Strategic Sourcing Lead

**Date**:6 Mar 2025**Location**: Guadalajara, JAL, MX, 44630Monclova, Coahuila de Zaragoz, MX, 25720**Company**:Orica**About Orica**- At Orica, it’s the power of our people that leads change and shapes our futures.- Every day, all around the world, our people help mobilize vital resources essential to progress. Established in 1874, we have grown to become the world leader in mining and civil blasting with a diverse of team of more than 13,000 across the world.- It’s an exciting time to join us - we are shaping the future of mining through digital and automated technologies, embracing new ways of thinking, pioneering innovation, and reimagining the way we work.- Orica has been recognized as one of the top companies for women to work for in the transportation industry by the Women in Trucking Association (WIT) in 2023 and 2024.**About The Role - 32198 - Strategic Sourcing Lead (North America)**We are excited to announce an opportunity at Orica for a Strategic Sourcing Lead within Orica USA. This role will focus on the execution of end-to-end sourcing activities including the development and implementation of the sourcing strategy.- We are open to this person sitting anywhere in North America, but you must be able to report to an Orica office three days a week.**What you will be doing**- Supplier Selection: Identify and evaluate potential suppliers based on their capabilities, financial stability, and alignment with company values and objectives.- Supplier Performance Monitoring: Regularly assess supplier performance using key performance indicators (KPIs) such as delivery times, quality of goods/services, and compliance with contract terms.- Supplier Development: Work with suppliers to improve their performance and capabilities through training, feedback, and collaborative initiatives.- Supplier Risk Management: Identify potential risks associated with suppliers, such as financial instability or geopolitical issues, and develop mitigation strategies.- Supplier Audits: Conduct regular audits of suppliers to ensure compliance with company standards, industry regulations, and sustainability practices.- Supplier Innovation: Encourage and collaborate with suppliers to drive innovation and continuous improvement in products, services, and processes.- Supplier Diversity: Promote and support supplier diversity initiatives to ensure a broad and inclusive supplier base.- Conflict Resolution: Address and resolve any disputes or issues with suppliers promptly and effectively to maintain strong working relationships.- Supplier Communication: Maintain open and transparent communication channels with suppliers to ensure alignment and mutual understanding of expectations and goals.- Supplier Collaboration: Foster a collaborative environment with suppliers to achieve shared objectives and drive mutual growth and success.- Sourcing Strategy Development: Evaluates the effectiveness of developing and implementing sourcing strategies that align with business objectives and drive cost savings.**What you will bring**- Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management and/or Business-related discipline.- Minimum 7 years’ experience in sourcing- Experience using SAP in a sourcing capacity is required- Ability to communicate in English at a professional level is required because you will be interacting with people throughout North America- Experience working in Ariba is helpful- Solid experience managing a diverse range of categories such as IT, marketing, professional services, and facilities management.- Proficient at developing and executing strategic sourcing plans that drive cost savings, enhance supplier performance, and mitigate risks.- Solid experience with supplier relationship management, contract negotiation, and market analysis- Ability to ensure all sourcing activities align with organizational goals and deliver maximum value.- Experience in implementing process improvement initiatives would be desirable.- Demonstrated skills associated with building strong vendor &/or customer relationships**Role dimensions**- TRAVEL -This position will require you to travel up to 25% of the time in the US, Canada and Mexico.- WORK SCHEDULE - This position will require you to report to an Orica office at least three days a week.- Role Type - Individual Contributor - No Direct Reports**What we offer**- As part of a truly global company, you will have the ability to grow and learn in a diverse, collaborative culture. We foster relationships and learning through connected global and local teams, promote flexible and diverse career paths and support the development of your knowledge and skills.You will be paid a competitive salary, learn from talented individuals across multiple disciplines and be able to thrive in a safe workplace within a collaborative culture. Ignite your career at a place where your distinct potential can find its home.(Salary to be determined by the appli