Cameco is committed to pursuing operational excellence as a strategic imperative in each stage of the uranium life cycle. Success in our supply chain department makes us a more sustainable company by developing lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with our vendors based on continuous improvement in performance and total cost of ownership.
Reporting to the Lead, Category Management, as the Sr. Specialist, Category Management, your primary responsibility is the identification, development, execution, and management of strategic sourcing opportunities within your assigned portfolio of goods and services material group categories. You will conduct regular strategy performance reviews, both with internal stakeholders and external vendors, and adjust sourcing strategies to mitigate market risks and leverage market opportunities. You will monitor vendor service levels by developing and utilizing KPIs and scorecards to provide fact-based feedback on vendor performance. Managing performance driven relationships and utilizing continuous improvement methodologies, you will identify, develop, and implement improvements to align with business needs and market changes. You will lead the development and negotiation of contracts in alignment with the category strategy and collaborate with internal stakeholders to move forward on objectives. You will engage cross-functional teams and establish and maintain relationships to secure participation and support of ongoing activities.
The position will be based primarily out of the Saskatoon office, with the ability to work remotely. The details of this flex/hybrid work arrangement will be discussed with you in the recruitment process.
Requirements of the position:
- Bachelor’s degree within a related field (business/commerce)
- Ten (10) or more years of progressive experience in supply chain management, vendor management and/or procurement
- An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered
- Superior negotiation, problem solving and analytical skills, with proficient ability to prioritize workload
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills maintaining a variety of communication channels to support stakeholders
- High level of computer proficiency, specifically with MS Office and ERP/MRP software
- Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to connect and work with all levels in the organization
- Excellent organizational and change management skills
Assets:
- SCMP or CPSM designation
- Formal training in Lean Six Sigma
Applicants with lesser qualifications may be considered at an appropriate level, if fully qualified applicants do not apply.
We offer:
- competitive pay
- superior benefits
- employee share ownership plan for all employees
- Live Better wellness program
To explore this career opportunity, please visit https://career17.sapsf.com/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=38665&company=Cameco
Deadline for applications is February 22, 2023. Please quote competition number 38665.