Regional Procurement Manager

Sims Metal (Sims) is a global leader in metal recycling. With facilities across the globe, Sims plays an intrinsic role in the circular economy by making resources available for future use. As a responsible corporate citizen, we continuously seek new ways to broaden our participation in the environmental sector, ensuring that our future is as bright, safe, and secure as at any time in our long history.

With a promote-from-within philosophy and a variety of programs available to support continuous learning, Sims offers the opportunity for a rewarding career. We are committed to the ecologically sound and sustainable use of resources and strive to operate in a manner that minimizes waste and protects the environment.

Job Summary:

The Regional Procurement Manager is responsible for partnering with operational teams to deliver value for money through effective procurement planning, sourcing, and supplier management. This includes overseeing day-to-day purchases, ensuring quality control of existing supplier contracts, and driving continuous improvement in procurement and purchasing processes.

Drive measurable P&L and capital cost reductions by leveraging strategic sourcing, optimizing supplier contracts, negotiating favourable supplier terms, identifying opportunities for bulk purchasing, and consolidating vendors.

Enhance procurement decision-making by building strong cross-functional relationships with key stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business objectives and ensure data-driven, collaborative decisions.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Purchasing / Sourcing / Contracts:

Organizing and supervising the purchasing functions of the regional business; managing the daily activities of sourcing / bidding of day-to-day requests entered in the ERP System and capital project purchases; managing local contracts including administer, negotiating, review, renewal, filing, and evaluating procured materials for best value for money and is consistent with the quality and service required.

Approve and distribute POs to vendors and requestors. Standardize product listing when deemed applicable for all PO’s entered in the ERP system, whilst following SOP and safety guidelines for compliance. Utilize preferred & national vendors when applicable. Execute Emergency Purchase Orders (EPO) as needed following SOP guidelines & procedure.

• Vendor Management & Compliance:

Ensure contract and insurance compliance amongst existing and new vendors, including vendor documentation, insurance and contracts based on service level.

Act as liaison between Vendor & accounts payable and Vendor & internal customers

• Support Internal Customers:

Collaborate with the operational businesses to deliver value for money to Sims through effective planning and sourcing processes.

Monitor critical orders, provide resolution as issues arise - expedite orders, address defective 

goods, returns & service-related inquiries.

Provide procurement related training as needed.

• Accounts Payable related issues:

Resolve PO/Invoice related discrepancies, provide AP with general ledger or PO information for invoices, confirming and clearing PO liabilities, and ensure the correct invoice pricing is correct. 

• Enhance data, compile / distribute reports:

Remove obstacles / barriers to identifying, scoping and delivering of current fiscal year and beyond benefits, specifically improving spend data via accurate categorization to improve utilization and streamline spend analysis to identify opportunities.

Compile and distribute weekly Open Order Reports. Assist in ensuring receipts of goods and services, and resolving discrepancies communicated by internal customers. Reviewal and submittal of monthly Manual Accrual reports.

Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or related field required. Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of supervisorial or managerial experience in purchasing related field preferred.
• Other Required Skills/certifications
• CSCP or CPSM certification preferred
• Proficient in PC & Windows. Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
• Demonstrates aptitude and precision working with numbers.
• Performs function with little or no supervision in a timely manner with high quality.
• Knowledge of purchasing policies, processes, and procedures, with the ability to negotiate best terms and pricing

Competencies: 

• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail oriented and able to multi-task.
• Ability to adapt and learn new systems and processes.

A career with Sims provides you with the opportunity to work with an organization whose goal is to be the world’s safest and most responsible recycling company. Our people achieve this by creating a zero-harm workplace, being exemplary members of the communities in which we operate, and being responsible stewards of the environment. We also offer competitive pay and a range of attractive benefits.

At Sims together we are a diverse group of employees who are supported by our equal opportunity policy. To achieve our purpose to create a world without waste to preserve our planet, we are guided by our Principles of Purpose: Be Safe + Well, Band Together, Be Accountable + Transparent, Consistently Innovate, Inspire with Purpose, Celebrate + Have Fun.