Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Job Description - Strategic Sourcing Specialist (ROU00302)

WHAT DOES AGNICO EAGLE VALUE?

At Agnico Eagle, our values never waver. We believe in trust, respect, equity, family, and responsibility. These values express who we are and have helped us succeed in business for over 60 years. We value your unique skills and experience, your willingness to build those skills, and your commitment to treating every person on our team with respect, helping us operate safely, protect the environment, and make a positive contribution to our local communities.

ABOUT OUR OPERATION

The Support and Development Center provides services to Agnico Eagle's various Canadian and international mining operations in areas including administration, financial services, IT, supply chain, human resources, communications, construction, as well as technical services (geology, engineering, metallurgy, infrastructure, marketing, innovation, and digital transformation).

YOUR NEXT CHALLENGE:

Reporting to the Manager of Strategic Sourcing, your role consists of being a key member of the Strategic Sourcing team for the Canadian Operations of Agnico Eagle Mines Limited. You will oversee the procurement cycle for strategic sourcing activities to deliver cost savings and operational performance through methodologies such as category analysis, defining sourcing strategy, tendering, negotiation, contract implementation, and Supplier Governance.

You will ensure that objectives are met while promoting and respecting Agnico Eagle's values, the health and safety code of conduct, and the environment.

• Responsible for the procurement planning, tendering, and evaluation of bids;
• Responsible for ensuring that AEM processes and procedures are followed regarding procurement activity;
• Work closely with Operations, Engineering, and Construction in developing bid packages and scopes of work;
• Ensure that goods and services are procured at the most economically beneficial price that meets the specified requirements relative to the scope of work, quality, and schedule;
• Ensure terms and conditions of applicable IBA’s are followed.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED

• College or Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Accounting, Business Law, Sales, Marketing, or appropriate work experience;
• A procurement certification (CSCP, CPP, CMA, or CPSM) is an asset;
• Experience in an industrial setting or heavy industry (mining experience is an asset);
• Cultural awareness and understanding of work in Aboriginal communities is an asset;
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and team-building skills;
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office software, especially Outlook, Excel, Word, and PowerPoint;
• Strong ability to effectively communicate in English and French (oral and written) is an asset.

Your Work Schedule

• Schedule: 40 hours per week, from Monday to Friday. Possibility of 5-2-4-3 schedule or 5-2 depending on local policy and may change to suit business needs;
• Workplace: A combination of remote work and on-site work at one of our offices in Val-d’Or, Timmins, Kirkland Lake, North Bay, Sudbury, Toronto, Rouyn-Noranda, or Mirabel, as per Company’s policies;
• Travel: 30% travel to mining sites, other offices, or suppliers.