Assoc Procurement Ops Lead

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

The Sourcing & Procurement team, located in Greensboro, Georgia, is seeking a Procurement Operations Leader. The Associate Procurement Operations Leader (Assoc.

-POL) is responsible for ensuring the effective and efficient supply of raw materials, direct and indirect goods, and services to the manufacturing facility, with a strong emphasis on safety, quality, total cost of ownership (TCO), and innovation.

The Assoc.

-POL identifies risks within the suppliers' value chains and implements mitigating actions. Additionally, the Assoc.

-POL provides exceptional sourcing and tactical buying services to the supporting manufacturing plant, aiming to ensure supply security, achieve the lowest total cost of ownership, generate sustainable savings, foster value creation through innovation, and manage risks.

Furthermore, the Assoc.

-POL will be commercially accountable for managing the manufacturing plants operating supply budget. They will be the Single Point of Contact for all spend and risk activities with a dotted line reporting structure to Plant Managers.

The Assoc.

- POL will need to maintain regular communication with Plant Managers and Plant Controllers to ensure alignment and accountability. They also identify operational risks across the suppliers' value chains and defines mitigating actions. The Assoc.

-POL delivers comprehensive commercial services to the manufacturing units by deploying a professional strategy to achieve operational excellence in procurement processes, systems, and tools.

• Ensure the effective and efficient supply of raw materials, direct and indirect goods, and services to the manufacturing facility.
• Negotiate optimal pricing and delivery terms with local vendors, resolving performance and delivery issues.
• Process purchase requisitions and issue purchase orders accurately and timely.
• Obtain vendor confirmations and verify promise dates to ensure timely delivery.
• Confirm product delivery and resolve any discrepancies or issues.
• Cost Optimization.
• Align Plant Procurement activities with plant objectives as an active member of the Plant Leadership team.
• Pursue cost savings and containment through strategic sourcing, pricing bids, and negotiations.
• Communicate procurement plans, status, and issues to relevant stakeholders.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including manufacturing, finance, and operations, to align procurement activities with organizational goals.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on procurement performance and initiatives.
• Collaborate with category managers to negotiate pricing and terms.
• Implement cost‑saving initiatives and track savings achieved.

• Lead strategic sourcing projects involving cross‑functional teams to ensure operational material and service requirements are met.
• Collaborate with Global and North American Procurement Category Managers to align sourcing strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers.
• Address and resolve supplier performance issues promptly.
• Explore opportunities for collaboration and innovation with suppliers.
• Conduct thorough market research to identify potential vendors.
• Evaluate vendors based on quality, cost, delivery performance, and reliability.
• Establish criteria for vendor selection and regularly review vendor performance.
• Negotiate favorable terms and conditions with vendors to ensure optimal pricing and delivery.
• Draft, review, and manage procurement contracts to ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor contract performance and address any deviations or issues promptly.

• Collect and analyze data related to procurement activities, supplier performance, and market trends.
• Use data insights to inform decision-making and improve procurement strategies.
• Track key metrics to measure procurement effectiveness and efficiency.
• Track and report key functional metrics to reduce expenses and improve effectiveness.
• Collect data for commodities, plant, or corporate procurement initiatives.
• Analyze data to anticipate alterations in the negotiating ability of suppliers and key stakeholders.

• Monitor and review risk management plans regularly.
• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Identify risks within the suppliers' value chains and implement mitigating actions.
• Perform risk management for supply contracts and agreements, preparing control strategies for unfavorable…