Director, Procurement Operations for Western Canada

WHO IS LAFARGE?
As a global leader in innovative and sustainable building solutions, Lafarge is enabling greener cities, smarter infrastructure and improving living standards around the world. With sustainability at the core of our strategy, we are becoming a net-zero company, with our people and communities at the heart of our success. We are driving circular construction as a world leader in recycling to build more with less. It’s all thanks to our 70,000 talented people around the world who are passionate about building progress for people and the planet through four business segments: Cement, Ready-Mix Concrete, Aggregates and Solutions & Products.

WHO ARE LAFARGE PEOPLE?
Lafarge people are passionate about finding better ways to build. They embrace innovation and improvement with a pioneering spirit. They work as trusted partners, creating better solutions and experiences for their customers, communities, and colleagues.

Overview: 

Lead and drive implementation of category strategies in the local operational environment.  Maximize the savings associated with the spend managed locally as defined by Category teams.  Participate in the development of the procurement strategy and lead the rollout of same within a Plant, Region or Business Segment as well as implement procurement process and procedures while assuring KPI’s.  Manage spend of $800 Million.

Responsibilities: 

• Manage the operational, strategic and tactical Procurement of goods and services categories in accordance with Holcim category strategy, as well as applicable policies, procedures and specifications.
• Act as the point of contact between Category Management Global and North America Regional and l and Operations.
• Drive the realization of savings, supply efficiency, quality, and process improvements in country, in line with regional and global strategies.
• Identify saving opportunities and initiate individual projects and initiatives at all operational levels. 
• Manage and develop Procurement Managers, Warehouse Managers and Buyers.
• Lead long and short-range regional procurement & warehousing activities to support the Procurement roadmap and business objectives.
• Provide procurement input at the Country, Plant, NA Regional and Business Segment levels to support the operation of the business.
• Represent Head of Procurement in Exco meetings in WCAN
• Attend Global Procurement meetings with Head of Global Procurement

Dimensions:

• Reporting relationship: Reports to the Head of Procurement North America
• Direct Reports: 5+ Procurement Managers
• Indirect Reports: 14+Direct 
• Regional Spend: $1 Billion

Relationships with Other Jobs:

• Country CEO and Executive Committee
• Functional and Manufacturing Senior Management
• Operational Management (e.g. Plant Managers)
• Global and NA Region Category Management
• Global Performance
• Global Chief Procurement Officer

Qualifications: 

Education:

• Bachelors/Undergraduate degree required in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering or Economics with additional qualification in Management, Business, or Procurement (MBA) preferred.
• Master’s/Graduate Degree Preferred
• ISM CPM (Certified Purchasing Manager)

Experience & Skill Set:

• 10+ years in procurement role (category management, sourcing, operations) with exposure to supply chain management, strategic sourcing and optimal procurement processes and standards
• Demonstrated performance working within cross-functional teams, with requisite drive and energy to ensure that a challenging benefits and capability building agenda is successfully delivered
• Proven experience in leading a cohesive team while creating a vision and strategies towards achieving ambitious goals.

Competencies:

• Leadership ability to influence across functions
• Ability to build relationships
• Costs/results focused
• Strong strategic thinking skills and problem solving/analytical skills
• Strong organization, planning and prioritizing skills 
• Attention to detail

As part of our dedicated focus on the health and safety of all employees, a pre-employment medical, including drug and alcohol testing and a criminal record check, may be required.

YOUR LAFARGE EXPERIENCE
At Lafarge, there is endless opportunity for you to play your part. Whether you’re in a technical, managerial, or frontline role, you can shape a career that works for you. With us you’ll have the chance to embrace the passion we share for our planet. You’ll be encouraged to seek out diverse perspectives, share your ideas and build the skills and connections you need to perform at your best. Because it’s only when we work together in a culture where everyone thrives, that we can build the world we all want to live in.