Strategic buyer - Maintenance, Repair and Operation

Company Description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products.

We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.

It's simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.

The incumbent of this position will contribute to the development and control of procurement within maintenance, repair and operations (MRO) procurement, used in the various AIM operations.

Reporting directly to the Strategic Sourcing Managers, the incumbent is responsible for the strategic sourcing of the assigned spend category, while ensuring the best overall added value for the company. In this role, you will be responsible for needs analysis, sourcing plan development, market approach, contract negotiations and the development and the maintenance of strong supplier relationships.

• Analyze needs
• Analyze spend by category
• Work closely with internal customers
• Consolidate spend
• Obtain optimal pricing, in terms of value for money
• Analyze the market, identify and develop relationships with new suppliers
• Manage the bid selection criteria matrix
• Cover full transactional cycle, from the request definition to contract management
• Provide transactional support, optimize transaction volume
• Monitor the shipment and delivery of goods and services
• Validate invoices
• Evaluate supplier performance

Qualifications

• 2+ years procurement experience within MRO or other spend categories
• Education in business, finance or engineering
• Strong technical understanding and ability in the category
• Innovative approach and ability to take responsibility
• Communicate clearly and effectively
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with other internal and external stakeholders
• Bilingual (English and French), both written and spoken

Additional Information

What we offer!

• Competitive salary + other perks
• Group insurance & RRSP program
• Company-wide events throughout the year (BBQ, Holiday party etc.)
• Free gym on site
• Two cafeterias on site (subsidized meal program available)
• Dynamic & rewarding work environment- work on high-impact, meaningful projects while also having fun!