Procurement Lead

Vale Base Metals; Greater Sudbury; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A global mining company in Sudbury is looking for a Procurement Lead to drive strategic sourcing and manage supplier relationships. This permanent position involves overseeing procurement processes, conducting cost analyses, and ensuring compliance with policies. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience and a strong background in procurement management. The role includes competitive compensation and the opportunity to work in a culture focused on safety and inclusion.

Benefits

Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan

Defined Contribution Pension package

Comprehensive benefits package

Leave for personal reasons

Employee Family Assistance Program

Online training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Over 10 years of experience in procurement functions.
• Four years in senior leadership roles with strategic responsibilities.
• Expertise in supplier relationship management and high-value contracts.

Responsibilities

• Manage high-value RFP processes with multiple stakeholders.
• Develop multi-year sourcing plans and negotiate contracts.
• Evaluate proposals and conduct Total Cost of Ownership assessments.
• Build partnerships with key suppliers and drive performance improvements.
• Ensure procurement complies with policies and manage risks.
• Collaborate with various teams to align strategies.
• Present insights to leadership and lead training sessions.
• Champion continuous improvement initiatives in procurement.

Skills

Procurement expertise

Cost analysis

Data analytics

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in business administration or similar fields

Master's degree

SCMP Designation

Job description

Ready to build a rewarding career in an industry that is transforming the future?

Who We Are

We are Vale Base Metals – a global supplier of the critical minerals transforming the future.

With industry-leading reserves of copper and nickel in Canada, Brazil, and Indonesia, and state‑of‑the‑art infrastructure in the U.K., Canada, and Japan, VBM delivers a secure and responsible supply of high‑quality products to customers across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

Global demand for critical minerals is growing exponentially. From energy to aerospace, batteries to magnets, robotics to artificial intelligence, a secure and responsible supply of critical minerals is fundamental to power modern technologies. And at Vale Base Metals, we are transforming our business to provide a secure and responsible supply of these minerals.

Join our diverse team of 13,000 talented individuals committed to providing mineral security to a world in transition. We invite you to put your skills to work, driving meaningful and enduring change while enjoying a rewarding career.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Procurement Lead 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 optimise spend through scenario modelling 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.

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

About You

Education

• Bachelors 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
• Organised, 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 prioritise multiple tasks and deliver under strict deadlines
• Ability to interact at all levels of the organisation including with senior management.
• Spontaneous, critical, and outside‑the‑box thinking to prevent emergency occurrences to minimise possible downtime.

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 required for modern technologies such as AI and defence. 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 can act like owners, being their authentic selves and empowering them to deliver results. Vale Base Metals 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.

Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.

Pay Grade: F4T

Minimum Starting Salary: $100,000

Apply by: January 25, 2026

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