Strategic Sourcing Specialist

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Raw Materials (Pozzolan) develops and executes long-term sourcing strategies and plans to secure supply chains and reduce overall costs. This role prioritizes value creation over transactional buying and focuses primarily on developing a comprehensive strategy for the acquisition of regional pozzolanic materials and resources to support Graymont’s low-carbon cementitious solutions (LCCS) strategy.

This role manages high-value supplier relationships and negotiates enterprise-wide agreements while participating in acquisition strategy for pozzolanic materials and supporting global supply chain efforts for these materials. The position shifts purchasing from a reactive activity to a proactive, data-driven strategy. This work directly impacts Graymont’s profitability by lowering the total cost of LCCS production while maintaining quality standards and ensuring a stable, reliable supply of pozzolanic materials to Graymont’s operations.

Develop Plans: Create multi-year sourcing plans for critical pozzolanic categories.

Analyze Data: Review company spending data to identify cost-saving consolidation opportunities.

Assess Risk: Evaluate global market trends, geopolitical factors, and supply chain vulnerabilities to ensure reliable supply to LCCS operations.

Assist Acquisition Strategy: Work with corporate teams to assess and evaluate potential pozzolanic material acquisitions and participate in due diligence activities.

Evaluate Vendors: Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and develop improvement criteria. This will include product quality, supply, and related performance metrics.