Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support a large Canadian organization embarking on a major supply chain transformation.

This role will play a key part in helping the supply chain team manage high volumes of vendor sourcing activity, improve procurement strategy, and drive better value from supplier relationships.

You'll work cross-functionally to support operations while identifying opportunities to streamline costs and processes—particularly in corporate travel and system implementation initiatives.

Responsibilities Collaborate with internal teams to define procurement strategies and scopes of work

Lead end-to-end sourcing processes, including RFPs and RFQs

Maintain a robust vendor database and track current contracts

Negotiate supplier agreements with a focus on cost savings and service improvements

Identify areas for contract optimization across business units for the corporate travel category

Manage procurement activities for corporate travel programs (airfare, hotels, car rentals, travel management companies)

Serve as a procurement SME for system implementation projects, advising on workflows, approvals, and sourcing strategies

Participate in system design sessions to align procurement processes with platform capabilities

Support testing,



data migration, and training activities related to procurement modules

Collaborate with IT and project teams to ensure successful rollout and adoption of current procurement tools

Assist in change management and stakeholder engagement throughout implementation phases

Document and standardize vendor management and procurement procedures

Requirements Minimum 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing

Demonstrated experience managing corporate travel categories

Strong track record negotiating vendor and service agreements

Experience supporting or leading procurement system implementations

Ability to act as a procurement SME on technology or transformation projects

Proficiency with Excel and procurement databases

Familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle or JD Edwards

Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

Ability to manage multiple sourcing projects with shifting priorities

Remuneration $105,000 base salary + strong benefits package

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.

📌 Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Vancouver)
🏢 Horizon Recruitment
📍 Vancouver