Strategic Sourcing Lead (Centennial, CO)

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 mobilise 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.

About The Role - Strategic Sourcing Lead (Centennial, CO)

The Strategic Sourcing Lead will be responsible for managing the company’s sourcing activities for its Indirect Spend category, including its Capital projects.  As a member of Orica’s North American Supply group, the Strategic Sourcing Lead is critical in driving, implementing, and embedding the significant amount of change required to improve functional capability and deliver substantial cost savings. In addition, this role will provide category management for Indirect Spend vendors (e.g. engineering, leasing, on-site services, maintenance, MRO, travel, etc.) while ensuring successful implementation of Global Corporate category initiatives. This role will also act as the central point of contact for strategic projects in the region that require sourcing representation. This role will report to the North American Sourcing and Procurement Manager but liaise with Global Category Managers and Leads and business stakeholders to assist in global implementations and ensure alignment in goals and objectives.

This position will require you to travel up to 25% of the time throughout the US, Canada and Mexico.

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 the Centennial, CO office at least three days a week.  

Role Type - Individual Contributor - No Direct Reports
 

What you will bring

• Minimum of 5 years of experience working in sourcing and category management with demonstrable ability in negotiating favorable terms with suppliers.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in both English and Spanish.
• Expertise in managing engineering sourcing projects, including vendor selection, negotiation, and contract management.
• Experience in handling RFI, RFQ, and RFP processes, including drafting, evaluating responses, and selecting suppliers.
• Excellent ability in preparing and presenting thorough cost evaluations for all sourcing projects and providing award recommendations to cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in analyzing data and spend, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and making informed decisions.
• Strong Excel skills for data analysis, reporting, and managing supplier-related information.
• Experience working with an ERP system (SAP/Ariba competency is a plus).

Your qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management and/or Business-related discipline.
• MBA or Master’s degree in Supply Chain or relevant field is a plus.

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.

Compensation Range 

• Full time Salaried position
• Salary Range: $100,000 - $125,000 (USD)
• Eligible for annual short-term incentive plan

(Salary to be determined by the applicant’s experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.)

Benefits (Full Time Employees)
•    Medical/Prescription Drug – Three (3) plans to choose from
•    Dental – Two (2) plans to choose from
•    Vision – Two (2) plans to choose from
•    Health Savings Account
•    Flexible Spending Accounts
•    Basic Employee Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
•    Voluntary Employee/Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance 
•    Company provided Short-Term and Long-Term Disability 
•    Company provided Employee Assistance Program
•    Voluntary Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness & Accident Plans
•    Voluntary Identity Theft Protection 
•    Voluntary Legal Plan
•    401(k) + Company Match
•    Company provided Maternity Leave
•    Company provided Bonding Leave
•    Accrued Paid Time Off 
•    Paid Sick & Safe Time
•    Nine (9) Scheduled Holidays + Two (2) Floating Holidays 

We respect and value all

Orica promotes and fosters a culture of inclusion and Equal Opportunity Employment everywhere we operate. We treat our people and applicants with fairness, dignity, and respect, getting the best of everyone’s contributions. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, nationality, age, military or veteran, marital or disability status.

We have been made aware that some individuals have received scam emails which include false and invalid offers of employment from Orica. Please note that Orica will not offer employment to any candidate without first undertaking a formal application and recruitment process. All candidates are required to actively participate in the recruitment process applicable to the specific role and location where the role is based, prior to any offer of employment being made.