Specialist, Procurement

Who We Are

We are Vale Base Metals – a global supplier of the critical minerals transforming the future.

With industry-leading reserves of copper and nickel in Canada, Brazil, and Indonesia, and state-of-the-art infrastructure in the U.K., Canada, and Japan, VBM delivers a secure and responsible supply of high-quality products to customers across Europe, the Americas, and Asia.

Global demand for critical minerals is growing exponentially. From energy to aerospace, batteries to magnets, robotics to artificial intelligence, a secure and responsible supply of critical minerals is fundamental to power modern technologies. And at Vale Base Metals, we are transforming our business to provide a secure and responsible supply of these minerals.

Join our diverse team of 13,000 talented individuals committed to providing mineral security to a world in transition. We invite you to put your skills to work, driving meaningful and enduring change while enjoying a rewarding career.

The Opportunity

We are currently seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our Procurement team in Sudbury Operations. This is a permanent position covered under the Collective Agreement between Vale and the Local 2020-05 United Steelworkers.

The Procurement Specialist overseas and executes complex sourcing activities for goods, equipment, and services, ensuring optimal total cost of ownership and operational efficiency. The role uses strong cost analysis and data driven, commercial evaluations to support strategic procurement initiatives. It involves monitoring market trends, supplier performance, and risks to improve procurement outcomes. The Specialist collaborates with cross functional teams and suppliers to drive contract negotiations, vendor management, and process optimization. An adaptable, focused mindset is essential to advancing innovative procurement strategies aligned with business goals.

Additionally, in this position you will:

• Demonstrate strong independent judgment, communication, safety focus, and adaptability while mentoring team members and delivering effective presentations to stakeholders.
• Strong attention to detail in all tasks. Streamline processes to improve planning and reporting accuracy.
• Collaborate cross?functionally to resolve supply issues, support PMP processes, develop new suppliers/products, coordinate site visits, and drive process optimization.
• Conduct complex negotiations to secure favorable terms, minimize risks, and generate the best value for the Company. Advance knowledge around contracting types such as Unit Price, Lump sum, Cost Reimbursable and Time & Material.
• Analyze data, market trends, and supplier capabilities to inform category strategies, long?term contracting plans, and operational cost?reduction initiatives.
• Oversee contract administration, audit compliance, emergency procurement, and commercial governance processes to maintain schedule, budget, and policy adherence.
• Manage supplier relationships and contract performance, addressing quality, OTIF, pricing, risks, claims, and continuous improvement opportunities.
• Lead end?to?end sourcing activities, including RFPs, commercial evaluations, negotiations, and contract drafting, ensuring compliance, value creation, and alignment with sourcing strategies.

What We Offer You

• Competitive compensation including a variable annual incentive plan
• Participation in a competitive Defined Contribution Pension package
• Comprehensive benefits package (company paid core coverage, health and dental coverage, flex accounts, disability plans and optional insurances)
• Leave for all of life's reasons (vacation, personal, sick, parental)
• Work culture dedicated to safety, diversity & inclusion, and career growth
• Employee Family Assistance Program
• Virtual Healthcare online
• Online training and career development opportunities

About You

Education:

• Undergraduate Degree required in Business or related discipline (Commerce, Engineering, Legal)
• Certified Professional Purchaser (CPP) and/or certification through Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) are desirable.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years of procurement experience or in other related roles such as Buyers, Contract Administrators, Category Managers, Procurement Officers, etc.
• Procurement experience in a mining related organization is desirable.

Skills:

• Knowledge of Procurement Model, RFP Process, governance models, construction lien act, international freight terms and knowledge of standard legal contract requirements.
• Excellent communication skills / demonstrated skilled negotiator / demonstrated collaboration skills / ability to influence.
• Demonstrated analytical skills (ex. Total cost of ownership + root cause identification) / interprets market, customer, and business variables / makes process recommendations.
• Project leadership experience, negotiation skills, inventory and warehousing experience, proficient knowledge of contract law, sales tax, customs procedures as well as duty and transportation options are an asset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook), Access, Adobe, working knowledge of procurement systems including Ellipse, Oracle and SAP.

Why Sudbury

Greater Sudbury is a vibrant city in northeastern Ontario, renowned for its rich mining history and significant role in Canada's mineral production. The city sits atop one of the world's largest and oldest meteorite impact sites, the Sudbury Basin, which is exceptionally rich in nickel, copper, and other critical minerals that are required for modern technologies such as AI and defence. The mining sector is a cornerstone of Sudbury's economy, driving both employment and economic growth, and Vale Base Metals plays a pivotal role in this regard. Our commitment to the community is as deep as our mines.

Include to Transform

At Vale Base Metals, we are committed to ensuring an inclusive work environment where people can act like owners, being their authentic selves and empowering them to deliver results. Vale Base Metals encourages everyone to express their ideas and opinions and values the plurality of individual profiles. We want our people to feel that all voices are heard, all cultures respected and that a variety of perspectives are not only welcome – they are critical to our success. We treat each other fairly and with dignity regardless of race, gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or any other personal consideration that makes us different.

Vale is an equal opportunity employer seeking to increase diversity across our operations and improve equal opportunity at Vale and in the mining industry.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodation is available throughout our recruitment process for applicants with disabilities.

Vale uses artificial intelligence to screen, assess, and/or select applicants for this position.

Pay Grade: K

Minimum Starting Salary: $94,059.05

Apply by: February 24, 2026

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