Strategic Sourcing Specialist

United States
- Remote

Full-time, Permanent

This is a remote position located in any province or state where Graymont operates.

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist
- Raw Materials (Pozzolan) develops and executes long-term sourcing strategies and plans to secure supply chains and reduce overall costs. This role prioritizes value creation over transactional buying and focuses primarily on developing a comprehensive strategy for the acquisition of regional pozzolanic materials and resources to support Graymont's low-carbon cementitious solutions (LCCS) strategy.

This role manages high-value supplier relationships and negotiates enterprise-wide agreements while participating in acquisition strategy for pozzolanic materials and supporting global supply chain efforts for these materials. The position shifts purchasing from a reactive activity to a proactive, data-driven strategy. This work directly impacts Graymont's profitability by lowering the total cost of LCCS production while maintaining quality standards and ensuring a stable, reliable supply of pozzolanic materials to Graymont's operations.

• Develop Plans:
  Create multi-year sourcing plans for critical pozzolanic categories.
• Analyze Data:
  Review company spending data to identify cost-saving consolidation opportunities.
• Assess Risk:
  Evaluate global market trends, geopolitical factors, and supply chain vulnerabilities to ensure reliable supply to LCCS operations.
• Assist Acquisition Strategy:
  Work with corporate teams to assess and evaluate potential pozzolanic material acquisitions and participate in due diligence activities.

• Evaluate Vendors:
  Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop improvement criteria. This will include product quality, supply, and related performance metrics.
• Lead Business Reviews:
  Host periodic business reviews with critical partners (internal and external) to drive continuous improvement and keep critical information flowing.
• Resolve Issues:
  Act as the main point of escalation for major supplier performance failures in the pozzolanic material category while working with regional procurement, supply chain, and operations teams to support day-to-day ordering and product flow.
• Foster Innovation:
  Partner with vendors and responsible Graymont teams to assess and gain early access to new pozzolanic technologies and processes.

• Lead Supply Negotiations:
  Draft and manage complex Requests for Information (RFIs), Requests for Proposals (RFPs), and Requests for Quotes (RFQs), and coordinate with the Graymont teams responsible for these processes.
• Lead Price Negotiations:
  Secure optimal pricing, payment terms, and service level agreements (SLAs).
• Manage Contracts:
  Partner with legal and procurement teams to draft, review, and renew master service agreements (MSAs).

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Finance, Engineering, Natural Sciences, or a related discipline.
• Experience:
  
  5+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, purchasing, or related assignments.
• Experience and working knowledge in chemistry, aggregates, and cementitious materials, including their role in product quality, performance, and sourcing decisions.
• Preferred industry background:
  Experience in lime, cement, aggregates, industrial minerals, construction materials, or related manufacturing environments is preferred.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Knowledge of ERP systems and Microsoft Office.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  English fluency required; proficiency in French considered an asset.
• Travel Requirement:
  Willingness and ability to travel regularly…