Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Strategic Sourcing Specialist

We create powerful, simple and reliable technology for demanding divers.

We are a world leader in the design and manufacture of computers for all types of divers, offering products which are powerful, simple, and reliable. We take pride in our corporate culture of high energy excellence, with self-managed professionals who thrive in delivering results, and welcome team players to join us in our journey!

We provide a culture that embraces innovation, passion, and performance excellence. We are growing fast and offer professional growth opportunities and a dynamic, informal, and engaging workplace. Join our team and enjoy an inspiring environment where challenging and interesting work is part of daily life. We live our brand and being located on the BC coast where we have the Pacific Ocean on our doorstep, we regularly enjoy staff dives using our tech in the local waters. Check us out at www.shearwater.com!

Job Summary

Our team is growing, and we are looking to hire a proactive Strategic Sourcing Specialist. Reporting to the Supplier Quality and Strategic Sourcing Manager, an ideal candidate will use strong analytical skills and entrepreneurial spirit to ensure that we have the right amount of product at the right time, at the right cost and quality to meet our goal of providing customer experience excellence, grow revenue and optimize operations.

Responsibilities and Duties

Source New Technologies & Evaluate Vendors:

• Identify new technologies and suppliers for product development.
• Evaluate new vendors to ensure high-quality supply.
• Source various components, including Sensors, Injection molded parts, CNC metal parts, Printed circuit assemblies, Fasteners/O-rings, Springs/metalwork and gold plating

Support New Product Development & Launch Readiness:

• Purchase parts during new product development before transitioning to the procurement team.
• Collaborate with engineering during R&D and pre-production phases, including: Vendor selection, Initial cost negotiations, Parts setup, Scalability planning and launch readiness for new product introductions (NPI)

Support Strategic Sourcing Projects:

• Drive cost-saving and risk reduction initiatives with engineering support.
• Responsibilities include identifying cost savings, Secondary sourcing, Project scoping and management, Vendor performance evaluation and audits

Critical Parts Plan & Maintenance:

• Manage critical parts in the supply chain and identify risks (e.g., supplier dependency, geographical risk).
• Execute risk mitigation strategies, such as: Building raw material stockpiles, Secondary sourcing, Strengthening supplier relationships.

Competencies

Must Have:

• 3-5 years of related buying/strategic sourcing experience with electronic component distributors/ suppliers, or related hard goods industry experience in a technical environment
• Strong negotiating skills (price, delivery, and special terms with suppliers)
• English language competency is required
• Excel proficiency is a must

Important experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in business or engineering and/or in Supply Chain or equivalent working experience.
• Ability to communicate professionally (oral and written) with Mandarin speaking suppliers in Asia.
• Experience in using Microsoft Business Central ERP, Power BI, JIRA, systems is a strong asset
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Computer proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office suite of tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Planner, Outlook, SharePoint)

An asset:

• APICS/SCMP designations are an asset
• Experience sourcing in Asia (especially China and Vietnam)

You'll be a great addition to our team if you:

• Have excellent interpersonal, organizational, and verbal/written communication skills.
• Have a strong work ethic, are self-directed, determined, customer/team-oriented, energetic, enthusiastic.
• Demonstrate tenacious follow-up ability, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills.
• Have the ability to manage priorities and multi-task a variety of assignments with a positive attitude.
• Are interested in diving or think it’s pretty cool!

Salary Range

Career Band 2- $65,000- $100,000/ year

Benefits

These are some of the benefits Shearwater employees enjoy:

• Flex time and Hybrid work site arrangements for most professional staff
• Company paid Life, AD&D, Dental, Extended Health, EAP Plan + Health Spending Account
• Competitive vacation allowance
• Group RSP with company matching contributions
• 5 personal days per calendar year (paid out if not used)
• Diving – open water ticket, dry suit and advanced training, company paid
• Bonuses based on successful annual financial performance of the company
• 10 minute tenant shuttle (or bus) from Skytrain and local Parking available

Ready to dive deeper? To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume!

Shearwater Research, is a privately held technology ISO9001:2015 certified world leader in the field of dive computers for serious divers. Based in Richmond, British Columbia, we have dealers in over 70 countries, and service centers in Canada, USA, UK, New Zealand, and Thailand.

Shearwater Research is an equal opportunity employer. If you are contacted regarding the position, please advise the member of our recruiting team of any accommodation measures you may require during our selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00-$100,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Dental care
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
• On-site gym
• Paid time off
• RRSP match
• Vision care

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have buying/ sourcing electronic components?
• Do you have strong negotiation skills?
• Are you proficient in Excel/ Microsoft suite?
• Other than English, do you speak any other languages?
• Have you worked in a manufacturing environment?

Work Location: In person