About the job

Company Overview

Headquartered in Toronto, Sherritt is a world leader in using hydrometallurgical processes to mine and refine nickel and cobalt – metals essential for an electric future. Its Technologies Group creates innovative, proprietary solutions for natural resource- based industries around the world to improve environmental performance and increase economic value.

Sherritt has embarked on a multi-pronged growth strategy focused on expanding nickel and cobalt production by up to 20% from 2021 and extending the life of mine at Moa beyond 2040. The Corporation is also the largest independent energy producer in Cuba. Sherritt’s common shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol “S”.

Job Summary

An exciting opportunity exists in Moa, Cuba for a Commercial Strategies Advisor. The position supports the planning, development and implementation of process and improvement strategies for the Moa Joint Venture.

The position is a Fixed Term expatriate position for approx. 3 – 5 years located in Moa - Cuba, working on a 4 weeks /2 weeksrotation.

Accountabilities

• Assist with strategy development for critical operating chemicals and other operating commodities.
• Define the process and rule of engagement for all strategic sourcing opportunities to ensure a controlled market approach
• Support the strategy development and implementation for all global category initiatives.
• Lead the development of strategic sourcing strategies including product standardization and the use of proper sourcing channels.
• Lead the implementation of the enterprise-wide standard taxonomy for data management and reporting
• Support the new ERP system development and implementation.
• In collaboration with the Operational Excellence, develop and implement key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Support the delivery of commercial outcomes that are consistent with the Moa Joint Venture objective to deliver zero harm to employees, the environment and neighboring communities.
• Ensure all global commercial contracts and activities comply with the Moa Joint Venture responsible and sustainable sourcing strategies and targets.
• Establish a high level of employee engagement via effective communication and aligned culture.
• Establish and monitor a strong internal customer focus to ensure sourcing outcomes are aligned with the organization’s objectives and delivered through effective customer-focused standards and behaviors.
• Improve commercial performance by staying aware of and adopting good or best practices, implementing technical innovation, and improving management systems.
• Establish and operationalize business analytics, performance management goals and KPIs.
• Champion a culture of continuous improvement and effective change management in support of ongoing value creation.

Qualifications and Skills

• Post-Secondary degree/diploma, preferably in Business or Supply Chain.
• Professional designation such as SCMP, or similar.
• 5 – 8 years’ experience in category management and/or strategic sourcing.
• Prior expat experience is essential.
• Strong working knowledge of contracting law and contracting best practices.
• Negotiation leadership skills to achieve sustainable and cost effective commercial outcomes in complex business environments.
• Relationship building and management.
• Problem solving.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Multicultural sensitivity.
• Ability to work in a constantly changing environment.
• Proven time management skills.
• Fluent in Spanish is an asset