Director, Procurement Operations for Western Canada

at  Lafarge Canada

Whatever you do, you’ll make a difference at Lafarge Canada. Because we know that your passion and curiosity are the natural resources the world needs. Thanks to our teams’ energy, commitment and ideas, we are reinventing how the world builds to make Canada greener and smarter for all.
Director, Procurement Operations for Western Canada
Requisition ID: 9223
Location:Calgary, AB, CA, T2C 5G9
Pay Type: Salary
Travel Requirement: 61-70%

EDUCATION:

• Bachelors/Undergraduate degree required in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or Economics with additional qualification in Management, Business, or Procurement (MBA) preferred.
• Master’s/Graduate Degree Preferred
• ISM CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager)

EXPERIENCE & SKILL SET:

• 10+ years in procurement role (category management, sourcing, operations) with exposure to supply chain management, strategic sourcing and optimal procurement processes and standards
• Demonstrated performance working within cross-functional teams, with requisite drive and energy to ensure that a challenging benefits and capability building agenda is successfully delivered
• Proven experience in leading a cohesive team while creating a vision and strategies towards achieving ambitious goals.

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE

At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.

• Manage the operational, strategic and tactical Procurement of goods and services categories in accordance with Holcim category strategy, as well as applicable policies, procedures and specifications.
• Act as the point of contact between Category Management Global and North America Regional and l and Operations.
• Drive the realization of savings, supply efficiency, quality, and process improvements in country, in line with regional and global strategies.
• Identify saving opportunities and initiate individual projects and initiatives at all operational levels.
• Manage and develop Procurement Managers, Warehouse Managers and Buyers.
• Lead long and short-range regional procurement & warehousing activities to support the Procurement roadmap and business objectives.
• Provide procurement input at the Country, Plant, NA Regional and Business Segment levels to support the operation of the business.
• Represent Head of Procurement in Exco meetings in WCAN
• Attend Global Procurement meetings with Head of Global Procurement