Strategic Sourcing Category Lead overseeing procurement strategy implementation for construction and engineering projects. Collaborating with stakeholders to ensure delivery on project goals and market intelligence.
About the role
- Lead procurement projects ensuring quality, cost, and delivery objectives in Subcontracting and Packaging categories at Hydro. Collaborating with multiple stakeholders to achieve project success in North America.
Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end procurement projects across Subcontracting and Packaging, from opportunity identification and analysis through sourcing, implementation, and performance tracking.
- Ensure robust project planning, clear milestones, risk management, and disciplined execution.
- Lead procurement for outsourced manufacturing with external suppliers providing surface treatment (anodizing and coating) and fabrication services.
- Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities to optimize Total Cost of Ownership.
- Negotiate and establish multi-year contracts with robust commercial and legal terms.
- Shift focus from tendering to category and supplier management, following major sourcing waves already completed.
- Lead the implementation phase of an ongoing wooden packaging tender (supplier selection in progress), ensuring smooth onboarding, operational readiness, and risk mitigation.
- Drive detailed spend, SKU, and scenario analyses to support decision-making in complex categories.
- Act as a key interface between procurement, operations, engineering, quality, and finance.
- Lead and influence cross-functional teams without direct authority.
Requirements
- Minimum 8-10 years’ procurement experience including extensive and demonstrable track record in procurement best practices and contract management.
- Master degree or equivalent in Purchasing, Supply Chain, Business Management, Engineering, or a related field.
- Advanced Excel skills (mandatory).
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).
- Knowledge of SAP or other ERP systems.
- Strong strategic procurement, negotiation, and contract management capabilities.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and structuring skills.
- Strong ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage timelines.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven.
Benefits
- Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
- Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
- Education Assistance
- Bonus Plan Eligibility
- Parental Leave
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