Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Corporate Services

Reporting to the Category Manager, Indirect Global Procurement & Supply Management, the Strategic Sourcing Specialist is responsible for Category Strategy, Strategic Sourcing, Critical Supplier Management and Stakeholder Management for Corporate Services. The candidate will develop long-term strategies aligned with key business stakeholders. The individual will also be accountable for managing and enhancing existing high-profile managed services programs, in liaison with the designated MSP partners. By joining our Global Procurement & Supply Management team, you will have the opportunity to participate in exciting activities not only from a sourcing and program management standpoint, but also in terms of process development and improvement. 

• University degree, ideally in Supply-Chain, Business, Finance, or Engineering and/or recognized industry accreditation (ISM CPSM, CIPS, SCMP, etc.)

• 5-7 years of relevant experience

• Experience with RFx processes (RFI, RFP, RFQ)
• Proficient use of digital tools such as MS Office (PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook), Oracle ERP/P2P, SAP and Ariba

• Bilingualism (French and English)
• Strong negotiation skills and demonstrable business acumen
• Results oriented and customer-oriented mindset
• Ability to collaborate effectively with internal and external stakeholders in a dynamic and fast-paced environment
• Effective time management and personal organizational skills
• Excellent and authoritative communication and presentation skills
• Self-directed, able to work independently, as well as work in a team-orientated and fast paced environment
• Demonstrate an open-minded genuine curiosity towards understanding the needs of business and the impact of applied solutions

At CAE, our mission is clear: to help make the world a safer place. For nearly 80 years, we’ve driven innovation in simulation, training, and mission readiness to support critical operations worldwide. By leveraging advanced technologies, we empower our customers to operate smarter, faster, and more sustainably. Join a purpose-driven organization where bold ideas are encouraged, collaboration drives progress, and your growth fuels our shared success.

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