Procurement Supervisor

WELCOME TO VCNA!

We are St Marys Cement, part of 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 Procurement Supervisor is responsible for supervising and executing the procurement activities related to the Strategic/Corporate Categories within Cement, Ready Mix and Aggregates Business Units in Canada and US.

WHAT WILL YOU DO? 

• Supervise and execute the procurement activities related to the Strategic/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.
• Responsible for tendering and negotiating annual supply contracts with external vendors ranging from $30k to $50 million, multi-year, cross BU spend [consistent with procurement policies, best practices and audit compliance].
• Networking and linking internal, and external, stakeholders to achieve full compliance with corporate requirements, maximum coherence & execution excellence - while capturing immediate, as well as long term benefits [ie. Savings and performance] for VCNA                                   

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

• 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, working experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in cement, construction or heavy industry.
• Prior Experience managing a team preferred
• SAP or ERP system experience required
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, crouch and/or kneel and climb with some height’s exposure of a moderate level. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is occasionally exposed to inclement weather conditions. The noise level in the office work environment is low with occasional higher levels in non-office areas including need for personal protective equipment as required. Periodic travel required including ability to obtain passport for periodic corporate Toronto office visits as necessary.

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) and 401K (U.S.)
• 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 Top Up
• Hybrid work model for certain positions

Salary Range 95K - 105K

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!