CAE

Strategic Sourcing Specialist, Corporate Services

Canada · Work style not stated · Full time

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EmployerCAE
LocationCanada
Work styleWork style not stated
Employment typeFull time
Employer posted7 Oct 2026

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Description

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.

Key responsibilities include:

Provide strategic direction, leadership and support related to category management & strategic sourcing to achieve corporate business objectives

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Development, presentation, and maintenance of relevant, subcategory strategies

Translation of subcategory plans into a rolling 12-month pipeline of strategic sourcing projects to be maintained and prioritized in Azure DevOps, the Indirect Procurement project tracking tool

Execution of sourcing projects in compliance with established strategic sourcing framework

Performance of business reviews with strategic suppliers based on an established cadence

Development, maintenance, and expansion of strategic relationships and alliances with key stakeholders

Promotion of GPSM value proposition through the identification of collaborative opportunities across various business units

Contract negotiations with new and/or existing suppliers, in liaison with legal and the relevant stakeholders, to accomplish lowest total cost of ownership (TCO), savings objectives and balanced risk management

Identification of and participation in process development and improvement initiatives focused on adoption of agile, pragmatic and fast-track principles

Minimum Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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

Benefits

Group Insurance
Telemedicine Employee and Family Assistance Program
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Group RRSP
CAE Pension Plan/Defined Benefit Plan
Sabbatical Leave
Flex Time
Enhanced Parental Leave

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About CAE

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.

Position Type

Regular

Equal Opportunity & Accommodations

CAE is committed to providing equal opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, nationality, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, neurodiversity, veteran status, age, or other characteristics protected by law. We encourage applicants who may not meet every qualification to apply. Reasonable accommodations are available—contact your recruiter or email CAECarrieres-Careers@cae.com if needed.

Data Privacy

Privacy Statement | CAE

As part of our process, we may use AI‑supported tools to help review applications, with human decision‑making at every step. CAE thanks all applicants for their interest. However, only those whose background and experience match the requirements of the role will be contacted.

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