Category Specialist, Global Supply Chain - Brossard, Canada - IAMGOLD

IAMGOLD

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Brossard, Canada

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Category Specialist, Global Supply Chain

Description

Empowering People - Extraordinary Performance
IAMGOLD is a leading mid-tier Canadian gold producer with operating gold mines on three continents.

We are in growth mode, with a robust pipeline of development and exploration projects in Canada, South America and Africa.

Throughout our 30 year history, we have demonstrated our commitment to responsible and sustainable mining practices, and our _Zero Harm_ commitment ensures that we continually strive to reach the highest standards in human health and safety, minimize our impact on the environment and support the development of the local communities in which we proudly operate.

IAMGOLD was recently recognized by the Corporate Knights magazine on its _Top 50 Corporate Citizens in Canada_ list.

At IAMGOLD we believe that by engaging, empowering and supporting each other, we can achieve extraordinary performance.

Our core values guide us; we are driven to excellence in everything we do, we are accountable and operate with transparency, we conduct ourselves with respect and embrace diversity, we grow with teamwork, learning and innovation.

What We Offer
IAMGOLD believes in rewarding outstanding performance with an equally outstanding total rewards package

Our attractive offerings include:
Competitive Salary and Bonus Extended Health, Dental and Insurance Benefit Coverage Health Spending Account Fitness & Wellness Subsidy Employee & Family Assistance Program Registered Pension Plan with Company Match Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company Match TFSA & RRSP Electric Vehicle Subsidy Summer Hours End of Year Office Closure Flexible hybrid work model

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The
Category Specialist, Global Supply Chain negotiates contracts for goods and services for all business units at the lowest total cost.

Leading with your strong business acumen you will manage the supplier tracking program, look for new business opportunities and coordinate testing with sites in addition to coordinating the timing of the implementation of annual contracts.

Role Details
Supply contract negotiation and management.

Negotiate global contracts while maintaining good relationships and manage suppliers
Take part in the development of the annual contract negotiation plan.
Understand business unit needs and choose the best and costeffective alternative.
Request quotes, complete analyses, provide recommendations and write contracts based on approved document models.
Followup on nonconformities, rebates, & tests associated with the contracts implemented under their responsibility and communicate back the updates at site level.
Mitigate risks when transitioning from previous supplier to new supplier and followup closely with suppliers and sites during the phase in/phase out.
Deploy corporate standards at site levels in regards to contract management.

Supplier management program.

Control and validate price changes in its amenities and create a culture of longterm savings.
Organize periodic meetings with suppliers to follow up on the contract by choosing to interchange each review with site visits, supplier plant audit visits for key suppliers, inoffice or conference calls.
Monitor supplier performance to ensure that the terms and conditions of the contract are met and that performance meets customer expectations.
Produce a monthly report outlining key achievements (negotiated contracts, savings, etc.).

Market Watch.

Track market developments and share information with business units.
Participate in mining buying groups, forums, conferences & tradeshows on designated product categories.
Supply standardised reports for each site and for Annual Budget meeting
Continuously search for best practices in the industry and new sources of suppliers in preparation for upcoming bidding processes, and proactively request testing at site level to mitigate risks where applicable

Qualifications

What You Need to Succeed

University degree.
English and French proficiency
Minimum of 8 years of related experience.
Previous experience in preparing requests for quotation and cost analyses.
General knowledge of computer systems (Microsoft Suite).
Excellent knowledge of categories and supply management principles (inventory management, logistics, shipping, transportation, and governmental regulations regarding equipment delivery.)
Ability to travel (1520% of the time). The role is based in our Brossard office, with frequent travel to remote national and international sites and to Supplier's offices).

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Primary Location:
Canada

Work Locations: 2- Brossard Office 2000 rue de l'Éclipse 5th Floor BROSSARD J4Z 0P3

Job:
Procurement

Organization:
Operations

Job Posting:
Feb 21, 2023, 2:31:53 PM