Job Description

Strategic Sourcing & Logistics Manager (Remote)

Mississauga, ON, Canada \xe2\x97\x8f Virtual Req #983

Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Are you looking for more than a job? At World Vision Canada we offer challenging careers that change the lives of children all over the world and it will change yours too. Come and be part of a team of 400 Canadians with a vision for the world: Life in all its fullness for every child.

You will experience Christian faith in action helping to make real and lasting change in the lives of the world\'s most vulnerable children. Join the World Vision Canada team and be part of a powerful and effective force for good:

For Children. For Change. For Life.

Position: Strategic Sourcing & Logistics Manager

Reports to: Director, Operational Excellence

Position Term: Full Time

Workplace Type: Remote across Canada

Job Purpose:

The Manager, Strategic Sourcing and Logistics leads the strategic sourcing and logistics team and manages the planning, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of activities related to the sourcing and acquisition of goods and services, supplier assessment and performance improvement, improvement of supply chain management and processes, logistics and warehouse operations. The Manager assists in the design of and develops strategic sourcing and logistics strategies and initiatives to reduce cycle time, achieve process efficiency and deliver cost savings and additional non-financial value to the organization. They work collaboratively with other business units to ensure procurement, sourcing and logistics needs are met in a timely manner and within the budget.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Sourcing and Procurement (55%)

• Assist in the design and develop large-scale complex procurement strategies, RFX (RFI, RFP, RFQ) documents, and evaluation frameworks.
• Strategically source new vendors for better quality and suitability and negotiate for better prices and/or increased overall value.
• Conduct annual planning to streamline repetitive procurement of goods and services and prepare monthly, quarterly and annual reports on procurement spend and savings.
• Collaborate and participate in quarterly planning with other business units to ensure sourcing requirements are defined, approved, and procured in a timely, well-documented and cost-efficient manner.
• Lead World Vision Canada\'s business units through sourcing and contract negotiations, in accordance with relevant policies and procedures, to achieve cost savings and the best price within the required timelines.
• Manage the performance and contracts of long-term and short-term suppliers and update database as needed while arranging for preferred supplier agreements.
• Assist in the development and review of purchasing and logistics policies and procedures and make appropriate recommendations that reflect best practice.

Logistics Management (25%)

• Plan and manage logistics and warehouse functions within World Vision Canada.
• Oversee and monitor the storage and distribution of goods, including the logistics for overseas shipments to the field.
• Collaborate with the relevant business units and suppliers to ensure seamless and timely coordination of logistics for the Gift-in-Kind program (donated goods).
• Establish and manage mechanisms for tracking quality, quantity, stock levels, delivery times, transport/shipping costs and efficiency.
• Maintain metrics to assess performance and implement improvements.
• Ensure that team members, other business units and suppliers comply with relevant safety standards, and other relevant laws, regulations and procedures.

Team Leadership (20%)

• Provide leadership and guidance to the Strategic Sourcing and Logistics team to ensure the delivery of excellent service and the achievement of key performance targets in a timely manner.
• Foster an environment of trust, collaboration, and psychological safety within the team.
• Lead direct reports in accordance with World Vision Canada\'s core values.
• Coach direct reports through improvement of their soft skills in engaging with others.
• Provide support and direction in professional development related to strategic sourcing and logistics.

Qualifications required:

• 10 years\' experience in strategic sourcing and logistics management preferred.
• Experience negotiating high-value information technology contracts and other types of service contracts.
• Comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the requirements to manage, negotiate and lead cross functional teams through sourcing events.
• Strong background and comprehensive understanding of procurement issues and deliverables; in-depth knowledge of supply chain management processes and systems.
• Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) designation preferred.
• Excellent strategic negotiation skills, with proven experience in successful negotiating high -level contracts.
• Process improvement mindset that continuously strives to evolve ways of working and improve the end-user experience.
• Knowledge and applied experience with relevant methodologies and techniques (spend cube, service level agreement development, etc.).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience of working in a non-profit organization is an asset.
• Bachelor\'s degree in a related field such as Supply Chain Management is considered an asset.

Why consider us?

• World Vision Canada has consistently been awarded Canada and GTA top employer awards.
• We are Canada\'s largest development, relief, and advocacy non-profit organization.
• We embody an Agile mindset here.
• We offer competitive pay and benefits. Our comprehensive health benefits start at day 1 which includes a Health Spending Account.
• We match pension contributions up to 6% and provide a top-up for pregnancy & parental leaves.
• We offer extra time off for restoration by closing for an additional day on long weekends, 6 times a year.
• We provide up to six weeks\' vacation, plus paid sick days, personal days & wellness days.
• We offer a family-friendly, caring, and flexible work environment.

We bring life-saving support in times of disaster. We help poor communities to take charge of their futures. We provide small loans and training that boost family livelihoods. We work with policy makers to change the way the world is run. Our Christian faith teaches us that every child, regardless of gender, faith or race, is a precious gift to the entire world - and that their wellbeing concerns us all. We shall never rest while children suffer in situations that can be changed.

Our Core Values: We are committed to the Poor. We are Christian. We are Stewards. We value People. We are Partners. We are Responsive.

Qualified candidates must be able to demonstrate a commitment to the core values and mission of the World Vision partnership.

World Vision Canada takes our Safeguarding responsibilities seriously and we provide an environment that is safe for our child and adult beneficiaries. We have strong recruitment procedures to make sure the safest and most suitable people work with the children in our programs. We provide our staff and volunteers with ongoing supervision, support and training in their work with child and adult beneficiaries.

World Vision Canada welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

Thank you for your interest; however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Other details

• Job Family Supply Chain
• Job Function Manager/Supervisor
• Pay Type Salary
• Employment Indicator Fully Remote

• Mississauga, ON, Canada
• Virtual

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