What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing Specialist position at Dyno Nobel?
Job Brief
Assist the Direct Sourcing team with day-to-day procurement operations, data analysis, contract administration, and supplier performance tracking.
Who We Are
Dyno Nobel is a global leader in commercial explosives, manufacturing and blasting technology, delivering innovative solutions to the mining, quarry, construction, and seismic industries. With a legacy of safety, performance, and technical excellence, Dyno Nobel is known for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in commercial explosives, helping customers optimize operations, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact. Backed by a team of dedicated professionals and a commitment to continuous improvement, Dyno Nobel sets the standard for reliable and responsible blasting manufacturing and services worldwide.
What You’ll Do
As a Sourcing Specialist, you will assist the Direct Sourcing team with day-to-day procurement operations, data analysis, contract administration, and supplier performance tracking. Other duties include:
Value People – Respect, Recognize & Reward
Think Customer. Everyone. Every day
Treat the Business as our Own
Care for the Community & our Environment
Challenge & Improve the Status Quo
Deliver on our Promises
Women and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
*Dyno Nobel does not accept unsolicited agency resumes without prior contract agreements for specified role. Agencies should not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Dyno Nobel employees or any other organization location. Dyno Nobel is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.*
Assist the Direct Sourcing team with day-to-day procurement operations, data analysis, contract administration, and supplier performance tracking.
Who We Are
Dyno Nobel is a global leader in commercial explosives, manufacturing and blasting technology, delivering innovative solutions to the mining, quarry, construction, and seismic industries. With a legacy of safety, performance, and technical excellence, Dyno Nobel is known for pushing the boundaries of what's possible in commercial explosives, helping customers optimize operations, improve productivity, and reduce environmental impact. Backed by a team of dedicated professionals and a commitment to continuous improvement, Dyno Nobel sets the standard for reliable and responsible blasting manufacturing and services worldwide.
What You’ll Do
As a Sourcing Specialist, you will assist the Direct Sourcing team with day-to-day procurement operations, data analysis, contract administration, and supplier performance tracking. Other duties include:
- Ensure smooth Source-to-Pay process execution within a manufacturing environment
- Assist in developing spend baselines and performing entry-level opportunity analyses to identify potential cost savings and value improvement projects under the guidance of senior staff.
- Help monitor and track supplier safety performance metrics, quality, delivery, and service standards to support continuous improvement initiatives with strategic vendors
- Assist in gathering data and supporting the implementation of Trade Working Capital improvement initiatives regarding inventory tracking and payment terms.
- Support procurement functions across North American operational and manufacturing sites
- Support the Direct Sourcing team with internal communications, meeting coordination, and data preparation for cross-functional alignment.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies, leading competitive bid processes and negotiate / manage supply and service agreements.
- Help track basic commodity market conditions, supply chain capacity indicators, and delivery schedules to support operational continuity.
- Collaborate with other departments to meet common goals
- Maintain compliance with procurement policy.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Accounting, Finance, or Engineering.
- 5 years in Sourcing, Category Management or Procurement
- Work Experience in Manufacturing, Mining Services, Oil & Gas preferred
- Ability to manage and enhance supplier relationships, performance and development programs.
- Proficiency in SAP and MS Office.
- Ability to think critically, solve problems systematically, and adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player
- 3 weeks vacation 12 paid holidays PTO days
- Full health benefits including employer HSA contributions dental plan with an orthodontic option, wellness coaching available
- Matching 401K
- Generous tuition reimbursement program
- Generous paid parental leave
- Friendly and supportive coworkers
Value People – Respect, Recognize & Reward
Think Customer. Everyone. Every day
Treat the Business as our Own
Care for the Community & our Environment
Challenge & Improve the Status Quo
Deliver on our Promises
Women and veterans are strongly encouraged to apply. Dyno Nobel is an equal employment opportunity employer and will give all qualified applicants consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.
*Dyno Nobel does not accept unsolicited agency resumes without prior contract agreements for specified role. Agencies should not forward resumes to our jobs alias, Dyno Nobel employees or any other organization location. Dyno Nobel is not responsible for any agency fees related to unsolicited resumes.*