Job requirements Strategic Sourcing Analyst in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Find out what you typically need to work as a strategic sourcing analyst in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. These requirements are applicable to all Purchasing agents and officers (NOC 12102).

Employment requirements

This is what you typically need for the job.

  • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers usually require a bachelor's degree or college diploma in business administration, commerce or economics.
  • Procurement and purchasing agents and officers purchasing specialized materials or business services may require a related university degree or college diploma. For example, a bachelor's degree or college diploma in engineering may be required for purchasers of industrial products.
  • A certificate in purchasing from the Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) may be required.
  • Previous experience as a purchasing clerk or as an administrative clerk may be required.
  • Certification from the International Right of Way Association (IRWA) may be required.
  • Sourcing specialists and analysts usually require a bachelor's degree or college diploma in economics, logistics, operations management, finance, engineering, mathematics, or statistical analysis.
  • Previous work experience in supply chain for sourcing specialists and analysts is usually required.

Source National Occupational Classification

Professional certification and licensing

Ontario

If this occupation is regulated, you may need to get a professional license from a regulatory authority before you can start working. Licensing can be compulsory or voluntary, depending on the occupation.

  • If the licence is compulsory, you must be certified before you can practise the occupation and use the professional designation.
  • If the licence is voluntary, you don’t need to be certified to practise this occupation.

Find out if this occupation is regulated and contact the regulatory authority to learn about the certification process.

Source Foreign Credential Recognition Program - ESDC

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