Procurement Director Jobs

Company Description
Being part of a growing company in the cleantech sector and contributing to the global transition to a circular economy appeals to you? That’s exactly what our employees do every day when they come to work. Enerkem is based on a revolutionary idea: transforming non-recyclable and non-compostable waste into clean fuels and renewable chemicals. Our Canadian-born solution offers an innovative and sustainable alternative to landfilling and incineration while reducing dependency on fossil fuels. We operate the world's first commercial-scale waste-to-biofuel facility right here in Alberta, where we convert the City of Edmonton's municipal solid waste into clean ethanol.
Such an ambitious mission requires people who strive to make a difference. Our employees are the best in their field; they are resilient and passionate contributors who transform challenges into opportunities. Our culture values individual ideas and contributions for the company’s success. It’s a place where you can lead and inspire others within a creative and dynamic team.

Upon arrival, you will support the supply team and report to the Vice President Supply Chain. Your main challenges will be to identify the right partners to support the accelerated growth of the organization. You will formalize, structure and document the process, to adapt to an organization that operates in a very complex business environment and to be an agent of change with colleagues and employees, with the aim of accomplishing profitability objectives.
This is an opportunity to collaborate with a dynamic team while enriching your career and working on Enerkem's unique disruptive technology.
Your Role And Responsibilities

• Work closely with the procurement, engineering and project team to meet deliverables according to project requirements
• Responsible for factory support in a "post-delivery" situation
• Manage the supplier program in conjunction with its social responsibility policies
• Negotiate medium and long-term contracts with suppliers that have a direct impact on operations and projects whose commercial terms protect the interests of the entire organization
• Ensure the optimization of business processes in the sector.
• Support the supply chain that is in place
• Responsible for claims management, namely in construction matters
• Organize performance reviews with certain suppliers
• Coordinate support activities for calls for tenders, negotiations and execution of contracts.

Qualifications

• Degree. in Business Administration (preferable)
• Training in purchasing and logistics
• 7-10 years of procurement experience in a project environment, ideally petrochemical or mining

Your Skills

• Fluency in French and English, both oral and written
• Basic understanding/knowledge of quality assurance and logistics
• Knowledge of procurement tools: ERP and Microsoft.
• Ability to work effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Understanding of the "projects" environment in the context of the execution of complex contracts
• Ability and ability to work with the engineering team (working in a culture that thrives on process details)
• Strong ability in negotiation, as well as in problem solving
• Have a keen sense of organizing priorities

Additional Information
At Enerkem, the well-being of our employees is at the heart of our priorities! We provide a living environment where each individual counts and is recognized for their contribution to the success of the organization. We believe in the importance of celebrating our successes and having fun!
We focus our efforts on developing talents and, among other things, offer opportunities for everyone to participate in stimulating projects as well as learning opportunities and feedback / coaching that allow them to succeed, develop and flourish professionally.
Enerkem also offers a total compensation package that includes competitive salary, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits to meet all the needs of our employees and their families, including telemedicine.
And that's not all, here are some other unique benefits:

• Social activities organized by a committee dedicated to providing fun and promoting well-being
• An employee recognition program
• Enerkem adopts a hybrid working mode where employees are be able balance working from home and working at the office
• Training costs, membership fees and professional association memberships paid
• $ 500 credit for health care and / or physical activities to support the well-being of our employees
• A flexible working environment with autonomy to take action.

Enerkem subscribes to the principle of equity in employment. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace that offers equal opportunities for all, where people of diverse backgrounds and characteristics feel valued, respected, supported and can thrive. These values, which reflect the talent, experience and qualities of our employees, allows us to get the best out of each and every one of us.