Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Overview

Are you a passionate Strategic Sourcing Specialist? Are you looking to work with one of Montreal’s top employers? Would you like to contribute to shaping the future of sustainable shipping while respecting the environment? Set sail for your future with CSL as a Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist in our Strategic Sourcing and Global Fuel Strategy team in Montreal.

What do you gain by working with us?

At CSL, we acknowledge that our employees are at the heart of our success. That’s why we offer much more than just a job:

• Pension plan – Your future, perfectly secured with an RRSP plan in place.
• Peace of mind guaranteed: Unlock our exceptional benefits package! Enjoy top-tier healthcare & access to dental coverage (100% to 95% employer-paid), life insurance up to 2.5x your salary, a generous bonus program, gym membership allowance, and much more.
• Experience Our Anchor Days: offering flexible work hours and freedom to work from home up to 2 days per week to help fit your lifestyle.
• With a global presence comes a diverse workforce – we bring together talent from all corners of the world to drive innovation and success: CSL values diversity and inclusion, allowing everyone to thrive.
• Continuous professional development: We invest in your growth with training and advancement opportunities.

How will you contribute to our success?

The Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist will collaborate with internal customers for procurement category strategy development, contract negotiation, change management and supplier management

• Develop and execute global procurement strategies in collaboration with internal stakeholders and external suppliers to align with organizational objectives.
• Maintain a deep understanding of assigned procurement categories, including cost structures, supplier landscape, and market dynamics at regional and global levels.
• Conduct sourcing activities such as market research, RFQs, RFPs, and competitive procurement processes.
• Analyze CSL assets and equipment lifecycles to recommend sourcing strategies that minimize asset downtime post shipyard delivery.
• Support managers and directors in supplier evaluations, including the design of evaluation matrices and analysis of results.
• Build total cost models, savings projections, and analytical reports using large datasets to support negotiation and sourcing strategies.
• Lead supplier negotiations to secure optimal commercial and contractual terms.
• Develop KPIs to track strategy implementation, compliance, and performance results.
• Manage vendor performance, ESG risk metrics, contract renewals, and supplier relationships.

The skills you will bring to our team

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Finance, Engineering, or a related field.

• 5–10 years of relevant procurement experience; marine industry experience is an asset.

• Strong analytical and strategic thinking skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, data analysis).

• Experience with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle (asset).

• Knowledge of data analytics and BI tools (Power BI, Cognos, Tableau, SAS, Access – asset).

• Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English and French.

Knowledge of English is necessary for this role due to daily interactions with colleagues, clients and partners who are mainly located outside Quebec and in order to understand regulatory requirements and technical instructions and specifications.

Why CSL?

The CSL Group Inc. (“CSL”), based in Montreal, Canada is a world-class provider of complex marine solutions with a rich history dating back to 1845. We are the world’s largest owner and operator of self-unloading vessels, the third-largest operator of cement carriers, and a leader in high-efficiency transhipment solutions and offshore logistics. Every year, we transport and handle millions of tonnes of cargo for industrial clients around the world.

At CSL, we foster a culture rooted in safety, sustainability and innovation, offering a supportive environment where you can thrive, work with purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

Knowledge of English is necessary for this role due to daily interactions with colleagues, clients and partners who are mainly located outside Quebec and in order to understand regulatory requirements and technical instructions and specifications.

We thank you for your interest and your application; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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