Manager Procurement Regional Operations

Job Title: Manager, Procurement Regional Operations

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Who We Are:

Welcome to Vale in Canada. Our purpose is to improve life and transform the future. We value our workforce and offer continuous training and career development opportunities for our people.

Vale is a global leader in the production of iron ore and one of the largest producers of nickel. Active in Canada for over 100 years, Vale employs nearly 6,000 people across our corporate office in Toronto and sites in Manitoba, Ontario, Newfoundland, and Labrador. Applying the latest technologies to sustainably mine critical minerals that power electric vehicles, create renewable energy solutions and help develop life-saving medical equipment is at the heart of what we do.

With our global headquarters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and approximately 125,000 employees in over 30 countries, Vale is constantly growing and changing. We invite you to be part of our evolution.

Our Team:

Our corporate office, located in downtown Toronto serves as the headquarters for the global Base Metals business, providing support to all our Base Metals operations. In Mississauga, Vale’s Base Metals Technology Development team work to improve Vale’s competitive edge and support its growth strategies by coming up with safer and more environmentally responsible technology.

The Opportunity:

We are currently seeking a Manager, Procurement Regional Operations to join our Procurement Team in Toronto/ Mississauga. This is a permanent position.

The Job holder will report to the Head of Procurement & Inbound Logistics in North America (General Manager Procurement & Inbound Logistics North America), responsible to lead an annual procurement spend of approx. US$ 1,100 M for Canada operations (Ontario, Manitoba and Newfoundland and Labrador) for goods and services acquisitions.

Responsible to lead strategy definition, market analysis, commodities price monitoring (fuel, chemicals, metals, etc.), vendor management, technical analysis, commercial negotiation, contract legal terms and conditions and commercial contract management for critical procurement goods and services categories, such as chemicals, mobile equipment (parts & services), fuel, rentals, inbound and outbound logistics across NA, MRO, electrical, refractory, grinding media, etc. with main focus of driving TCO reduction/optimization and supply assurance. Ensuring business continuity and reducing disruptions to operations is of prime importance. The successful candidate would have experience in procurement transformation for large organization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the implementation of technical agenda with strategic suppliers to obtain technical improvements and cost reductions for Vale’s Operations
• Represent Procurement at various government, industry and supplier institution in the region of accountability.
• Maintain and provide understanding of North America industry best practices and technology trends to the Global, Regional and Local Procurement teams.
• Manage the development and application of economic models for analyzing economic viability and comparative choices of materials, equipment and services and with a focus on reducing TCO.
• Coordinate multifunctional teams to improve strategic demands specifications, test new products and solutions, develop and implement material, equipment and alternative supplier in order to direct saving in procurement, reducing TCO and increasing the options market supplier globally.
• Influence/contribute to improve the efficiency of the business environment through the performance improvement of the supply chain and construction of an efficient communication channel with the line of business and suppliers.
• Develop and implement a risk map for critical raw materials / consumables / parts, implement actions to mitigate risks monitor risks and action plans implementation.
• Liaise and support the integration of activities between Global, Regional and Local Procurement teams.
• Coordinate activities between Procurement team and the warehousing department to optimize working capital and service levels.
• Provide guidance and coaching in the related areas, such as Legal, Insurance and Taxes
• Manage and develop a team of 29 people, including four procurement supervisors, to guarantee the leadership and guidance of all processes and activities, and close relationship with all stakeholders, clients, external organizations and Global Procurement team.
• Establish and maintain commercial relationships with its supply chain stakeholder fostering collaboration, innovation, sustainability, quality and safety.
• Conduct technical visits to production facilities of suppliers, aiming technical update on materials, equipment and services purchased and the correct execution of contract.
• Staff and develop a high performing and engaged procurement team.
• Ensure that procurement strategies address the business needs, are correctly prioritized and delivered.
• Guarantee the adequate resourcing of the multidisciplinary teams (made up of Local, Regional, Global procurement staff, line of Business, Suppliers, etc. executing procurement activities, delivering best value for the business
• The role is of a complex nature involving managing a wide range of activities and different internal stakeholders, assuring the supply of items for business continuity, at the lowest total cost of ownership possible, achieving industry best practice standards of delivery time, quality of products and services, respecting all rules in place, including aboriginal agreements.

About You

• Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) – an asset
• MBA degree is desired.
• Master’s degree is required.
• Lean Six Sigma is preferred.
• Educational background in Engineering, Business, Commerce, Economics or Legal programs preferred)

Experience

• Minimum of 11-15years of experience in a similar subject area

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to analyze, communicate, and negotiate the requirements and constraints of both technical and business perspectives.
• Technical understanding of mining, milling, smelting, and refining processes.
• Strong presentation skills
• Organized, self-motivated and ability to work independently.
• Strong knowledge of procurement principles and processes, Common law, commercial terms and procurement to pay business systems.
• Ability to develop strategies that minimize supply interruption risk.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• Ability to analyze industries, companies, and supply chains.

How can Vale grow your career?

Vale Canada offers a series of benefits including:

• Competitive salary
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, flex, sick, top up for maternity/parental)
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth.
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Attractive pension and benefits (company paid core coverage, flex health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• Flexible work arrangements
• Grow your career in a large and global company, and mining industry leader.
• Online training and career development opportunities
• Opportunities to advise and oversee the design, budget and construction of new mines and expansions.

Difference Makes All the Difference

At Vale, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are essential to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, Vale provides accommodation for applicants with disabilities in respect to its hiring process.

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Apply by: July 19th, 2023