Procurement Specialist - Jobs in Exshaw, AB

Job Description

Why work for Lafarge:As the global leader in innovative and sustainable building materials, we’re committed to shaping a greener, smarter and healthier world. At Lafarge Canada Inc., safety comes first, collaboration matters and diversity is celebrated with people who share our desire to continually make our materials better.Do you have the drive, the skills, and the passion to join usOverview:Implement Procurement strategies under the leadership of the market areas Procurement Manager (PM), and in close cooperation with Category Managers and Business leaders on a local level. Coordinate the operational and tactical procurement of local goods and services, including: contract implementation, category strategy execution, and communicate supplier performance through procurement team. Coordinate local supplier procurement efforts in assigned product lines or geographical area.Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the operational and tactical Procurement of goods and services categories in accordance with category strategy, as well as applicable policies, procedures and specifications.
• Act as the point of contact between country Category Management and operations in assigned product lines or geographical area.
• Under the leadership of PM, support the realization of savings, supply efficiency, quality, and process improvements in line with regional and global strategies.
• Identify saving opportunities and initiatives in assigned product lines or geographical area.
• Negotiate in coordination with PM and Category Management for local volumes, processes, quality and prices.
• Responsible for effective relationship management with equipment and maintenance service suppliers.
• Executes and monitors all respective internal controls, ensuring efficient/effective activities that support objectives while adhering to applicable laws, regulations, policies & procedures.
• Strives to obtain, measures and reports savings for assigned purchasing families .
• Supplies timely and accurate information for both the performance cycle and global contract negotations.

Tasks:

• Maintain close business relationships with local management to anticipate procurement needs and take appropriate action to ensure optimized cost of goods and services.
• Identify local saving opportunities in conjunction with operations.
• Ensure global & local policies and procedures are conveyed to end users in the procurement of goods and services.
• Carry on RFx process according to procurement policies.
• Measure performance through KPI’s according to existing templates.
• Support local businesses with goods and services agreements for main plant operations equipment and parts, including, process plant equipment, heavy mobile equipment, spare parts, strategic operations purchases, and maintenance contracts.
• Support local Plant CAPEX initiatives with the RFP process
• Support plant warehouse with the RFP process for the spare parts portfolio, utilizing SAP contracts and stocking agreements
• Ensure on Site Contractors follow the Contractor Safety Management (CSM) Policies
• Act as vacation relief for PM

Relationship with Other Jobs:Internal:

• Operational Management (e.g. plant managers, PLGM)
• ABS (America Business Service) Buyers
• Procurement Manager
• NA Category Management.
• Cement PLT (Plant Leadership Team)

External:

• Vendors and Contractors

Qualifications:Education:

• University Degree in Business with a focus in Supply Chain Management or Procurement, and/or Engineering

Experience and Skill Set:

• Strong understanding of business drivers in local market area product lines.
• Specialized knowledge of Cement, RMX (ready Mix), Aggregates, Asphalt and Construction Fixed and Mobile Equipment.
• Specialized knowledge in maintenance practices.
• Specialized knowledge of Cement, RMX, Aggregates and Asphalt production techniques.
• Five to ten years in procurement role (category management, sourcing, operations) with exposure to supply chain management, strategic sourcing and optimal procurement processes and standards, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated performance in working within cross-functional teams, with requisite drive and energy.

Technical/Functional Skills:

• Ability to understand the technical aspects of LafargeHolcim product lines from a procurement perspective.
• Ability to lead reverse engineer efforts of major Cement spare parts or recommend alternative supply options
• Ability to identify Best Cost Country (BCC) opportunities for replacement spare parts
• Ability to interpret Engineered drawings
• Ability to work effectively with all level of management.
• Ability to gather information and draw logical conclusion on savings initiatives potential.
• Excellent computer skills.

Leadership & Managerial Competencies:

• Excellent written and oral operational communication skills; ability to communicate effectively/convincingly at all levels (including technical and operational) and with all functions at least in English and local language.
• Effective time management, planning and organization skills; ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities and drive tasks to completion in a fixed time-frame and in a pressured environment.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and build relationships across multiple functions.
• Ability to deal with ambiguities, conflicts and adversarial relationships.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Ability to identify problems quickly, make sound judgments, establish and implement solutions.

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.LafargeHolcim:As we are reinventing the way the world builds, we need world-class talent to join our Lafarge Canada team: people who are passionate, driven by curiosity and keen to grow, learn, develop and thrive in our high-performance culture.Whatever you do, you will make a difference here. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs.Check out our YouTube channel to learn more about our operations and see all career opportunities at www.lafarge.ca/careers.We thank you for your interest. Only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. Lafarge is committed to the principles of employment equity and encourages the applications from women, visible minorities, and persons with disabilities.Quick Apply

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