About Bradken

Bradken, a leading solutions provider and global manufacturer, specializes in innovative, custom-engineered products for the resources sector. With a robust 3,000-strong global workforce, our agility and evolution firmly position us as leaders in the wear solutions market. We're committed to keeping our team safe and healthy, both physically and mentally, and fostering a dynamic, flexible work environment that supports work-life balance and career progression.

About the Role

As an experienced Regional Sourcing Specialist, you'll be instrumental in supporting our North America and South America operations. Reporting to our Category Manager and working closely with the key regional stakeholders, you will develop, lead, and execute local, regional, and national componentry sourcing plans.

Leveraging your strategic sourcing expertise in a heavy engineering environment, you'll conduct comprehensive country market analysis. This includes gaining a deep understanding of competitive dynamics, identifying market discontinuities, and providing rich insights into external environmental, political, and legal factors that impact market conditions.

Beyond analysis, you'll be a key architect of our partnerships. You'll champion all regional procurement and sourcing activities for Global Components, skillfully identifying and engaging strategic vendors. You'll possess strong negotiation skills focused on value creation and win-win outcomes, expertly crafting and implementing commercial agreements that drive our success.

Key Criteria for Success:

• 5-10 years of experience in global sourcing, category management, or procurement role within a Multinational Enterprise (MNE).
• Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing within a heavy engineering or related environment, ideally within the mining or heavy manufacturing sectors.
• Proven ability to develop fact-based business cases.
• Tertiary qualification (degree) in Business, Commerce, Engineering, or a related discipline is desired; practical experience is paramount.
• International experience is a plus; regional experience will also be considered.
• Proficiency with tools such as ERP for Procurement, Microsoft Excel, P2P, B2B, MS Word, and PowerPoint.

The Ideal Candidate Profile (Soft Skills & Attributes):

• Empathetic and results-driven, maintaining strategic focus.
• Strong negotiation skills and influential communicator who builds solid relationships.
• Resilient critical thinker who thrives in dynamic and non-traditional environments.

This role is open to being based on either:

• Edmonton, Canada
• Toronto, Canada
• Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Interested in this rewarding regional opportunity? Or perhaps you know someone perfect for it? Apply today with your updated resume, and an optional cover letter (highlighting your career attributes and suitability for the role) by July 27th.

We offer a flexible and hybrid work arrangement and plenty of opportunities for career progression into other roles within Bradken.

Why join our team at Bradken? We believe our people are our greatest asset. Keeping our team safe and healthy physically and mentally has always been our top priority. We encourage and support dynamic and flexible work options to promote a healthy balance and let you get the most out of your time.
Bradken Benefits:

• Career Progression and Growth Opportunities
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options
• Life and AD&D coverage provided by Bradken
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage provided by Bradken
• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Annual Performance Bonus
• RRSP with our company match
• Employee Training and Education Reimbursement opportunities

We also recognize and reward our employees for the great outcomes they produce and for living Our Values with local and global programs.
100 years of knowledge and experience behind us, endless opportunities ahead.
Before commencing employment, you will be required to complete a psychometric assessment and a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.
WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST NO RECRUITMENT AGENCY APPROACHES
Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging and flexible en­vironment for our people because great things happen when individuals are given the opportunity to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.