Procurement Lead, Major Capital Projects

Glencore

$110K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
11 - 15 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • University degree in Supply Chain, Business, Commerce, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 15+ years of procurement and supply chain experience in mining, metals, construction, or heavy industry.
  • Direct experience with large-scale capital projects and multimillion-dollar contracts.
  • Extensive background in strategic sourcing and supplier performance management.
  • Experience collaborating with EPCM contractors and cross-functional teams.
  • Solid commercial acumen and capital expenditure management skills.
  • Proficient in ERP and procurement systems, including SAP and Coupa.
  • Advanced negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage the Major Capital Project Procurement function with strategic direction.
  • Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with project objectives.
  • Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, including tendering and supplier evaluation.
  • Negotiate contracts for capital equipment, construction, and services to secure best terms.
  • Manage project supply chain execution, including procurement logistics and inventory planning.
  • Monitor supplier performance, project risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
  • Ensure compliance with organizational policies and provide procurement reporting to leadership.

Benefits

  • Permanent full-time position.
  • In-office work (5 days per week).
  • Travel opportunities up to 15% for site visits and audits.
  • Opportunity to coach and develop procurement personnel.
  • Work with a leading organization in mining and metallurgy.
Full Job Description
  • In office (5 days per week)
  • Sudbury, ON / Laval, QC / Rouyn, QC
  • Permanent, full time


Title: Procurement Lead, Major Capital Projects

Location: Laval, QC and Sudbury, ON or Rouyn, QC

Employment type: permanent, full-time

The role in a nutshell

We are seeking an experienced Procurement Lead, Major Capital Projects to oversee procurement excellence across a portfolio of large-scale capital projects within our mining and metallurgical operations, including Sudbury Integrated Nickel Operations, Horne Smelter, CCR Copper Refinery, and CEZinc Refinery.

In this key role, you will provide strategic leadership and commercial expertise to ensure the effective delivery of approximately $250M-$300M in annual capital projects. You will oversee procurement activities from strategy development through contract execution, supplier management, logistics, and project closeout, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

More specifically, you will be expected to:
  • Lead the Major Capital Project Procurement function by providing strategic direction, establishing clear accountabilities, effective governance and consistent ways of working, while indirectly overseeing internal and EPCM project procurement resources.
  • Develop and implement integrated procurement and sourcing strategies, including drafting and/or input of project procurement execution plans aligned with project scope, schedules, budgets, technical requirements, risk profiles and business objectives.
  • Lead the end-to-end procurement and contracting process for major capital projects, including tendering, supplier evaluation, commercial analysis, negotiations, contract award, administration and supplier relationship management.
  • Negotiate and manage contracts for capital equipment, construction, commodities, services and supplies, securing optimal commercial terms and protecting Glencore's interests.
  • Oversee project supply chain execution, including purchasing, expediting, inspections, customs, transportation, delivery, inventory planning and the transition of materials and equipment into operations.
  • Monitor and manage supplier, commercial and project supply chain performance and risks, including cost, quality, schedule, delivery and compliance, and implement corrective, mitigation and contingency actions as required.
  • Ensure compliance with Glencore policies, procedures, standards, Delegation of Authority and applicable legal and regulatory requirements, while providing procurement reporting, commercial advice and recommendations to project and senior leadership.
  • Coach and develop procurement personnel, advise project stakeholders and contribute to regional, site and Group procurement initiatives.


Do you have what it takes?
  • University degree in Supply Chain, Business, Commerce, Engineering, or a related field.
  • 15+ years of procurement and supply chain experience within mining, metals, construction, heavy industry, or other complex project environments.
  • Direct experience leading procurement for large-scale capital projects and managing multimillion-dollar contracts.
  • Extensive experience in strategic sourcing, contract management, logistics, supplier performance, and risk management.
  • Experience working with EPCM contractors, suppliers, and cross-functional project teams.
  • Solid commercial and financial acumen, including capital expenditure management.
  • Proficiency with ERP and procurement systems such as SAP, Coupa, and eTendering platforms.
  • Advanced negotiation, stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.


Travel: Travel is expected to be up to 15%, including visits to project sites, operating areas, supplier locations and vendor audits.

Language: Advanced proficiency in written and spoken English is required. French-language proficiency.

Location: Two positions are available: one based in Sudbury or Rouyn, and the other based in Laval. In office 5 days a week.

The interview process may begin before the end of the posting period.

Only candidates with full working rights in Canada will be considered.

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