This position will oversee the Procurement and Logistics Departments to ensure optimization of American Lithium Energy Corp’s supply chain. This role will be responsible for overseeing the departments’ overall supply chain strategies, including vendor and supplier sourcing, procurement of raw materials, contract negotiation, reducing costs, developing and monitoring KPI’s, and managing department budgets. You may temporally help in HR such as hiring technicians and engineers.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Promote the design, development, and implementation of best-in-class procurement and logistics strategies while driving continuous improvement
- Provide strategic leadership and oversight for the procurement and logistics teams, ensuring that they are aligned with the company's vision and goals
- Develop and mentor a high-performing team of procurement and logistics professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence
- Develop, monitor, and analyze procurement and logistics metrics to identify trends, risks, and opportunities
- Develop and implement risk management strategies for procurement and logistics, including contingency planning and mitigation strategies
- Collaborate with key stakeholders, including other departments, customers, suppliers, and regulators to deliver efficient and effective solutions to challenges related to business operations
- Collaborate with Material Management Group at the plants in Mexico and make visits to the plant as needed
- Manage the vetting process for potential suppliers and drive vendor accountability
- Improve the overall supply chain process by reducing costs, maintaining high quality products, and on time deliveries
- Review and report to management monthly performance, planning, risks, and opportunities
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field
- 6+ years of strategic Supply Chain Management experience in a manufacturing environment
- Proven success in developing and implementing procurement and logistics strategies that deliver cost savings, process efficiencies, and drive revenue growth.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and inspire cross-functional teams and create a culture of high performance.
- Excellent communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to influence senior executives and external stakeholders.
- Strong analytical skills and the ability to use data to drive decision-making, with a deep understanding of procurement and logistics best practices and industry trends.
- Advanced understanding of ERP (SAP preferred)
- Advanced level of experience with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Capable of standing and walking for extended periods.
- Must be able to wear PPE all the time at work.
- Must be ok to work in the environment with Li-ion battery production
- Must be able to bend, squat, reach, and climb on a frequent basis.
- Must be able to lift, pull and push up to 50lbs.
