Manager Procurement Process, Governance & Systems

Vale; Toronto; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking global mining company as a Manager of Procurement Process, Governance & Systems. This permanent onsite role in Toronto offers the chance to drive innovation and enhance procurement processes while ensuring compliance and managing risks. With a focus on digital transformation and AI integration, you will lead initiatives that streamline operations and improve efficiency. The role provides a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable development and the energy transition while working in a diverse and inclusive environment that values your input and growth.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Defined Contribution Pension package

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible work arrangements

Employee Family Assistance Program

Virtual Healthcare

Online training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 15+ years of procurement experience, preferably in mining or heavy manufacturing.
• 5 years in management roles, focusing on procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement governance and compliance with Vale’s policies.
• Lead digital transformation initiatives in procurement processes.

Skills

Stakeholder Management

Procurement Technology Implementation

Leadership

Communication

Supply Chain Technologies

Knowledge of Industry Standards

Fluency in Portuguese

Education

Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering

Tools

Coupa

Ariba

SAP

Job description

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

Who We Are

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 a Manager Procurement Process, Governance & Systems to join our Procurement Centre of Excellence team in Toronto.

This is a permanent onsite position.

As the Manager of Procurement Process, Governance & Systems, you will hold global responsibility for the governance and management of procurement processes and their interfaces at Vale Base Metals. Your role will encompass driving innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainable results, while enhancing productivity, optimizing processes, and adding value to the Procurement Teams and Operations. Your experience and skills will allow you to identify and mitigate risks associated with various procurement processes, ensuring compliance with Vale's guidelines and SOX controls requirements. Leveraging your expertise, you will simplify and standardize processes, leading the transformation of Vale Base Metals' Procurement Req to Pay processes and systems in partnership with IT, towards a digitally-enabled future to enhance efficiency and value creation withing Vale Base Metals.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Responsible for managing and aligning a governance model that supports VBM Procurement, to ensure a strategic alignment between these areas. This role provides guidance to teams for effective management of procurement activities, ensuring adherence to Vale's policies, guidelines and SOX compliance requirements.
• Manage the controls of the Procurement processes based on Vale’s regulatory system and lessons learned from Internal Audit, Corporate Security, and Internal Controls, monitoring the execution of controls by Procurement teams, feeding back newly identified risks and providing visibility of any processes non-compliance gaps.
• Lead the team in the design/implementation of all simplification and continuous improvement initiatives related to the Procurement processes, ensuring a balance between flexibility, automation, and control.
• Lead a high complex and comprehensive Digital Transformation initiative, in partnership with IT, in all procurement and supply chain processes and systems, aligned with VBM’s digital strategy, implementing advanced technologies to streamline processes in order to improve efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and compliance through digital tools identified in the market.
• Lead initiatives involving the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into procurement systems. This includes identifying opportunities where AI can enhance decision-making, predict trends, and optimize procurement strategies.

About You

Education:

• Undergraduate degree in Business Administration, Economics, Engineering or related discipline.

Experience:

• Minimum of 15 years’ experience in related to procurement (mining, petrochemical or heavy manufacturing industry is preferred).
• Required experience of 5 years in the management area of a large company or management consulting
• Experience with Procurement technology/systems implementation

Skills:

• Fluency in Portuguese is desirable
• Strong experience in stakeholder management
• Knowledge of relevant industry standards and best practices
• Proven experience in managing several different processes (different subjects) in multi-cultural countries
• Excellent communication and leadership abilities.
• Knowledge of supply chain technologies and best practices.
• Nice to have experience with Transformation Programs (Coupa, Ariba), systems implementation and SAP knowledge

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)
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities.

Why Toronto

Vale's Toronto office, nestled in the heart of Canada's largest city, serves as a pivotal hub for the company's operations. This office is central to Vale’s finance, strategic planning, commercial (marketing and sales), and sustainability teams, driving key initiatives that support the company's global mission. Toronto’s vibrant, diverse, and dynamic environment enhances Vale’s ability to innovate and excel in these critical areas, reflecting the city's status as a leading international business center.

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: GRG

Apply by: Saturday, May 10th, 2025

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