Manager, Strategic Sourcing - Operating Supplies
Resolute Forest Products
- Dolbeau-Mistassini, QC
- Permanent
- Temps-plein
Are you recognized as being an achiever who is exceeding key goals & objectives in safety, environment, and operations? If you have a solid background in pulp & paper mills, especially in chemicals, if you have been through ERP transformation/IT implementation linked with procurement and inventory, preferably in SAP environment; we are looking for you!Your challenges:
Lead spec definition and volume requirements for centrally sourced goods & services trying to standardize product usage;
Prepare requests for quote and develop sourcing strategies;
Create communication plans, drive implementation and establish agreements;
Negotiate with internal and external partners/suppliers to reduce procurement costs;
Ensure consistently delivery of bottom-line value and resolve operational problems;
Ensure compliance with all corporate policies;
Coach and train procurement buyers and strategic suppliers;
Drive ERP transformation and directly participate to its implementation using best practices and processes;
Act as a Change Agent to deliver optimal value to operations.Your team:
Reporting directly to the Director, Procurement, you will be part of a motivated team whose members help one another in order to exceed expectations.Your profile:
University degree in Commerce, Engineering or any other supply chain related field;
Minimum of 10 years' experience including direct experience with pulp & paper mills/operations and ERP transformation/IT implementation in a related field;
Experience in procurement and inventory management, preferably in SAP environment;
5 to 7 years' experience as a procurement/strategic sourcing Manager (or equivalent), preferably in pulp & paper or process industry.Your skills:
Strong management. organizational and interpersonal skills;
Excellent spoken and written communication skills in both official languages;
A track record of meeting and exceeding expectations while delivering high-quality results in short deadlines;
Self-confident, highly motivated and good communicator;
Ability to work under pressure, in a team environment and with all levels within the organization;
Strong analytical and problem solving skills;
Computer literacy and high level of interest in working with systems.Forest products are essential, as are each and every one of our employees and contractors. We take the necessary steps to protect the health and well-being of our employees and to safeguard the integrity of all Resolute facilities.We are all in this together. We are one community. We are #RESOLUTEPROUDBe part of the change. Be part of a dynamic team.
We are a global leader in the forest products industry offering an energetic and safe work environment with opportunities and challenges that will help develop your skills. We are more than 8,000 employees in Canada, the United States and various other international locations.We are looking for employees with the experience and expertise to improve our efficiency, increase our long-term profitability and deliver first-class products and services to our customers. And you, what are you looking for?We are a company writing a new story for itself in a rapidly changing industry. We have made important inroads to ensure our viability and to be an environmental supplier of choice. Come take part of our history and be part of the change!How are we building the Resolute of the future?
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