IT Strategic Buyer

Description du poste As a leader in the metals recycling industry, American Iron and Metals (AIM) is your environmentally friendly partner for efficient recycling of your metals, end-of-life vehicles and construction scrap, as well as managing your most complex demolition and decommissioning projects. We also offer the most innovative and reliable products and alloys for the electronics industry. AIM Recycling is one of the most technologically advanced metal recyclers in North America. Its equipment and processes propel AIM Recycling on the international scene. This role will assist with developing and controlling procurement within Strategic Buyer – IT (Information Technology) procurement, deployed in all various AIM operations. The incumbent role, reporting to Strategic Sourcing Manager, is responsible for the strategic sourcing of the assigned spend category while ensuring the best overall added value for the company. In this position you will be responsible for requirement analysis, sourcing plan development, market approach, contract negotiations and the development and the maintenance of strong supplier relationships. Support the development and implementation of short/medium term strategies for the appropriate procurement category. Support operations by providing business solutions for on-site requirements with consideration of overall supply chain strategy and utilizing basic total cost of ownership principles. Responsibilities : Central point for Canada and US AIM internal clients for IT purchasing family (products and services) Analyse IT category spend and requirement analysis. Close relationship with internal clients Conduct market research, be aware of new vendors, new products and services, new opportunities. Develop IT category strategy and planning Execute category related strategic sourcing activities (including RFI / RFP / RFQ management) Manage relationship with vendors, develop new vendors Negotiate agreements and contracts based on Weighted Criteria Matrix Achieve optimal pricing, in terms of price/quality ratio. Execute Contract Management activities Contracting Cover full transactional cycle, from the request definition to contract management Monitor shipment and delivery of goods and services Invoicing validation Supplier performance evaluation Resolve potential blockages, recommend solutions to operational and contractual issues Savings reporting Contribute to various cross-functional Purchasing projects and initiatives. Qualifications 3+ years procurement experience within IT category Basic IT products and services knowledge Negotiations skills in information technologies field Very good knowledge of this market Education in business, finance, or engineering Solid technical understanding and ability within the category Innovative approach and ability to take on responsibility Communicate clearly and effectively Strong organizational skills Ability to work collaboratively with other internal and external stakeholders This position is ideal for an individual with an appropriate balance of technical ability and procurement people skills Informations complémentaires Full time, permanent position Monday to friday   American Iron & Metal and its subsidiaries is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants are given consideration regardless of race, religion, colour, gender, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, or any other protected class as provided in applicable employment laws.   Although we’d love to be able to speak with everyone that applies, due to the volume of applicants we receive and time constraints, only those selected to move forward will be contacted.