Regional Procurement Manager

Overview

Company Description For over 100 years, Blue Scope continues to build on our reputation of quality brands and products, leading technology and a customer-first spirit. Through our global brands, we are one of the largest manufacturers of building solutions in the world. Our diverse, bright and inspired workforce is committed to bettering the communities we serve through breakthrough thinking and innovations.

Your goals, ideas and perspective can help shape our future – we look forward to hearing them!

The Regional Procurement Manager is responsible for directing strategic procurement governance and operational frameworks for Blue Scope North America. This role implements and executes category management leadership for key regional and indirect spend categories. The manager directs the procurement team to achieve operational excellence and value through the execution of systems and process improvement initiatives. They lead investment in and implementation of advanced procurement competencies, including negotiation frameworks, reporting, and data analytics, to enable superior decision-making and opportunity realization across procurement teams.

Additionally, this role is accountable for executing optimal commercial solutions for externally sourced goods and services in nominated indirect categories, such as travel, industrial consumables (MRO), IT, and HR. The manager directs the development and implementation of category strategies, sourcing and improvement initiatives, contract and supplier relationship management, and stakeholder engagement. They advise and support North American procurement teams in driving cost efficiency and uplifting key procurement processes.

As a senior member of the North America Finance Team, the manager enables, coordinates, and directs indirect procurement opportunities to elevate performance across the supply chain, fostering a culture of high performance, sustainable and responsible sourcing, trust, and robust governance.

• Direct the procurement team to implement operational efficiency and value through systems and process improvement projects.
• Lead the procurement function’s investment in and execution of key competencies, including Negotiation Frameworks, Reporting and Data Analytics, Sourcing, and Category Management.
• Champion responsible sourcing and supply chain sustainability initiatives.
• Ensure the development and implementation of management systems for risk, compliance, and governance standards. Serve as the Procurement Management representative for ISO
  9001 and ISO
  14001 compliance.
• Drive the team to proactively identify and execute opportunities for EBIT improvement.
• Provide executive leadership, coaching, and development to the team.
• Cultivate strong network relationships internally and externally to ensure leading practice.
• Ensure all regulatory and governance requirements are met.

• Build trusting relationships with key stakeholders to inform and direct effective RFQ processes.
• Direct the collection and analysis of purchasing data, supplier performance, and market trends to identify and implement cost reduction and process improvement opportunities.

• Direct supplier assessment, negotiation and selection, ensuring compliance with company policies and international standards.
• Develop and implement robust supplier management programs, including performance evaluations and collaborative initiatives.
• Establish and support strong vendor management practices across North America.

• Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, standards, and international financial reporting standards.
• Strengthen compliance and implement risk management strategies to mitigate supply chain disruptions and ensure ethical sourcing.

• Develop and execute strategies to achieve cost savings and improve procurement efficiency.
• Direct strategic sourcing and negotiation to deliver measurable cost savings.
• Create and prioritize a pipeline of procurement opportunities, engaging business leaders…