Sourcing Leader/Sr Sourcing Leader

Job title: Sourcing Leader/Sr Sourcing Leader

Job description: Requisition ID: 24912

Do you want to work at one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers? We’re looking for people who are driven by excellence to work with innovative technology to create the material tomorrow’s world will be made of.

At ArcelorMittal Dofasco, we play a key role in North America’s advanced manufacturing supply chain working with the top automotive, energy, packaging, and construction brands to develop lighter, stronger and more sustainable steel products – from cans to cars.

ArcelorMittal Dofasco is Hamilton’s largest private sector employer with more than 4,500 employees, shipping 4.5 million net tons of high quality flat carbon steel annually. Our iconic tagline “Our Product is Steel. Our Strength is People. is a true expression of our belief that our people are our competitive advantage.

Why We Need You:

We are seeking a qualified, engaged employee to work as part of a collaborative, high performing team to fill a permanent position as a Sourcing Leader or Senior Sourcing Leader within the Purchasing department. Position level will be dependent on the candidate’s overall skills and experience.

Sourcing Leaders and Senior Sourcing Leaders will have the opportunity to work in different Purchasing categories throughout their career depending on business need. The current business need is in the Project Sourcing category. Other purchasing categories include Onsite Contracting, MRO (Part Sourcing), Raw Materials Sourcing.

The successful candidate performing in the role of Sourcing Leader / Senior Sourcing Leader – Project Sourcing category, will take the lead role to manage the procurement process for assigned capital/maintenance projects, ensuring projects meet or exceed targets, budgets, and timelines. This self-motivated and collaborative individual will work with cross functional teams to lead the management of all processes supporting the procurement of equipment and services for assigned projects: procurement strategy definition, competitive bid process, detailed contract development, negotiation, analysis, contract change management, issue resolution and supplier management.

ArcelorMittal Dofasco

Purchasing Department

Sourcing Leader / Senior Sourcing Leader

(Permanent Position)

Overall Responsibility:

• Sourcing Leader: Lead cross-functional teams, with the support of a Manager and technical resources, to achieve goals set for Category Strategy Projects and Category Management Teams. Set the direction and strategy for the accountable categories.

• Senior Sourcing Leader: Independently lead cross-functional teams to achieve goals set for Category Strategy Projects and Category Management Teams where the outcome has a high business impact. Set the direction and strategy for the accountable categories.

Accountabilities:

• Lead in the efforts to profile/analyze the current state and develop and document the strategy for the future. Lead in the preparation and delivery of business cases to support change.
• Establish the necessary measurement and management tools, aligned with the Total Supply Cost Management Process, to ensure the total spend in each category assigned is being controlled.
• Lead in the establishment and achievement of annual category plans, including identifying improvement opportunities and championing their implementation. Establish the annual category strategies and management teams and their respective annual goals for cost reduction, report progress on goals, and achieve the goals.
• Act as the internal expert within the company on the category, showing proven experience in managing the procurement for capital / large maintenance projects, including complex contract development, negotiation, and creation/negotiation of Equipment and Installation/Construction contracts in order to manage risk and meet/exceed project budgets and timelines.

• Sourcing Leader:

• Lead, with the support of a Manager and technical resources the planning and conducting of negotiation activities for major contracts and is responsible for the performance of the established contract.
• Assist in improvements in individual capability of Sourcing Analysts and team members through mentoring and coaching, and proactive involvement in their development.
• Apply the strategic sourcing processes to the assigned categories.
• Develop and maintain a network of relationships with stakeholder groups, and leverage those relationships to gain results.
• Lead in the communications with all areas within the Purchasing Department and ensure all stakeholders are well informed on projects or initiatives.
• Provide change leadership by demonstrating the ability to identify, implement and manage the change process for their accountable areas.

• Senior Sourcing Leader:

• Independently lead the planning and conducting of negotiation activities for major contracts and is responsible for the performance of the established contract.
• Make improvements in individual capability of Sourcing Analysts and team members through mentoring and coaching, and proactive involvement in their development.
• Apply the strategic sourcing processes to the assigned categories. Provide input into improving the processes and develop individuals’ capabilities on applying them.
• Develop and maintain a network of relationships with stakeholder groups, acting as a key influencer and providing direction for Management.
• Lead in the communication and hold self accountable to enhance relationships with all stakeholders in the Purchasing Department.
• Identify, implement, plan, and manage the change process for complex multiple department change initiatives.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Working / Advanced knowledge of the sourcing processes is required.

• For the Project Sourcing category:

• The successful candidate will have working / advanced knowledge in the relevant sourcing processes including supplier selection, competitive bid process, complex contract design, price and project change management, and supplier management.
• Working / Advanced knowledge of Quality Improvement System, Purchasing Systems (Order Fulfillment, SAP, CMMS), applicable laws, standards and procedures with respect to assigned categories are required.
• Working knowledge – Excel, Word, MS Project, SQL/Query, Powerpoint skills is required.
• Working knowledge of Standard Operating Procedures Eg. P.O.s, Contract Documents are required.
• Advanced expertise of contract development, Project Management, Negotiation, and Presentation and Delivery skills are required.
• Working knowledge of time management and report writing skills are required.
• Basic knowledge – Visio skills is required.
• Working knowledge of performance assessment and development process is required.
• Competencies: Decision Making and Analysis, Results Orientation, Teamwork / Relationship Building.

Education & Experience:

• Minimum 4 year University degree in Engineering/Business.
• Sourcing Leader:

• Up to 4 years of job related experience is required.
• Senior Sourcing Leader:

• 7+ years of job-related experience is required.

Work Environment:

• Office working environment with some requirements to meet in the plant/manufacturing facilities or with suppliers which will require the wearing of personal protective equipment.
• This position is currently eligible for remote work due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In the future, this position may be eligible to work remote on an ad hoc or part time basis.

Hours of Work:

• Days, Monday to Friday with extended hours as required due to periods of peak workloads.
• Flexibility to determine workday start and end times, to fit personal needs.

Total Rewards at ArcelorMittal Dofasco

• We provide employees with a market competitive total compensation package. Our promise is to provide superior pay for superior performance, accompanied by comprehensive health and wellness, pension, vacation and related programs.
• Competitive hourly rates and shift premium
• On your first day you will immediately be eligible for:

• Bonus paid twice a year based on Company performance on key goals. Your bonus target will be 10% of base salary earnings.
• Company paid Defined Contribution Pension Plan. No employee contribution required. With employer contributions between 5 and 10%.
• Competitive vacation allowances
• Group Benefits with no health and dental premiums.

• For health and dental claims you only pay amounts above the maximums the plan pays.
• Life insurance premiums are shared with the company.

After two years of permanent company service you will participate in our Profit Sharing, where all permanent employees share equally in allocation of profits.

Other immediate benefits include:

• Competitive vacation entitlements
• PPE and workwear provided at no cost (if required)
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
• Free access to three onsite fitness centers and our 70-acre recreation park with multiple arenas, fields and organized sports for you and your family

We would like to thank all those who apply in advance since only applicants selected to complete an online assessment will be contacted.

ArcelorMittal Dofasco is an equal opportunity employer and encourages all qualified candidates to apply and we are committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities to support their participation in all aspects of the recruitment and selection process. If you require accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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