Category Lead

Votorantim Cimentos

$80K — $90K *
Real Estate & Construction
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Associates Degree or equivalent experience in procurement.
  • 2-5 years in sourcing or procurement; experience preferred.
  • Proficient in MS-Office, especially Excel, and desire to learn new tools.
  • Knowledge of Supply Chain Management and Vendor Relationships, preferably in Concrete/Construction.
  • Familiarity with SAP and Coupa systems is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the entire bidding process for procurement requests.
  • Administer purchase orders through procurement systems (Coupa and SAP).
  • Negotiate pricing and manage vendor inquiries and performance.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align procurement strategies with operational needs.
  • Support and maintain key performance indicators for the department.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work on iconic projects like CN Tower and high-profile constructions.
  • Global collaboration and growth opportunities across departments.
  • Comprehensive training and professional development programs.
  • Tuition reimbursement and educational support for employees and dependents.
  • Generous health benefits including medical, dental, and life insurance.
Full Job Description
WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

Responsible for tactical and strategic activities involving the purchases of services and equipment for CAPEX across two countries, US and Canada, and seven business units: Cement, CBM RMX & Aggregates, Prairie RMX & Aggregates, UM RMX & Aggregates and Superior RMX.

This individual will work closely with Project Team and Operations to lead supplier evaluations, selections, and sourcing by researching industry trends, performing commodity market analysis and presenting recommendations. Thorough working knowledge of purchasing policies, processes and procedures is important as this role is the procurement point of contact for operations and our supply base.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
  • Preparation and coordination of all aspects of bidding process for RF's (e.g. Request for Proposal, Request for Information, Request for Quote)
  • Process and administer purchase orders via the procurement system (Coupa and SAP), including price negotiations, manage inquiries, expediting and status reviews.
  • Assist in drafting agreements that comply with company requirements and oversee vendor management process throughout the life cycle of contracts, ensuring compliance and performance
  • Collaborative meetings w/ customers and stakeholders to define and manage the procurement strategy aligned with the Projects & Operation's needs.
  • Support the maintenance of Departmental (KPI's) key performance indicators
  • Strong MS Excel-based analytical capabilities to interpret data, support category strategy, and translate insights into actionable outcomes.


QUALIFICATIONS

  • Associates Degree and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Two to Five years' experience in sourcing or procurement field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Proficient with MS-Office Suite; Advanced level in MS Excel is a must.
  • Knowledge of Supply Chain Management, Negotiation, Cost Analysis, Vendor Relationships well as Accounting terms and concepts and maintenance operations. Knowledgeable in the Concrete/Construction industry preferred.
  • Understanding Procurement, Accounts Payables, and Receiving functions preferred.
  • Knowledge of working with SAP and Coupa is a plus.


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: $80,000 - $90,000

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!

OurVC 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.

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