Job Brief

Negotiate and manage supply and service purchase orders and contracts for the Business in North America for both Opex and Capex.You will ensure delivery of effective capital, shutdown, services and operational spare parts procurement for sites.

Who We Are

Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. We provide innovative blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America, Australia and selected customers in the Asia Pacific.

Join us in everything that’s great about Dyno Nobel: OUR culture, OUR values, OUR commitment to safety and most importantly our PEOPLE. This combination makes Dyno Nobel a terrific place to work.

Dyno Nobel is a subsidiary of Australian based Incitec Pivot Limited. IPL's 4500 employees also manufacture and market industrial chemicals and fertilizer products & services to customers around the world.

 

What You’ll Do

As a Senior Manager of Procurement, you will negotiate and manage supply and service purchase orders and contracts for the Business in North America for both Opex and Capex. You will be responsible for ensuring delivery of effective capital, shutdown, services and operational spare parts procurement for designated sites. Other duties include:

Review MRO and service spend at a regional level for nominated categories and determine appropriate contracting models, deriving volume synergies where possible, whilst balancing and maintaining local service levels. Manage the negotiation process for key supply agreements within the region / plant. Together with local buyers ensure timely delivery of all materials and services in support of manufacturing and / or operations. Develop project plans, deliverables, metrics and milestones. Act as functional representative within plant providing link between manufacturing, operations and the Strategic Procurement Group Work with internal customers to fully understand their procurement needs and ensure that these are delivered through the larger Procurement network. Act as change agent on behalf of Procurement to implement solutions and processes as developed by the centralised procurement capability group. Collaborate with manufacturing and operational mangers to establish short-term and long-term business objectives. Develop strong, customer focused relationships with key stakeholders. Manage effective transactions processes for all categories of spend in line with Global Procurement Policy Manage process to ensure timely delivery of all products and services to meet operational requirements. Manage compliance and governance processes in Procurement in line with internal and external audit requirements. Line management of Specialist(s) and Senior Specialist(s) Procurement - Dyno Nobel Americas

What We’re Looking For:

Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field, preferably in Engineering or Supply Chain/Procurement with five years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. MBA or Finance Specialization Preferred 10+ years experience in contract negotiation, Team leadership and in a large manufacturing organization Detailed knowledge and understanding of Operational, Capital and contracting Strategic negotiation skills, with a focus on supplier engagement Effective communication and influencing skills with both external service providers and key internal stakeholders Strong computer skills in Microsoft office and SAP Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player

 

What We Offer:

Paid vacation + 12 paid holidays + PTO days Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions + dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available Matching 401K Generous tuition reimbursement program Generous paid parental leave Friendly and supportive coworkers

 

Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere

Value People – Respect, Recognize & Reward

Think Customer. Everyone. Every day

Treat the Business as our Own

Care for the Community & our Environment

Challenge & Improve the Status Quo

Deliver on our Promises

 

Women and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

*Dyno Nobel does not accept unsolicited agency resumes without prior contract agreements for specified role. Agencies should not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Dyno Nobel employees or any other organization location. Dyno Nobel is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.*

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