What are the responsibilities and job description for the Specialist Sourcing position at Dyno Nobel?
This is a 9 - month contract assignment
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 Specialist of Sourcing, you will support procurement functions across North American operational and manufacturing sites by developing and executing sourcing strategies, leading competitive bid processes (RFPs/RFIs/RFQs), and negotiating/manage supply and service agreements.
Other duties include:
Prepare, issue, and manage RFPs, RFIs, RFQs end‑to‑end.
- Coordinate RFI gathering from engineering firms.
- Lead bid evaluations and normalization.
- Negotiate pricing, terms, and service levels.
- Collaborate with Engineering, PM, Finance, Legal.
- Maintain compliance with procurement policy.
What We’re Looking For:
- Bachelor’s degree in business, Accounting, Finance or Engineering, ideally with a manufacturing focus.
- 3 years’ experience in procurement and sourcing in a large complex organization, ideally with a manufacturing focus.
- Strong RFP/RFI development and bid analysis skills
- Ability to manage and enhance supplier relationships, performance and development programs.
- Proficiency in SAP and MS Office.
- Positive attitude, friendly demeanor, and a team player
What We Offer:
- 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
Zero Harm for Everyone Everywhere
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.*