Sourcing Agent

For over 50 years, LifeLabs has been Canada’s leading provider of laboratory diagnostic information and digital health connectivity systems, enabling patients and healthcare practitioners to diagnose, treat, monitor and prevent disease. We are passionate about empowering healthier Canadians through accessible, accurate, and innovative diagnostic services.

We are committed innovators, operating Canada's first commercial genetics lab, and the country's largest online patient portal, with more than 8 million Canadians receiving their results online. More than 112 million laboratory tests come through LifeLabs’ laboratories annually, and our team of more than 6,000 passionate, caring, and diverse professionals works together as one to provide high quality testing and results that Canadians can trust.

We know that behind every lab requisition, sample being tested, or investment in technology is an individual and their family counting on us. At LifeLabs, you can make a meaningful impact on Canadians’ lives every day.

Our teams are at the heart of everything we do. We are proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Employers, reflecting our deep commitment to our core values of caring, agility, teamwork, and a customer-centered approach. As part of this commitment, LifeLabs prioritizes the ongoing development of our diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) program to better serve the needs of our diverse workforce and the communities we serve. We continue to take steps to challenge ourselves to act with courage and integrity, and to create an environment where people can be their true selves.

These values are not just words on a page, they guide our actions and decisions every day and have come to define our team culture.

Status: Temporary Full Time (12 Month Contract)
Schedule: Shift Times May Vary
Additional Requirements: N/A
Number of Positions: 1
Start Date: ASAP
Internal Application Deadline: May 1, 2025

LifeLabs operates under a Hybrid workforce model. Further details will be provided during the interview stage.

This role will have a dotted line reporting to the Purchasing Manager and the Strategic Sourcing Manager. The Sourcing Agent will support operations with the item sourcing/validation process as well as the RFP preparation for Strategic Sourcing. The Sourcing Agent will also liaise directly with the category suppliers and internal stakeholders.   

Your Responsibilities Will Include:

Material Planning: 

• Coordinating the validation process of consumables with Procurement, Operations, Quality Regulatory department, Medical/Scientific department, Quest Procurement and Supplier as required
• Work with operational leads and buyers as required to help resolve any material shortages to minimize or eliminate an production disruptions
• Work with operational leadership including Sourcing, Procurement and Finance to successfully manage any platform changes or refreshes ensuring operational disruption and minimize any excess material inventory that must be scrapped or disposed
• The sourcing agent will make a tactical in approach in managing levels within the assay

Sequester Program Material Management: 

• Coordinating the Sequester Process demand planning with the supplier and internal stakeholders
• Optimize sequester planning to minimize the number of validations required per year while minimizing or eliminate any liability for excess or expired inventory
• Actively review the sequester process for operational improvements and recommendations. Ensure that any approved changes to the process are implemented in a timely manner and achieve the expected savings or operational efficiencies
• Sequester process – same lot on same equipment across both provinces, matching lots to the time from when they are expiring, and ensuring that new lots are only used when they are approved and after the expiry date

Accountability Sourcing and Procurement Support: 

• Support the data preparation for RFP proposals that may include historic data analysis and future forecasts
• Work with other teams in the organization (Bus. Dev., Marketing, Finance, etc), to validate data plans and models
• Work with Finance, Operational Excellence and the Data Science Teams to optimize the use, deployment, interpretation and optimization of Supply Chain Management Data with the goal of making such data more easily accessible, useable and understandable
• Work to minimize data redundancy and data integrity errors
• Additional work as defined by the Manager

What You Will Bring To The Role:

• University degree in Business or equivalent
• 3-5 years relevant experience
• Experience managing supplier and stakeholder relationships
• Ability to understand supply chain management processes, including; materials management, procurement, and strategic sourcing
• Project management experience is an asset
• Must have excellent communication skills (both verbally and written)
• Exposure to sourcing, negotiation and contract development skills an asset
• Understand and utilize best practice SCM processes
• Customer focused with exceptional interpersonal and presentation skills
• Demonstrated ability prioritize, multitask and shift priorities
• Demonstrated proficiency with Oracle ERP, Discoverer, Excel, Project, and PowerPoint are definite assets
• PMAC registration and/or accreditation would be an asset
• Lean and/or Six Sigma is also an asset

LifeLabs’ compensation programs are commensurate based on the role, skill, effort, responsibility and working conditions, irrespective of gender, race, ethnicity, beliefs, age or any other personal characteristics. Pay programs are communicated regularly in an accessible and transparent manner.

LifeLabs is also proud to offer resources, opportunities, as well as a collaborative and supportive environment that enables our team members to thrive.

In addition to a competitive compensation package, LifeLabs provides a comprehensive total rewards program, specific to the job position. Your package may include:
 

• Employee Group Benefits: Competitive coverage for employees and their families to support their overall health and wellness needs, including Extended Health Care, Dental Care, and Life Insurance.
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Vacation and Wellness Days
• Employee Wellness and Giving Programs: Our award winning mental, physical and financial wellness programs aim to address the comprehensive well-being of our team members, including resources like the Employee & Family Assistance Program, financial planning tools, and employee recognition initiatives.
• Professional development and membership reimbursement, access to preferred rates and discount programs, including WorkPerks, Home and Auto Insurance, Costco Membership, etc., and optional health-related benefits.

In accordance with LifeLabs’ Accessibility Policy, and the applicable Accessibility Acts within the provinces we operate in, accommodations are available by request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. For a confidential inquiry or to request an accommodation, please contact your recruiter or email [email protected].

Vaccinations are highly encouraged at LifeLabs’. Vaccinations and/or immunization screening may be mandatory for selected employees if regulated by provincial or regional governments, or through employer-led vaccination policies in the facilities we service. Please ensure you ask if this position requires the successful candidate to be vaccinated or undergo immunization screening.

Ready to empower healthier Canadians? Apply today!