Company Description
American Iron & Metal (AIM) is a family-owned company and recognized global leader in the metal recycling industry with more than 125 sites and 4000 employees worldwide. We have continued to prosper for the last eight decades thanks to the dedication of our employees and the ongoing trust and support of our customers.
Become part of team AIM, a growing team with an entrepreneurial spirit who has over the years evolved into a successful and multifaceted company with business divisions that include metal recycling, decommissioning and demolition, auto-parts sales and recycling, manufacturing of solder assemblies, construction waste recycling, and production of customized industrial and mining products.
We take pride in doing good things for the environment to help create a greener, more sustainable future for all.
It’s simple; we do it right. We AIM for excellence.
Job Description
As the Procurement Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the strategic sourcing, negotiation and purchasing of goods and services required by the organization. This role manages supplier relationships, drives cost optimization initiatives, ensures contract compliance, and collaborates closely with internal stakeholders to support organizational goals. You will play a key role in procurement strategy development, risk management, and continuous improvement of procurement processes.
What you’re responsible for:
- Driving strategic sourcing and supplier management by leading RFP/RFI/RFQ processes, evaluating suppliers, and optimizing procurement strategies aligned with organizational objectives.
- Building and managing strong supplier relationships by monitoring performance, ensuring quality and cost efficiency, and driving continuous improvement.
- Leading purchasing and contract management by negotiating terms, pricing, service levels, and agreements to secure favorable contracts.
- Managing the end-to-end procurement lifecycle while ensuring contract compliance, policy adherence, and effective vendor tracking and renewals.
- Assessing and mitigating supply chain risks, including supplier capacity, contractual issues, and market volatility.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams (Finance, Operations, IT, HR, Legal, etc.) to understand and support business needs
- Optimizing procurement workflows and leading continuous improvement initiatives focused on automation, data accuracy, and cost optimization.
Qualifications
To join our team:
- You have a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
- You have 5+ years of experience in procurement, sourcing, or supply chain.
- You have strong negotiation, contract management and supplier relationship management skills.
- You have experience with procurement systems and managing budgets with proven cost-saving results.
- You have strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder engagement skills.
- You have certifications such as CPSM, CPIM, PMP, or SCMP, and knowledge of global sourcing, sustainable procurement, and risk mitigation (an asset).
Additional Information
What we offer!
- A competitive wage, vacation, benefits and a RRSP matching program
- Annual AIM tuition scholarship program up to $8,500 per eligible dependents
- The tools and support needed to be successful in your career and professional development
- A dynamic & rewarding work environment that is also a lot of fun!
This role offers a competitive compensation package with an annual salary range of CAD $110,000–130,000.