Manager - Sourcing

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 Manager of Sourcing, you will effectively support procurement functions for operational & manufacturing sites across North America through leading the development and implementation of sourcing strategies, procurement processes, negotiation and management of supply and service contracts for ongoing operational expense.

Other duties include :

Develop baseline and perform opportunity analysis to identify and critically assess projects that will deliver significant cost savings and value improvement now and into the future.

Implement project plans, deliverables, metrics and milestones.

• Manage continuity of supply of designated materials to manufacturing sites while driving cost effectiveness and value.
• Identify, develop, and foster strategic business relationships to create opportunities and gain a comprehensive understanding of business requirements.
• Maintain and provide a current understanding of industry best practices and technology trends to team members and business partners and incorporate these best practices into business processes where appropriate.
• Measure, assess and manage the overall performance of the supplier network within the field of expertise.
• Identify metrics, tools, and processes to optimize sourcing, supplier activities, and efficiencies, and work collaboratively with team members to prioritize options and ensure effective implementation.
• Collaborate with senior functional leaders to establish short-term and long-term business objectives
• Implement process disciplines and management systems necessary to achieve desired results.
• Direct the development and negotiation of complex agreements with suppliers ensuring that key program specifications and functional objectives are met.

What We’re Looking For :

• Bachelor’s degree in a business related field required, preferably in Engineering or Supply Chain / Procurement preferred.
• 8+ years experience in Contract and Supplier Management, Project management and / or Strategic Sourcing in medium to large complex organization
• Detailed Knowledge & understanding of contract development & management
• Strategic negotiation skills, with a focus on supplier engagement
• Advance knowledge in an ERP system - SAP Preferred.
• Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player

What We Offer :

• 3 weeks 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

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.*