Strategic Sourcing Lead — Raw Materials & Energy

McInnis Cement; Bridgeview (IL); Hybrid; USD 86,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

VCNA is seeking a procurement leader to develop and execute sourcing and category management strategies for Raw Materials, Fuels & Energy across the United States and Canada. You will partner with stakeholders and suppliers to drive cost competitiveness, supply security, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.

You will lead supplier management, negotiations, market analysis, and strategic sourcing initiatives, ensuring compliance with policies and delivering sustainable value to the

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Business Administration or Engineering.
• Experience: 2–5 years in Procurement & Supply Chain in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of energy/commodities categories such as raw materials, diesel, utilities, and renewable energy.
• Experience with Coupa and PowerBI is preferred; SAP/ERP experience required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies for Raw Materials, Fuels & Energy to achieve cost savings and sustainability goals.
• Lead end-to-end procurement processes including supplier selection and negotiations.
• Manage supplier onboarding, performance reviews, and ongoing compliance.
• Collaborate with Operations, Finance, and Sustainability to optimize purchasing and reporting.
• Track KPIs for cost savings, supplier performance, and category spend.

Skills

Negotiation

Analytics

Communication

Decisiveness

Vision

Relationship management

Tech savvy

Cross cultural

Teamwork

Education

Business Administration or Engineering degree

Supply Chain Management

CPP

PMAC

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Coupa

PowerBI

Job description

VCNA is seeking a procurement leader to develop and execute sourcing and category management strategies for Raw Materials, Fuels & Energy across the United States and Canada. You will partner with stakeholders and suppliers to drive cost competitiveness, supply security, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement.

You will lead supplier management, negotiations, market analysis, and strategic sourcing initiatives, ensuring compliance with policies and delivering sustainable value to the