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With a legacy that spans over 100 years, Stelco is a company that has grown along with Canada and

its global partners. We understand that twenty-first century competition demands the highest quality

products, period. So, Stelco is bringing together the people, technology, and unmatched market

knowledge to, once again, take on that challenge from here at home.

Contractors Category Manager – Indirect Procurement - Temporary Contract

Job Location: Hamilton and Nanticoke, Ontario

Temporary 6 Month Contract

About the role

· At Stelco, the Contractors Category Manager – Indirect Procurement, is responsible for the overall management and performance of a set of construction service providers to support Operations in a 24/7/365 environment.

· This position reports to the Indirect Procurement Manager, and has no direct reports.

Specific Responsibilities

· Assist in preparation of the scope of work by liaising and communicating with the internal stakeholders;

· Read and correctly interpret the construction plans, drawings, specifications, and other relevant documents;

· Advise on tendering procedures; issue, examine, and analyze tenders; recommend tender awards;

· Analyze the submitted quotes, advise on the cost and schedule estimates adjustments based on internal estimation of probable cost of materials, labour, equipment, and subcontractors;

· Set up cost and schedule monitoring and reporting systems and procedures;

· Stay up to date with all applicable industry standards, codes, and technologies;

· Maintain the directory of and advise on suppliers, contractors, and subcontractors;

· Periodically verify contractors’ invoices on accuracy and submission times, rates, markups, and other parameters as needed, to ensure the compliance with the agreed terms.

General Responsibilities

· Meet and exceed assigned performance goals, including cost savings, working capital, and efficiency improvements in order to support overall Indirect Procurement department goals;

· Perform strategic sourcing activities, including but not limited to, data collection and review, market and vendor evaluation, contract negotiation and execution, monitoring compliance and performance;

· Considerable interaction with internal customers to understand requirements and identify and implement solutions and cost savings initiatives;

· Monitor and manage supplier performance and keep Operations abreast of potential supply chain risks;

· Manage interactions between internal groups (Operations, Transportation, Materials Management, etc.) for efficient and timely ordering and delivery of goods and services;

· Support teams in conducting negotiations with financial/bid analysis;

· Constantly sourcing and evaluating new innovative suppliers’ abilities and capacities within assigned commodities;

· Occasional travel domestically and internationally, alone or in a group, may be required.

Qualifications and Experience

· Detailed and comprehensive knowledge of construction industry and construction methods;

· 10 years of experience in a construction industry in Canada, preferably Ontario;

· Degree or diploma in construction, engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related fields, or combination of the education and experience;

· Applicable professional designation (e.g. CEC, CCM, CCCA, etc.) is a strong asset;

· A valid Ontario Driver’s License and vehicle.

Job Skills and Knowledge

· Working knowledge of construction industry in Canada (preferably Ontario) is a must;

· Research and anticipate shifts in the negotiating power of suppliers;

· Ability to identify potential supply chain risk and implement risk mitigation strategies;

· Ability to engage supplier in collaborative projects on efficiency improvement and TCO reduction;

· Ability to process, manipulate, and analyze large amount of relevant data, to understand and evaluate supplier performance and recognize improvement opportunities;

General and personal skills

· Ability to handle multiple assignments at once;

· Advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerPoint, MS Project, and MS Windows environment;

· Knowledge in ERP software; familiarity with MS D365 is an asset;

· Capability as a strategic thinker who is action-oriented, results-oriented, and driven to succeed;

· Continuously seeking the opportunity for innovations and improvements within assigned authority;

· Ability to reasonably defend own opinion and suggestions;

· Accuracy, attention to details, comfortable with numbers and in collecting, analyzing and interpreting data;

· Excellent verbal and written English communication skills, decision making, and sound judgment are a necessity, as is the ability to perform well under pressure and work effectively with all levels of management;

· Working knowledge of languages other than English is an asset.

Your work environment

· Normal office conditions; frequent visits to the site and / or the manufacturing facilities;

· Fast paced environment in large organization;

· This position is based in Hamilton, ON and Nanticoke, ON. Travel between both locations will be required on an ‘as needed’ basis.

A valid Ontario Drivers Licence and vehicle is required.

In accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Stelco is an equal opportunity employer who is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier free recruitment and selection process. Applicants should advise Human Resources if they require any type of accommodation during the recruitment process.