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.

Vancouver:

Dometic Marine’s headquarters are in Vancouver, British Columbia in Canada. The facility develops and manufactures hydraulic, electronic, and combustion-based products.

About the position

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.

Your main 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 compelling role in a dynamic, quick paced and global environment with great opportunities to grow and take on new challenges. The growth at Dometic is continuous – which gives you great possibilities to evolve with the company.

- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Disability insurance (STD/LTD)
- Retirement Programs (RSP and Company Pension Plan)
- Paid Vacation
- Statutory Holidays
- Free on-site parking
- Paid maternity/paternity leave
- Tuition and Professional Designation dues assistance
- Employee discounts on our incredible products
- Company events
- Opportunities to make an impact

📌 Sourcing Specialist (Vancouver)
🏢 Marine
📍 Vancouver