Global Sourcing Lead, IT and Professional Services

Novelis Corporate HQ•Atlanta, GA

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents. Responsibilities & Qualifications Reporting to the Director of Global Sourcing, the Sourcing Lead will be responsible for developing, accomplishing and implementing effective procurement strategies. The role is part of a Global Sourcing team, in the Novelis Procurement Organization, that sources, negotiates, implements, and handles supply agreements, covering primarily indirect spend categories. The primary focus of this role will be management part of Novelis’ Information Technology and Professional Services spend across IT Hardware and Contingent Labor as well as other related sub-categories across IT Services, Telecom and Professional Services.

Requirements

Minimum of 5 years of procurement experience in handling relevant categories in scope
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Supply Chain or related field, or equivalent experience
Strong data analytics skills
Ability to influence others and get results in highly matrix environment
Ability to balance contending priorities and lead projects to efficiently and effectively deliver results
High energy/impact, dedicated individual
Ability to get results by using data to evaluate options.
Excellent presentation skills
Detail orientation with vision and strategy
Strong sense of ownership and ability to navigate through ambiguities with minimal direction

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in Technology procurement with focus on Data analytics, digitization and AI, strategic sourcing and/or category management associated with indirect categories
Ability to communicate effectively (in writing and verbally) and build relationships with internal and external partners
Strong project management and strategic sourcing experience
Up to 10% travel required to support projects at Novelis sites, supplier visits, trade events and conferences

Responsibilities

Develop, communicate and implement effective procurement strategies for assigned categories.
Partner with applicable Novelis team members, act as a trusted business partner, provide strategic direction, communicate goals, practices and processes of IT Sourcing group
Responsible for all aspects of supplier management including but not limited to supplier development and management, contract negotiations, performance management and reporting, supplier reviews, procurement project management, etc.
Collaborate with partners and suppliers to identify cost reduction opportunities by leveraging Novelis’ spend data, draw insights from data, create and implement cost reduction initiatives
Partner with suppliers in forward thinking strategic development and relationship building, leverage innovative ideas by acting as a liaison between Business partners and Suppliers
Contribute in development and implementation of AI strategies within Procurement, this includes developing functional view on AI, developing AI ready talent, identify and implement AI use-cases, etc.

Benefits

Medical, dental and vision insurance
Health savings accounts – Company Funded Health Savings Account (HSA) and Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)
Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Company-paid basic life insurance and Additional voluntary life coverage
Paid vacation and competitive personal time off
401(k) savings plan with company match
Retiree Medical Plans – medical and prescription drug coverage through Novelis sponsored Retiree Health Access
Retirement Savings Account
Employee assistance programs – available 24/7 to you and your family
Wellness and Work Life Support - career development and educational assistance!