Cameco is committed to pursuing operational excellence as a strategic imperative in each stage of the uranium life cycle. Success in our supply chain department makes us a more sustainable company by developing lasting, mutually beneficial relationships with our vendors based on continuous improvement in performance and total cost of ownership. Robust category management is critical to supply chain’s success.

In this role, you will:

• Responsible for building category strategy for construction and complex services to ensure operational efficiencies.
• Establish a strong network and foster collaboration with customers, suppliers, key stakeholders and team members.
• Responsible for the identification, development, execution, and management of strategic sourcing opportunities for construction and complex services.
• Conduct regular strategy performance reviews, both with internal stakeholders and external vendors, and adjust sourcing strategies to mitigate market risks and leverage market opportunities.
• Monitor vendor service levels by developing and utilizing KPIs and scorecards to provide fact-based feedback on vendor performance.
• Manage performance driven relationships and utilizing continuous improvement methodologies, you will identify, develop, and implement improvements to align with business needs and market changes.
• Lead the development and negotiation of contracts in alignment with the category strategy and collaborate with internal stakeholders to move forward on objectives.
• Engage cross-functional teams and establish and maintain relationships to secure participation and support of ongoing activities.

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in commerce/business, supply chain management, or engineering
• Minimum seven years of progressive experience in supply chain management, vendor management and/or procurement
• Equivalent combination of education and work experience considered
• Superior negotiation, problem solving and analytical skills, with proficient ability to prioritize workload
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills maintaining a variety of communication channels to support stakeholders
• High level of computer proficiency, specifically with MS Office (especially MS Excel) and ERP/MRP software

Recommended:

• SCMP or CPSM designation
• PMP certification
• Formal training in Lean Six Sigma
• Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to connect and work with all levels in the organization
• Excellent organizational and change-management skills

Cameco is proud to offer a competitive total reward package which includes:

• competitive compensation program with base and variable pay;
• flexible health, drug, dental, and vision plan with a health spending and personal spending account;
• fixed benefits including employee and dependant life, AD&D, disability benefits and paid vacation leave;
• Employee and Family Assistance Programs;
• RRSP and RPP matching program;
• career development opportunities; and
• relocation costs.

Cameco is an employment equity employer and aims to achieve gender parity, and as such, preference will be given to qualified members of equity groups. We are strengthened by the diverse backgrounds of experiences and encourage applicants with various levels of expertise to apply, as equivalent combination of education and work experience are considered.

You will have the opportunity to work remote in this position. However, there may be the need for intermittent meetings in the Saskatoon office/travel to site. The details of this flex work arrangement will be discussed with you in the recruitment process.