Global Supply Chain Manager

Summary of responsibilities

• Build, train, and mentor an international team of local supply chain staffs in various countries.
• Evaluate purchase and contracting requests for supplies, equipment, components, or services for the construction project and determine appropriate procurement and supplier selection methods.
• Provide support to the project studies with regards to market conditions, material and equipment costs and logistics requirements.
• Manage the procurement and contracting process while evaluating supplier performance and business opportunities.
• Interface with local and international suppliers.
• Implement cost reduction strategies while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Build Supply Chain teams to meet project requirements.
• Manage, train, and mentor a team of buyers.
• Implement procedures and policies to optimize the procurement function within the company.
• Act as an advisor to clients to start the procurement and inventory in function the project.
• Responsible for cost management related to the procurement activities for project activities and internal requirements.
• Participate in strategic meetings and report results to the executive committee.

Requirements

The ideal candidate must:

• Have a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Finance, or equivalent degree.
• Have a minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement management.
• Have experience in the mining sector and/or project construction.
• Be able to communicate in English, both speaking and writing.
• Knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite and the main supply management tools is an asset.
• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or Certified Professional in Purchasing (CPP) or a comparable certification is an asset.