Corporate Procurement Manager

WELCOME TO VCNA!

We are Votorantim Cimentos North America (VCNA).

As the North American operations of Votorantim Cimentos, a global building materials and sustainability solutions leader in 11 countries, we are helping to make a positive impact and are transforming our world. We have a culture built on solid partnerships, long-lasting relationships, and opportunities for those who want to learn, grow and be part of a diverse and dynamic culture.

With solutions that include cement, ready-mix concrete and aggregates, we help to build homes, highways, hospitals, buildings, bridges, and schools across the Canadian and U.S. Great Lakes region and Northeast United States. Our commitment to excellence can be seen in those who invest and believe in what we do, those who share their lives with us, those who trust in our deliveries and those committed to innovation and a sustainable future.

Every day, we have the chance to accomplish something new and you're invited to be part of it.

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

The Corporate Procurement Manager is responsible for leading strategic sourcing, procurement execution, and supplier relationship management for designated Corporate spend categories across all VCNA business units in the United States and Canada. This role plays a critical part in driving value creation, cost optimization, supply chain reliability, and sustainability initiatives while ensuring alignment with VCNA’s culture, business objectives, and continuous improvement roadmap.

The Manager will lead and develop a procurement team, execute category strategies, and drive transformational initiatives including process automation, digitalization, and efficiency improvements across procurement operations.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

• Manage the procurement strategy and execution related to the Corporate Categories within Cement, Ready Mix and Aggregates Business Units in Canada and US, focused on sourcing from a wide range of vendors strategic/corporate MRO and Service categories
• Consolidation, standardization and leverage of the high value spend (Strategic) across two countries, five business units: Cement, CBM RMX & Aggregates, Prairie RMX & Aggregates.
• Tendering and negotiating annual/multi year supply contracts with external vendors ranging from $30k to $50 million, consistent with procurement policies, best practices and audit compliance;
• Identify and leverage opportunities for bulk purchasing, long-term contracts, and other strategic sourcing initiatives
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure high service levels and reliability.
• Conduct regular performance reviews with suppliers, addressing any issues and driving continuous improvement
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to cost savings, supplier performance, and category spend.
• Ensure DPO and supply chain finance targets are met in liaison with Finance
• Lead, mentor, and develop a procurement team to provide guidance and support to achieve departmental and organizational objectives
• Provide expertise and guidance on Corporate procurement categories to support project planning and execution.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders, including operations, finance, and sustainability teams, to align procurement strategies with business objectives.
• Drive initiatives to reduce costs, capturing immediate, as well as long term benefits [ie. Savings and performance] for VCNA.
• Stay current with industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes impacting Indirect / Corporate categories.
• Identify and implement best practices in procurement and category management
• Lead initiatives to improve procurement processes, enhance data analytics capabilities, and increase overall efficiency.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Diploma or degree from accredited College or University with major in Business Administration or Engineering. Supply Chain Management, CPP, PMAC designation preferred
• 5-7 Years plus in Procurement & Supply Chain work experience in a manufacturing environment. Preferably in cement, construction or heavy industry. Prior experience managing a team preferred. SAP or ERP system experience required.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Being part of VCNA is being part of building famous landmarks such as Toronto's CN Tower, Roy Thompson Hall, Maple Leaf Gardens and the Darlington Nuclear Station and Ryerson Centre, St. Regis Chicago and 150 N. Riverside, Louis High-Speed Rail in Chicago and more
• Opportunities to collaborate with teams around the globe and growth opportunities in different areas
• Training, professional development
• Tuition reimbursement/assistance
• Competitive wages, vacation and holiday time
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• RRSP and DC (CAN)
• Lifeworks Employee Assistance Program (EAP): confidential support for you and your family (CAN)
• Educational scholarship program for dependents of regular salaried employees.
• Fertility drug coverage
• Paid Maternity Leave up to 18 months
• Hybrid work model for certain positions

Salary Range: $130,000 - $150,000 CDN

OUR PEOPLE

We care about people - all people. At VCNA, we take safety, health and wellness seriously. We're dedicated to giving our employees a safe workplace, our neighbors a safe environment and our customers a high-quality and safe product. Safety first -and always!

Our VC Way reflects who we are, inspiring us to unite our culture and be our best: Our Way of Being: ethical and respectful, Our Way of Working: together with excellence and Our Way of Thriving: with the courage to transform.

INCLUSION AND EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT

We have a results-oriented culture that values being open, honest, and authentic. It's part of our DNA. We are continually expanding our diverse and inclusive team by providing opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, age, gender, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability or economic status - a workplace where you can express your individuality and be your best self!