Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Scrapmetal; Hamilton; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading metal recycling company as a Strategic Sourcing Specialist. You will support procurement strategies for construction and engineering projects, manage vendor relations, and enhance service delivery. We offer a competitive salary, benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Annual Salary

Vacation

Benefits

RRSP Matching Program

Tuition Scholarship Program

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of procurement experience.
• Proven track record of improving processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement activities for construction and engineering projects.
• Source qualified vendors and issue tenders.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to meet project expectations.

Skills

Negotiating

Interpersonal Skills

Strategic Mindset

Education

University Degree in Business or Commerce

NISCL/CSCMP Designation

Job description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit that has evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with divisions including metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products.

We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.

It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.

Job Description

Reporting to the Procurement Director, the Strategic Sourcing Specialist will support the execution of AIM's procurement strategies by providing business solutions, primarily focused on activities related to our construction and engineering department and other categories as assigned. This is a full-time position, Monday to Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.

What you're responsible for:

1. Developing, communicating, and contributing to the procurement team's initiatives with internal stakeholders by achieving or exceeding targets.
2. Managing all procurement activities related to construction and engineering projects in Ontario and Northern USA.
3. Collaborating with construction, engineering, operations, and corporate functions to define scope and align project expectations, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
4. Sourcing qualified vendors and issuing tenders to the vendor community professionally and concisely.
5. Developing, contributing to, and implementing short- and medium-term plans and targets in partnership with internal stakeholders.
6. Proposing and justifying commercial benefit initiatives in new capital, sustaining capital, maintenance programs, and operational spending by providing detailed business cases.
7. Proactively implementing strategic initiatives to improve service delivery, profitability, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
8. Sourcing, issuing purchase orders, expediting, and coordinating with Accounts Payable to ensure materials are ordered, received, and paid for.

Qualifications

To join our team:

1. You have a strategic mindset and strong negotiating skills.
2. You possess a university degree in business or commerce, or have 3-5 years of procurement experience.
3. You have or are working towards a NISCL/CSCMP designation (considered an asset).
4. You have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop positive working relationships.
5. You have a proven track record of improving processes and increasing efficiency.
6. You hold a valid G driver's license and are willing to travel to sites across Ontario.
7. You have a valid passport and are willing to travel to the USA (approximately 5% of the role's requirements).

What we offer!

1. A competitive annual salary, vacation, benefits, and a RRSP matching program.
2. An annual AIM tuition scholarship program up to $8,500 for eligible dependents.
3. The tools and support needed for your career and professional development.
4. A dynamic, rewarding, and fun work environment!