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Sourcing Manager
@ Staples Canada
Richmond Hill, Ontario
Overview
Staples Canada is hiring a Sourcing Manager to drive National Sourcing Process adoption across Canada. The role builds sourcing strategies from financial data and leadership input, runs RFP/RFI processes through contract creation, and targets cost reduction. The posting states a hybrid arrangement with 4 days onsite in Richmond Hill and lists health and dental benefits, RRSP/DPSP and performance bonuses.
Responsibilities:
- Plan and coordinate the full sourcing process
- Build sourcing strategies and savings plans from spend data
- Run RFP/RFI processes and supplier negotiations
- Collaborate with internal departments on sourcing needs
- Lead supplier audits and compliance evaluations
Requirements summary:
- Post-secondary degree and sourcing certification
- 8-10 years business experience, 5 in sourcing
- 2-3 years project management experience
- Indirect materials sourcing and contracting expertise
- Proven negotiation and contract skills
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Source and dates
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- Employer posting date
- 2026-11-12
- First seen by our source
- 2026-11-12
- Source record updated
- 2026-11-12
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Job details
| Seniority | Senior |
| Department | Sales |
| Experience | 8+ years |
| Hours per week | 40 (estimated) |
| Work setting | Office |
| Position | Mostly sitting |
| Physical demands | physical low · computer high |
| Licences & certifications | Sourcing certification |
| Education | Bachelor’s degree (required) |
| Perks mentioned | Retirement plan, Performance bonus, Employee discount |
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Staples Canada
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Full company description
At Staples Canada, we’re redefining what EASY means for today’s world. From tech to tools to expert support, we help Canadians crush their to-do lists and get back to what really matters. Whether you're working, learning, or doing a bit of both, we make it all feel effortless. We’re your dedicated partner in productivity – offering curated solutions, expert advice, and services that simplify the everyday, Staples is where smart meets streamlined. Headquartered in Richmond Hill, Ontario, Staples Canada has proudly served Canadians for over 30 years. With 11,000+ associates and nearly 300 stores, corporate offices, and distribution centres, we’re deeply rooted in communities from coast to coast. Explore more at www.staples.ca or follow us @StaplesCanada.
- LinkedIn followers
- 77,889
- People associated on LinkedIn
- 4,333
- Reported office locations
- 6 Staples Avenue, Richmond Hill, Ontario L4B 4W3, CA
- Other recorded names
- Staples Canada
- Staples
- Specialties
- Ink & Toner
- Paper
- Office Supplies
- School Supplies
- Cleaning & Facilities
- Technology & Electronics
- Mailing
- Shipping & Packing
- Small Business
- Arts & Crafts
- Tech Services
- and Tech Services
- Profile identifies a recruitment agency
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At Staples Canada, we’re redefining what EASY means for today’s world. From tech to tools to expert support, we help Canadians crush their to-do lists and get back to what really matters. Whether you're working, learning, or doing a bit of both, we make it all feel effortless. We’re your dedicated partner in productivity – offering curated solutions, expert advice, and services that simplify the everyday, Staples…
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Industry | Retail |
| Company size | 10,001+ employees |
| Headquarters | Richmond Hill, Ontario |
| Organization type | Privately Held |
| Specialties | Ink & TonerPaperOffice SuppliesSchool SuppliesCleaning & FacilitiesTechnology & ElectronicsMailingShipping & PackingSmall BusinessArts & Crafts |
| Open jobs on Jobsy | 685 |
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Some of what you will do:
The Sourcing Manager is responsible to create and foster working relationships leaders in Canada to increase awareness and adoption of the National Sourcing Process. The Manager will use financial data and leadership input to create the necessary sourcing strategies (RFP/I) and oversee execution of said processes up to and including contract creation and documentation of project outcomes. The goal of this role is to drive awareness, adoption and cost reduction.
Specifically, You Will:
- Proactively translates, organize, plan and coordinate all elements of the sourcing process
- Managing the company’s supply portfolio ensuring transparency of spending
- Together with leadership, determine strategic and tactical plans for commodity and service procurement.
- Conduct spend analysis, vendor contract analysis and other diagnostics to develop an annual sourcing and savings plan.
- Collaborate closely with internal departments to understand their sourcing needs, specifications, and requirements
- Lead supplier audits and evaluations to ensure compliance with ethical standards, legal regulations, and industry best practices
Some of what you need:
- Post Secondary degree, sourcing certification
- 8-10 years business experience, including 5 in the sourcing field and a minimum of 2 - 3 years in project management.
- Experience in developing Indirect Materials sourcing strategies, conducting a rigorous sourcing and supplier selection process and contracting. Specific category expertise in one of Marketing, Professional Services, IT, Facilities, Supply Chain or Transportation sourcing.
- Ability to develop and execute sourcing strategies, including creating and analyze RFI’s and RFP’s and conducting supplier negotiations, in multiple of the following areas: technology, marketing, facilities, supply chain, professional services and general sourcing categories.
- Proven contract and negotiation skills, utilizing sourcing techniques including the Internet, automation tools, negotiation strategy development and implementation, baseline development, profiling supplier markets, etc. to maximize sourcing and process improvement effectiveness.
Physical demands/working conditions:
Office environment – Hybrid, with 4 days onsite in Richmond Hill, subject to the hybrid policy.
Some of what you will get:
- Associate discount
- Health and Dental benefits
- RRSP/DPSP
- Performance bonuses
- Learning & Development programs
- And more...
We value transparency in our hiring processes. Please note, artificial intelligence may be used in certain stages to screen, assess, or select applicants, however, a human reviewer makes all final decisions. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
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