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Lead - Strategic Sourcing

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$11,003.8 monthly

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Job Description - Lead - Strategic Sourcing


 


ALGOMA STEEL INC.
Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario Canada


 


 The Company


 



 


At Algoma, our transformation is driven by our people. Guided by our core values - safety, teamwork, integrity, and caring - we offer meaningful careers where employees can contribute to critical industries while growing their skills and experience. Whether you’re starting your career or bringing years of expertise, you’ll be part of a company investing in its future, strengthening Canada’s domestic supply chain, and making a lasting impact.


 


A Place to Call Home


 


Algoma Steel takes great pride in preserving the high quality of life offered by the Sault - a vibrant and beautiful city that’s surrounded by stunning natural scenery. With its affordable housing, impressive work/life balance, and lack of commute times, it’s the perfect place to raise a family and call home.


 


For more information on living and working in Sault Ste. Marie, visit https://welcometossm.com.


Accountabilities


 



  • Identify and deliver cost reduction opportunities, strategic sourcing initiatives, and spend consolidation projects that deliver reduced total cost of ownership, while streamlining procurement processes.

  • Meeting and managing department Service Level KPI’s.

  • Work jointly with operating managers to make purchasing, shipping and inventory decisions that meet operational needs and optimize procurement processes to enhance the economic benefit to the organization. 

  • Expedite deliveries to ensure optimum inventory levels, to implement and enforce purchasing systems and processes, and to develop and sustain vendor relationships.

  • Negotiate strategic/complex contracts for major commodities and services, including vendor contract administration.

  • Ensure distribution networks and equipment supplies are in place and adequate to support operational needs, and reliability needs of our internal customers and suppliers.

  • Negotiate contracts to minimize the total cost of ownership for supply of goods and services.

  • Manage pertinent major contracts to ensure compliance of service and product delivery reliability.

  • Assign duties/work to direct report(s) and assist with setting priorities; monitor performance effectiveness; provide suggestions and corrective actions where necessary; identify training needs and review with management.

  • Ensure compliance with Corporate and Procurement policies and procedures.


 


Qualifications


 



  • Must have a university degree in Engineering or Business.



  • CPSM/SCMP/CPP or equivalent, MBA, or Professional Engineering designations are assets.

  • Minimum 10 years in a supervisory role is required, and Minimum 10 years of procurement experience, across an array of high value commodities including consumables, MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Operations), and major Capital projects.


    • Minimum 7 years of experience may be considered.


  • Experience in the mining and metals industry is preferred.

  • Expertise in contract management and negotiations.

  • Strong analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills.

  • Ability to work in a dynamic, cross-functional team atmosphere.

  • Excellent communication, presentation and report writing skills.

  • Very strong SAP and MS Office skills including Word, Excel and Power Point.


 


This posting is for an existing salaried union (2724) vacancy that is located on-site in Sault Ste. Marie.


 


The monthly salary range for this position is $11,003.80 - $11,003.80, commensurate with education and experience. In addition to a competitive salary, Algoma Steel offers a profit sharing plan, a comprehensive benefits package, and a defined contribution pension plan.


 


If you meet the qualifications for this position and are committed to a challenging career with a dynamic company in a community that offers a superior quality of life, we encourage you to apply by 06/19/2026.


 


To learn more about our company, please visit www.algoma.com.


 


Algoma Steel is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Accommodation is available for applicants with a disability upon request.


 


We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.


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