Strategic Sourcing Manager

SinaLite

. Own supplier relationships end to end, including price, payment terms, material quality, and inventory exposure .

Posted 10/20/2026full-timeMarkham • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$100,000 - CA$130,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in supplier relationship management, negotiation strategies, and cost-reduction initiatives within the manufacturing sector. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems and analytics tools to optimize inventory and purchasing decisions while ensuring quality and compliance.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Supplier Relationship ManagementNegotiation StrategyCost-Reduction InitiativesERP System ProficiencyFlexible Packaging Experience

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Hard Skills

SourcingProcurementCost AnalysisMaterial SpecificationsYield TestingInventory ManagementPayment Terms NegotiationSupplier QualificationCategory ManagementData Analysis

Soft Skills

Tenacious Negotiation SkillsDecisive ApproachDirect CommunicationResults-OrientedCritical Evaluation

Tools & Technologies

NetSuiteAI ToolsAnalytics Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

SQF Certification

Industry Keywords

Flexible PackagingFolding CartonRoll LabelsCommercial PrintManufacturing EnvironmentFood SafetyConverting MaterialsPrinting MaterialsSupply Chain ManagementSIOP Process

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own supplier relationships end to end, including price, payment terms, material quality, and inventory exposure
Execute negotiation strategy across Flexible Packaging, Folding Carton, Roll Labels, Large Format, and Commercial Print
Use market conditions, volume consolidation, and competitive supplier tension to improve pricing
Deliver annual category cost-reduction targets and report Finance-reconciled savings to leadership and Finance
Build supply bases, manage commodity price exposure, protect quality and availability, and reduce inventory
Renegotiate supplier payment terms and balance pricing, discounts, and extended terms using cost-of-capital analysis
Align purchasing with usage, production schedules, and demand forecasts; set reorder points, minimum-order strategies, and stock policies
Monitor raw material exposure and correct over-buying caused by minimum order quantities, speculative buys, or yield issues
Use consignment, vendor-managed inventory, and blanket purchase orders to limit excess stock
Work with Operations to reduce work-in-process and finished goods where sourcing decisions drive it
Qualify new suppliers and materials through trials, yield testing, sign-off criteria, and scale-up gates
Track supplier yield, defect rates, and on-time delivery; manage claims, credits, corrective actions, and volume consolidation
Own the SQF approved-supplier program and incoming-material lot traceability with Quality
Identify, qualify, and onboard overseas suppliers while maintaining domestic backups for critical materials
Own the supply side of the SIOP process and contribute to monthly Sales & Operations meetings
Collaborate with Operations, Sales, and Finance to align demand and supply and set cost-reduction and inventory targets
Partner with Finance to track AP days, inventory days, and purchase commitments; review sourcing KPIs weekly
Lead and develop the purchasing team toward category management and negotiation
Build category plans, supplier scorecards, contract and terms tracking, and savings reporting
Use NetSuite, AI, and analytics tools to drive spend, terms, and inventory decisions
Maintain standard material costs in NetSuite with Finance
Spend regular time on the production floor for material trials and yield reviews
Travel to supplier sites and trade events when required

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years in sourcing or procurement in a manufacturing environment
Direct experience buying flexible packaging substrates, films, laminates, paperboard, or comparable converting and printing materials
Documented track record of cost-out and extended payment terms, with numbers (spend, starting terms, result)
Technical depth to judge material specifications, trial results, and yield data
Fluency in working-capital concepts (AP days, inventory days, cash conversion cycle)
Comfort building analysis from an ERP
Tenacious negotiation skills while maintaining supplier relationships
Decisive and data-driven approach
Direct communication and critical evaluation of inventory and payment terms
Results-oriented and comfortable in a fast-paced environment with an OKR and weekly-cadence operating style
Experience leading or directing buyers is an asset
NetSuite experience is an asset
Experience running an SQF or food-safety approved-supplier program is an asset
Experience in packaging, printing, or converting, including digital print or folding carton production, is an asset

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive health insurance and paramedical coverage for you and your loved ones
Casual dress code
On-site parking
Clear pathways for growth and advancement
Company-sponsored learning opportunities