What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing Manager position at Dyno Nobel?
Who We Are
Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. We provide innovative blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America, Australia and selected customers in the Asia Pacific.
Join us in everything that’s great about Dyno Nobel : OUR culture, OUR values, OUR commitment to safety and most importantly our PEOPLE. This combination makes Dyno Nobel a terrific place to work.
Dyno Nobel is a subsidiary of Australian based Incitec Pivot Limited. IPL's 4500 employees also manufacture and market industrial chemicals and fertilizer products & services to customers around the world.
What You’ll Do
As a Manager of Sourcing, you will effectively support procurement functions for operational & manufacturing sites across North America through leading the development and implementation of sourcing strategies, procurement processes, negotiation and management of supply and service contracts for ongoing operational expense. Other duties include :
- Develop baseline and perform opportunity analysis to identify and critically assess projects that will deliver significant cost savings and value improvement now and into the future. Implement project plans, deliverables, metrics and milestones.
- Manage continuity of supply of designated materials to manufacturing sites while driving cost effectiveness and value.
- Identify, develop, and foster strategic business relationships to create opportunities and gain a comprehensive understanding of business requirements.
- Maintain and provide a current understanding of industry best practices and technology trends to team members and business partners and incorporate these best practices into business processes where appropriate.
- Measure, assess and manage the overall performance of the supplier network within the field of expertise.
- Identify metrics, tools, and processes to optimize sourcing, supplier activities, and efficiencies, and work collaboratively with team members to prioritize options and ensure effective implementation.
- Collaborate with senior functional leaders to establish short-term and long-term business objectives
- Implement process disciplines and management systems necessary to achieve desired results.
- Direct the development and negotiation of complex agreements with suppliers ensuring that key program specifications and functional objectives are met.
What We’re Looking For :
What We Offer :
Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere
Value People – Respect, Recognize & Reward
Think Customer. Everyone. Every day
Treat the Business as our Own
Care for the Community & our Environment
Challenge & Improve the Status Quo
Deliver on our Promises
