Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Company Description

American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.

Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products.

We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.

It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.

Job Description

Reporting into the Procurement Director, the Strategic Sourcing Specialist will support the execution of AIMs procurement strategies by providing business solutions, primarily focused on activities related to our construction and engineering department and other categories as assigned. This is a full-time position, Monday-Friday from 8:00am-5:00pm.

What you're responsible for:

• Developing, communicating and contributing to the procurement teams initiatives with internal stakeholders by achieving or exceeding targets
• All procurement activities related to construction and engineering projects in Ontario and Northern USA
• Working alongside construction and engineering, operations, and corporate functions to build scope, and gain alignment on project expectations ensuring timeline and budget are met
• Sourcing qualified vendors and putting bids out for tender to the vendor community in a professional, and concise manner
• Developing, contributing and implementing short and medium term plans and targets in partnership with internal stakeholders
• Proposing and justifying commercial benefit initiatives in new capital, sustaining capital, maintenance programs and operational spending by providing detailed business cases
• Proactively implementing strategic initiatives to better service stakeholders by enhancing profitability, reliability and customer service
• Sourcing, PO Issuance, expediting and coordinating with AP to ensure materials are ordered, received and paid 

Qualifications

To join our team:

• You have a strategic mindset and strong negotiating skills
• You have a University degree (business commerce) or 3-5 years of procurement experience
• You have or are working towards a NISCL/CSCMP designation (considered an asset)
• You have strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop positive working relationships 
• You have a proven track record of improving processes and increasing efficiency
• You have a valid G drivers license and are willing to travel to sites across Ontario
• You have a valid passport and are willing to the USA (5% of the job requirement)

What we offer! 

• A competitive annual salary, vacation, benefits and a RRSP matching program
• Annual AIM tuition scholarship program up to $8,500 per eligible dependents
• The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development 
• A dynamic & rewarding work environment that is also a lot of fun!