Category Manager Procurement

Who We Are Dyno Nobel is a global leader in the commercial explosives industry. We provide innovative blasting solutions and quality explosives products throughout North America, Australia and selected customers in the Asia Pacific.

Join us in everything that's great about Dyno Nobel: OUR culture, OUR values, OUR commitment to safety and most importantly our PEOPLE. This combination makes Dyno Nobel a terrific place to work.

Dyno Nobel is a subsidiary of Australian based Incitec Pivot Limited. IPL's 4500 employees also manufacture and market industrial chemicals and fertilizer products & services to customers around the world. What You'll Do As a Category Manager, you will effectively support procurement functions for operational & manufacturing sites across North America through leading the development and implementation of sourcing strategies, procurement processes, negotiation and management of supply and service contracts for ongoing operational expense.

Other duties include: Develop baseline and perform opportunity analysis to identify and critically assess projects that will deliver significant cost savings and value improvement now and into the future. Implement project plans, deliverables, metrics and milestones.

Manage continuity of supply of designated materials to manufacturing sites while driving cost effectiveness and value. Identify, develop, and foster strategic business relationships to create opportunities and gain a comprehensive understanding of business requirements. Maintain and provide a current understanding of industry best practices and technology trends to team members and business partners and incorporate these best practices into business processes where appropriate.

Measure, assess and manage the overall performance of the supplier network within the field of expertise. Identify metrics, tools, and processes to optimize sourcing, supplier activities, and efficiencies, and work collaboratively with team members to prioritize options and ensure effective implementation. Collaborate with senior functional leaders to establish short-term and long-term business objectives Implement process disciplines and management systems necessary to achieve desired results.

Direct the development and negotiation of complex agreements with suppliers ensuring that key program specifications and functional objectives are met. What We're Looking For: Bachelor's degree in a business related field required, preferably in Engineering or Supply Chain/Procurement preferred. 8 years experience in Contract and Supplier Management, Project management and/or Strategic Sourcing in medium to large complex organization Detailed Knowledge & understanding of contract development & management Strategic negotiation skills, with a focus on supplier engagement Advance knowledge in an ERP system

• SAP Preferred. Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player What We Offer: 3 weeks paid vacation 12 paid holidays PTO days Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available Matching 401K Generous tuition reimbursement program Generous paid parental leave Friendly and supportive coworkers Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere Value People

• Respect, Recognize & Reward Think Customer. Everyone. Every day Treat the Business as our Own Care for the Community & our Environment Challenge & Improve the Status Quo Deliver on our Promises Women and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.