Lead, Procurement

Vale Base Metals; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global mining company is seeking a Procurement Lead in Greater Sudbury. This permanent position requires expertise in managing sourcing and procurement strategies, focusing on minimizing costs while integrating ESG practices. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience, strong analytical and communication skills, and thrives in a collaborative environment. Competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive compensation including annual incentive plan

Defined Contribution Pension package

Comprehensive benefits package

Leave for personal reasons

Employee Family Assistance Program

Online training and career development

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience managing end-to-end procurement functions.
• Experience in progressively senior roles with leadership responsibilities.
• Expertise in supplier relationship management.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex procurement initiatives across multiple stakeholders.
• Develop and execute multi-year sourcing plans.
• Build long-term partnerships with suppliers.

Skills

Strong knowledge of procurement

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to prioritize multiple tasks

Education

Bachelor’s in business administration or similar

Master’s degree

SCMP Designation

Job description

Overview

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is growing?

We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world’s energy transition. Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together. From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change – our work truly matters. Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking 3 Procurement Leads to join our Commercial team in Sudbury. This is a permanent position.

We are looking for a driven and detail-oriented Lead, Procurement to manage the sourcing of materials, equipment, and services with a focus on minimizing total cost of ownership (TCO) and integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) practices. The ideal candidate excels in cost analysis and data analytics, brings strong organizational and communication skills, and thrives in a collaborative, customer-focused environment.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Lead Complex Procurement Initiatives: Manage high-value, multi-stakeholder RFP processes with shifting priorities, ensuring alignment across Finance, Operations, Legal, and Community teams.
• Strategic Sourcing & Contract Management: Develop and execute multi-year sourcing plans, negotiate favorable contract terms, and oversee critical path categories with significant spend portfolios.
• Advanced Commercial & Cost Analysis: Apply deep analytical skills to evaluate proposals, conduct Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) assessments, and optimize spend through scenario modeling and benchmarking.
• Supplier Relationship & Performance Management: Build long-term partnerships with key suppliers, drive performance improvements, and foster innovation and collaboration across the supply base.
• Risk Mitigation & Compliance: Ensure procurement activities comply with corporate policies, ESG standards, and regulatory frameworks, while proactively identifying and managing risks.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, project management, and operations to align procurement strategies with business goals and identify bundling/unbundling opportunities.
• Stakeholder Engagement & Communication: Present insights and recommendations to leadership, lead internal training sessions, and participate in First Nation partnership meetings to support inclusive procurement practices.
• Process Improvement & Innovation: Champion continuous improvement initiatives (Kaizen), streamline procurement workflows, and contribute to departmental efficiency and cost control.
• Contractual Expertise & Dispute Resolution: Navigate complex contract modalities (EPC, EPCM, etc.), manage claims and change orders, and support resolution of disputes including arbitration and litigation.
• Leadership & Mentorship: Take ownership of workload, mentor team members, promote fairness and safety, and demonstrate a proactive, purpose-driven approach to procurement excellence.

About You

Education:

• Bachelor’s in business administration, Commerce, Finance, Marketing, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Mechanical Engineering or similar fields of study required
• Master’s degree an asset
• SCMP Designation is an asset

Experience:

• Over 10 years of experience managing end-to-end procurement functions for goods and services, including four years in progressively senior roles with leadership and strategic responsibilities.
• Proven expertise in the full procurement cycle, supplier relationship management, and people leadership across diverse categories and high-value contracts.

Skills:

• Strong knowledge of procurement, commercial terms and procure to pay business systems.
• Work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders
• Organized, self-motivated and ability to work independently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent people management, development and talent attraction and retention
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, emerging growth environment
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deliver under strict deadlines
• Ability to interact at all levels of the organization including with senior management.
• Spontaneous, critical, and outside-the-box thinking to prevent emergency occurrences to minimize possible downtime.

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
• Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• Leave for all of life’s reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities

Why Sudbury

Greater Sudbury is a vibrant city in northeastern Ontario, renowned for its rich mining history and significant role in Canada's mineral production. The city sits atop one of the world\'s largest and oldest meteorite impact sites, the Sudbury Basin, which is exceptionally rich in nickel, copper, and other critical minerals that are needed for the green economy. The mining sector is a cornerstone of Sudbury\'s economy, driving both employment and economic growth, and Vale Base Metals plays a pivotal role in this regard. Our commitment to the community is as deep as our mines.

Include to Transform

At Vale Base Metals, 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 critical 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, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Pay Grade: F4T

Apply by: September 25, 2025

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