Director, Global Sourcing and Category Management

Closing Date: January 29, 2025

Teck is a leading Canadian resource company focused on responsibly providing the metals essential for global development and the energy transition while caring for the people, communities and land that we love.

Teck's two regional business units, North America and Latin America, are responsible for Teck's assets through all phases of safe, sustainable development, operation and closure. The business units are supported by enterprise-wide functions that set strategic direction, establish standards and provide governance, as well as supporting the business through shared services, centres of excellence and business partnering.

Reporting to the Head, Strategic Sourcing & Supply Management, the Director, Global Sourcing and Category Management is accountable for strategic sourcing and category management for operationally critical and global spend on goods and services for all of Teck’s operating sites and projects. The Director will lead a Center of Excellence team to drive value and performance-based improvements, effectively managing spend within strategic supply contracts in service of our operating sites, functional groups, and projects.

Critical supply categories to support all Teck operating sites are sourced through a centralized supply chain management model. The spend is approximately one billion per annum across five operating sites and covers categories such as heavy mobile equipment, Off the Road (OTR) tires, explosives, fuel, grinding media, chemicals and Maintenance repair and operations (MRO) supplies. Core accountabilities include strategic sourcing practices, market and commercial analysis, supplier development, and full lifecycle contract management. The Director is also responsible to identify and grow other significant supply categories, deriving value for the organization through strategic supply sources and ensuring that the strategic sourcing methodology is leading practice for the organization.

Don't miss out on this outstanding opportunity to be part of one of Canada's leading mining companies and join our team!

•   Be a courageous safety leader, adhere to and sponsor safety and environmental rules and procedures

• Provide leadership and coordination to support Teck’s strategy and vision for supply chain management, strategic priorities and continuous improvement
• Build best in class supply chain management capability and the development of competencies in both direct reports and the supply chain organization through highly engaged and diverse functional teams
• Communicate strategic direction, set clear priorities, foster team accountability, and deliver on value and performance-based improvements

• Accountable for ‘Source to Contract’ delivery of global categories that meet or exceed operating and project requirements
• Full contract lifecycle management including strategy preparation, technical business requirements gathering, market and commercial analysis, indexation and escalation, negotiations, contract drafting and execution, and contract management
• Provide leadership and support to global category managers to drive value creation and realization through the application of Teck’s strategic sourcing methodology
• Accountable for Teck’s strategic sourcing methodology reflecting industry and commercial best practice including demand management and forecasting, business strategy and alignment and the commercial RFx processes

• Ensure delivery of transparent, competitive, and robust commercial agreements that prevent the erosion of value
• Monitor and report actual financial performances and variances against the original projected category/contract targets
• Conduct ongoing contract performance management to ensure security of supply, and track fulfilment, spend, value and benefits

• Prepare five-year business plans, develop annual budgets, and manage costs associated with the execution of related activities
• Mitigate business risks by building resilient supply strategies and generating value through development of long-term demand forecasts
• Mentor and develop supply management personnel on leading practices related to strategic sourcing methodology including market analysis, demand analysis, strategy development, planning and driving negotiations, contract management, and supplier relationship management
• Provide supply management representation to support corporate initiatives requiring subject matter expertise and input on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) stewardship

• Build internal partnerships with the operations and functional departments to align supply needs, forecasts, and timelines
• Advance, monitor and manage key supplier relationships to ensuring delivery of business objectives including active performance management, ongoing alignment of business priorities and preferential supply as a ‘customer of choice’
• Lead or participate in sourcing strategy and special negotiations with suppliers that arise for situations outside scope of current contracts including intervention and issue resolution
• Develop and implement supplier relationship and performance management frameworks to ensure outstanding performance and foster integration and innovation

• Supply Chain Management Professional designation or degree in a related business field
• Minimum 15 years of experience in supply chain management with 10 years of experience in senior leadership roles
• Extensive knowledge of technical requirements and commercial law, preferably in the mining industry, or similar sectors such as energy or heavy industry
• Advanced business knowledge, analytical skills and a confirmed history in strategic sourcing, negotiation and contracting
• Demonstrated ability to engage, communicate and collaborate with a broad range of key players required for the development and implementation of category strategies
• Solid reputation for leading diverse commercial teams, building relationships with functional groups, and delivering strong sustainable results

• Builds the organizational legacy
• Inspirational leadership
• Integrity and credibility
• Learning agility

• Building relationships
• Developing organizational talent
• Communication
• Teamwork

• Change leadership
• Strategic thinking
• Visioning

• Creating a culture of continuous improvement
• Decision making and commercial instinct
• Fostering entre/Intrapreneurship and risk taking
• Results oriented

Why Join Us?

At Teck, we offer more than just a job – we provide a pathway to personal and professional enrichment. With captivating projects set against stunning backdrops, a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, and boundless opportunities to learn and grow, joining us means embracing a fulfilling and dynamic career adventure. 

Teck employees receive access to our total rewards program and comprehensive benefits package that promote physical, mental, financial, and emotional well-being. This includes but is not limited to:  

• Annual Performance Bonus

• Profit Share Plan

• Health Spending Account

• Personal Spending Account

• Extended Health Care

• Dental and Vision Care

• Employer Paid Pension Plan

• Life Insurance and Disability Coverage

• Paid Sick Leave, Vacation and Holidays

• Virtual Telemedicine and additional support for overall well-being

• Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP)

Salary : $172,000 - $213,000