Job Title: Supply Chain Lead - Sourcing
# GENERAL PURPOSE OF THIS JOB (Summary)
The Sourcing Specialist is responsible for identifying, vetting, and acquiring the external resources-such as materials, equipment, and services needed to complete specific large-scale projects on time and within budget and to establish Master Supply Agreements on favorable terms for key materials and commodities.
- Develop and manage a comprehensive Procurement and Contracting Plan (PCP) that aligns with project milestones, timeliness, and technical specifications.
- Conduct market research to identify and vet potential suppliers and subcontractors based on quality, reliability and cost
- Lead the competitive bidding process (RFP/RFQ), evaluate supplier proposals based on pre-define evaluation criteria.
- Lead the negotiation of favorable commercial and contractual terms and service requirements while ensuring legal compliance.
- Lead the documentation for Recommendation For to ( RTA) for the purchase of strategic project equipment and materials and subcontracts.
- Develop and execute end-to-end sourcing strategies aligned with business goals to reduce costs and mitigate supply chain risks
- Build, together with Project Site personnel, strong alliances with key suppliers to foster innovation, continuous improvement and long-term resilience.
- Analyze spending patterns and procurement data to identify cost-saving opportunities and supply chain efficiencies.
- Lead thedistributionandlogisticsincludingcross-borderandcustomstransactions between Canada, Mexico, and the USA
- Collaborates with other departments and leadership to identify and develop needs and requirementsforequipment,materials,products,services,andacceptablesubstitutions
- Assessescurrentmaterialavailability;reasonablypredictsfutureavailabilitybasedon the market, delivery systems, and other variables
- Preparesandpresentsmarketconditionsandcommoditycostreports
- AssiststheDirectorofContractsandProcurementinevaluatingcontractualtermsand conditions for issuing and awarding bids
- Coordinatesremovalordisposalofdated,usedorsurplus
- Performsotherdutiesas
- WorkincompliancewithallHealthandSafetyrulesandregulationsforCementation
- BeawareofanyhealthandsafetyhazardsorinfractionsandreportsametotheHealth and Safety Department
- Beachampionforsafety,advocatingsafebehaviorwhileincorporatingsafetyintothe purchasing process.
- Bachelor'sdegreeinbusiness or engineering discipline required
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience, within heavy industrial industry preferably within the large scale projects within the mining industry.
- ProfessionalPurchasingCertification(CPP)orworkingtowardsis
- Excellentverbalandwrittencommunicationskills,withprovennegotiationskills
- Excellentinterpersonalandcustomerserviceskills
- Excellentorganizationalskillsandattentiontodetail
- Excellenttimemanagementskillswithaprovenabilitytomeetdeadlines
- Stronganalyticalandproblem-solvingskills
- Stronginterpersonalandleadershipskillswiththeabilityto work in team environment
- Abilitytoprioritizetasksandtodelegatethemwhenappropriate
- Understandingofbusinessandmanagementprinciples with strong business acumen
- Thoroughunderstandingofmaterialsandsuppliesusedinthemining industry
- Advancedknowledgeofthefollowingsoftware:
- Microsoft Excel
- MicrosoftWord
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Outlook
- AdobeAcrobat
- JDEdwards(JDE) or similar
- Mustbeabletoliftupto50poundsat times
- Mustbeabletoaccessallareasofthefacilitytodetermineneeds
- Mayrequiretravel