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.

As a contributor within Alcoa, you can help fulfill our purpose and realize our vision to reinvent the aluminum industry. Be part of the team that is helping shape a better workplace with a better work-life balance and the equal opportunities that help everyone thrive. You have the power to shape things and individuals to make them better.

About the Role:
As the Global Procurement IT Sourcing Manager (remote), you will manage a complex commodity portfolio within Information Technology and Automation Solutions, Process Control Systems and Corporate Services, leading successful strategy development, execution, and implementation. You will be responsible for all IT Procurement initiatives, with a global focus and an approximated spend of 90M USD per year, as well as global sourcing initiatives in that space. You will also be responsible for some Corporate Administrative contracts and Procurement initiatives that will support Digital enabled solutions within Alcoa.

The key responsibilities include:

• Commodity Strategy Development: Work with cross-functional team, including operational and resource unit stakeholders, to prioritize an evolving portfolio of high-value process improvement and sourcing initiatives within Indirect commodities both regionally and, in some cases, globally. Work with primary and secondary Market Intelligence to identify opportunities arising from commodity trends, best-value country sourcing, emerging technologies, and market conditions.
• Sourcing and Contracting: Drive sourcing projects emerging from commodity strategy. Surface and incorporate business requirements into sourcing plans and RFP strategies. Enhance competition by leveraging spend and qualified new suppliers. Coordinate and lead negotiations through use of high-yield negotiation tools. Develop global/regional contracts that are commercially sound and provide optimum protection of company assets.
• Supplier Relationship Management: Foster relationships with suppliers to create short-term and long-term value for the company. Lead global business reviews with strategic suppliers to ensure performance against contracted obligations and business unit expectations. Anticipate and minimize performance issues via use of key performance indicators (KPIs). When performance issues emerge, identify root causes and drive for efficient resolution.

Other basic activities include:

• Manage current contract portfolio and assist with implementation and on-going management of new sourcing initiatives. Master the contracting process (negotiation, contract preparation and administration) for assigned categories.
• Negotiate all elements of assigned supplier relationships to ensure lowest total cost of procurement, including product cost, various commercial terms and performance metrics.
• Create a strong and influential partnership with IT Team and other key stakeholders to evaluate and challenge the status quo. Engage business stakeholders to get their buy-in for implementation of commodity or cross site sourcing strategies.
• Become subject matter expert in the supply market for assigned commodity area(s). Advise current and future market trends. Maintain a current understanding of industry best practices and technology trends by engaging in primary and secondary market intelligence.
  

What you can bring to the role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering or Supply Chain Management. Master’s/MBA is desirable.
• High level of both written and verbal proficiency in English language.
• Solid experience in Procurement.
• Knowledge of Supply Chain and Strategic Sourcing is an advantage.

What’s on offer:

• Competitive remuneration and benefits packages;
• Performance related bonus (variable);
• Flexibility First – Remote work agreement;
• Telemedicine and telenutrition;
• Recognition as one of the Best Companies to Work For by Great Place to Work;
• Recognized by Guia Exame de Diversidade as one of the companies with the best practices related to inclusion, equity, gender, ethnicity, race, People with Disabilities and LGBTQIA+ people.

Applications close:

August, 13th

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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.