Who We Are

We are a global mining company dedicated to safely delivering nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals essential for the world's energy transition.

Our mission is to improve lives and shape a better future together.

From utensils to cellphones to satellites, our operations simplify daily life and enhance connectivity. Our metals are integral to life-saving medical equipment and the electric vehicles driving the fight against climate change – our work truly matters.

Join our diverse team of 15,000 talented individuals committed to transforming critical minerals into prosperity and sustainable development in countries like Canada, Brazil, Indonesia, the United Kingdom, and Japan. We invite you to use your skills with us and contribute to something meaningful and enduring.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Specialist, Supply Chain Solution to join our Procurement Centre of Excellence team in Toronto.

This is a permanent hybrid position.

As a Specialist, Supply Chain Solution, you will be responsible for globally implementing processes and technology in inbound logistics and procurement. Analyzing best practices operations for standardization and maturity enhancement, as well as implementing and managing new project, be responsible for making improvements, recommendations, problem solving, planning and prioritizing work with specific deadlines, coordinating tasks and activates with other departments. Your experience and skills will provide ongoing support to warehousing, procurement and operations coordinate initiatives and provide an excellent standard of service that will meet the needs of the business.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Leverage analytical process to solve tough problems and support the goals and objectives of Global Procurement / Inbound Logistic (PIL). This will be done by analyzing third-party spend, supplier pricing proposals, contracts, identifying opportunities and supporting ongoing sourcing engagements.
• Continuous improvement: Support various strategic initiatives (big and small) including process re-design, strategy development, priority-setting, digital culture transformation.
• Report on key performance indicators that will demonstrate business value to internal clients. You will collect, analyze, and report data to improve business operations, enhance customer experiences that enable the PIL strategy.
• Solution Development: In collaboration with the teamwork come up with solutions, strategies and/or scenarios to enhance the PIL process. Deep dive into solution technical aspects and analysis to calculate savings, evaluate the best solution and build roadmaps or support the implementation process.
• Client Engagement and Interaction: Keep track of delivery and validation activities from the client side. Maintain effective client communication and assist in managing client expectations.
• Documentation: Create, update, upkeep, and store project documentation, both for clients and for internal reference or reuse.

About You

Education:

• A University Diploma degree in a related discipline.
• CITT/P. Log Certification is required.

Experience:

• A minimum of 10 years' relevant/related experience.

Skills:

• Experience with project management, collaboration, and gaining consensus
• Supply Chain background
• Strong comprehension of Supply Chain and Inventory Management
• Process and control knowledge

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
• Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation, flex, sick, parental)
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities.

Why Toronto

Vale's Toronto office, nestled in the heart of Canada's largest city, serves as a pivotal hub for the company's operations. This office is central to Vale's IT, strategic planning, Human Resources, and legal affairs, driving key initiatives that support the company's global mission. Toronto's vibrant, diverse, and dynamic environment enhances Vale's ability to innovate and excel in these critical areas, reflecting the city's status as a leading international business center.

At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people feel comfortable to be themselves. Vale encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Pay Grade: F3T

Apply by: Monday, September 23rd, 2024.

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