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Shape Your World
At Alcoa, you will become an essential part of our purpose: to turn raw potential into real progress. The way we see it, every Alcoan is a work-shaper, team-shaper, idea-shaper, world-shaper.
About the role: The Commodity Manager – Europe acts as the single point of accountability (working with in a global matrix organization) for managing assigned regional (Europe) commodity management activities.The Commodity Manager has strategic leadership in the development (including leveraging Alcoa's total indirect spends where appropriate), execution, implementation and performance management of the assigned commodity portfolio/s (and categories). This role includes the development and implementation of those regional/global commodity/category strategies, contracts, processes, and policies.
Working together with the position's supervisor, the position provides overall region leadership in category management and strategy development (consistent with global strategies, where applicable), Best Value Country Sourcing (BVCS), strategic sourcing, commercial innovation, continuous improvement including technology & innovation, TCO analysis, contract management including compliance and deliverables being achieved, utilization, dispute resolution, supply chain management, and performance management at the regional level.
This role will drive competitive advantage by aligning the business strategies to commercial / procurement strategies, ensuring consistency with regional and global business and procurement strategies. The position will work closely (at various levels) with a broad range of stakeholders (including procurement teams, business and operations customers, and third-party suppliers) to ensure congruence between business / location objectives and strategies, to effectively deliver the category management strategy and managing all procurement, supply chain and business risks, reduce total cost of ownership, and deliver to work / program schedules.
In addition, the role has leadership responsibility for operational procurement requirements including (but not limited to) day-to-day contract management and contracts, customer relationship management, supplier relationship management (including performance), and implementation of new contracts. Required background and experience:
- A bachelor's degree in Strategic Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Purchasing, Business, Engineering or related with relevant experience in Category/Contract Specialist and/or Procurement Specialist;
- Advanced degree (MBA) preferred;
- Demonstrated experience in delivering global and regional category strategies in the Mining and Resources industry or similar.
- Proficiency in English language required;
- Multiple language knowledge and multiple country experience is beneficial;
- Strong working knowledge of Procurement and business processes and extensive experience as a Purchasing Manager in heavy industry or similar level.
- Ability to communicate and influence key stakeholders at all levels of the Alcoa business and external Supplier market.
- Strong networking skills
About the Location
Alcoa is an international company with multiple locations and joint ventures across six continents. Wherever you choose to join us, you'll be joining a global team committed to advancing sustainability and delivering excellence and innovation. As industry pioneers, we are redefining what it means to be a sustainable aluminum company, bridging the journey from mines to metal.
We are values led, vision driven and united by our purpose of transforming raw potential into real progress. Our commitments to Inclusion, Diversity & Equity include providing trusting workplaces that are safe, respectful and inclusive of all individuals, free from discrimination, bullying and harassment and that our workplaces reflect the diversity of the communities in which we operate.
As a proud equal opportunity workplace and affirmative action employer, Alcoa is dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of a person's gender, age, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, nation of origin, disability, veteran status, language spoken or any other characteristic or status protected by the laws or regulations in the places where we operate.
If you have visited our website in search of information on U.S. employment opportunities or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Alcoa Recruiting via email at gssrecruiting@alcoa.com.
This is a place where you are empowered to do your best work, be your authentic self, and feel a true sense of belonging. Come join us and shape your career!
Your work. Your world. Shape them for the better.
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