Raw Materials Sourcing Manager

Join Our Team as: Shaping the Future of Battery Technology

About Vianode

Vianode is an advanced battery materials company providing sustainable anode graphite solutions for the battery and EV value chains in North America and Europe. Vianode’s breakthrough solution enables tailored high-performance synthetic anode graphite and holistic sustainability offering a 90% reduction in CO2 footprint. Vianode operates the world's most sustainable full-scale anode graphite plant for batteries at Herøya Norway.

The next step involves executing a multi-billion dollar phased investment program dedicated to establishing large-scale plants across North America and Europe.

Vianode’s long-term ambition is to supply advanced battery materials to 3 million EVs per year by 2030. Vianode is owned by the world-leading financial company Altor.

About the Position

Develop strategic sourcing for coke and pitch in North and South America. Establish a strong supply market position to ensure timely, cost-effective, and sustainable sourcing for Vianode’s plant in Canada (Via TWO), adhering to laws, regulations, compliance requirements, and Vianode’s internal procurement and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Ensure cost-effective and timely supply of petroleum coke and coal tar pitch to Via TWO, maintaining required quality standards.
• Strengthen Vianode’s position in the North and South American raw material supply market.
• Collaborate with the VP Strategic Sourcing and Vianode Technical Center to develop new petcoke suppliers.
• Optimize logistics solutions for coke and pitch supply and related side streams from Via TWO.

Main Tasks

• Implement the raw material strategy in the Americas, including:
• Supplier relationship management.
• Supplier capability evaluations.
• Documentation and standards.
• Evaluate supply risks and develop contingency plans.
• Lead or assist in term sheet and contract negotiations with American suppliers.
• Manage procurement from key raw material suppliers to Via TWO.
• Implement Supplier Approval processes in collaboration with VP Strategic Sourcing and Vianode Procurement.
• Monitor the supply market, analyze market developments, and understand suppliers’ capabilities to meet Via TWO’s needs, both short-term and long-term.
• Develop and maintain robust and sustainable logistics solutions from suppliers to Via TWO’s primary crusher.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher, preferably in a technical field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in the process or oil industry.
• At least 5 years of experience in commercial activities related to logistics or relevant raw materials.

Competencies for success:

• Strong commercial acumen.
• Analytical with a practical approach.
• Hands-on and proactive.
• Willingness to accept risks and take initiatives.
• Excellent negotiation skills.
• Enjoys teamwork and network development.
• Flexible to travel as needed.

Location: This position is based in Southwest Ontario (onsite).

At Vianode, we believe in “The power of we.” The Vianode way is collaboration on every level. Together, we unleash a force greater than the sum of each one of us, and we acknowledge every individual effort in our shared accomplishments.

You are a great fit for our team if you:

1. Take charge and enjoy being part of a fast-growing, agile, pioneering company that depends on personal initiative, responsibility, and drive.
2. Like to challenge the status quo by being courageous and committed.
3. Want to keep learning, personally and professionally, and continuously pursue opportunities to develop and improve.

Why Join Vianode?

Join us on our mission to deliver the most efficient solutions to reduce battery industry emissions. Together, we're pioneering anode graphite technology for a carbon-neutral society, paving the way for the green transition and a more sustainable future.

Apply today!

Vianode is an equal opportunity employer, committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment. We look forward to welcoming candidates who share our vision for a sustainable future.