Director, Contracts and Procurement - Military Veterans

In January 2024, Livent merged with Allkem Limited to create Arcadium Lithium plc. While we work to integrate our technology systems, including our recruitment platforms, Arcadium Lithium plc will use Livent’s ADP system to capture all candidate information.

About Arcadium Lithium: We are change-makers, joining forces to drive progress. A world enabled by the critical mineral, Lithium - the elemental source powering modern life and our global transition to clean energy.

For decades, we’ve grown alongside and collaborated with our people, our customers, and communities. Pioneering, collaborating, and evolving Together.

From the birth of the first lithium-ion battery to the breakthrough lithium advancements that have followed. We've helped lead the change, powering the future of lithium innovation.

Our growth continues to be strategic, expansive, and sustainable. With a wealth of premier lithium resources spread across the world in key locations. We can reliably, safely, and responsibly provide the resources to meet the diverse needs of our customers.

No matter where they are. No matter the challenge. It's all about delivering on the high expectation for quality, performance, and sustainability.

And our duty goes even further. It includes everyone on the planet using a lithium-powered device or vehicle.

Every battery charged. Every device powered. Every lithium application utilized. Underscoring our commitment to quality, collaboration, and our shared vision of powering a more sustainable future for everyone.

Arcadium Lithium is more than just a company. It's a promise, and a commitment by our people.

To act ethically and responsibly, ensuring that our legacy is one of positive impact and lasting change.

Position Summary: The Director, Contracts and Procurement will be responsible for developing and executing contract and procurement strategies and standards that support the company's global capital projects. The incumbent will lead and mentor a high performing team and will work closely with internal stakeholders to identify and secure the best suppliers, negotiate favorable contracts, and drive cost savings and efficiencies in support of the Project Management Office responsibilities.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead the identification and implementation of standards and best practices for contracting and procurement in capital projects.
• Strategize and execute a comprehensive procurement plan that drives the growth and success of the company’s capital projects.
• Collaborate with senior management to identify and prioritize business objectives and develop and implement procurement strategies that align with and support these goals.
• Lead by example, provide guidance and mentorship to the team members to develop their skills and abilities.
• Secure favorable terms and conditions in suppliers, subcontractors, and other stakeholders’ contracts.
• Oversee the project procurement budget and implement cost-saving measures to ensure that project procurement activities are executed in an efficient and cost-effective manner. Continuously monitor and analyze procurement expenditures, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to optimize spending and reduce waste.
• Ensure that the capital project procurement processes are streamlined and optimized for maximum efficiency, while also ensuring that all procurement activities are executed in compliance with company policies and standards.
• Stay ahead of industry trends and best practices in capital project procurement by actively seeking out and incorporating new ideas and innovations. Always evaluate and improve procurement processes and procedures to ensure that they are effective, efficient, and in line with industry standards.
• Conduct performance assessments, identify areas for improvement, and implement changes. Encourage the procurement team to share new ideas and approaches for enhancing procurement operations. Actively seek out opportunities for professional development and education to stay at the forefront of industry advancements and trends.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, Business Administration, PMO preferred.
• A minimum of 15 years of experience supporting large capital projects in commercial and procurement management, with at least 8 years of experience in a leadership role.
• Strong engineering background and experience in a technical industry, such as mining, construction, chemical manufacturing.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

• Ability to communicate and present complex proposals and reports to executive level management.
• Familiar with procurement laws, regulations, and best practices, and experience with procurement software and tools.
• Proficiency in English and using various applications, software, and systems.
• High level of autonomy and meticulous attention to detail.

Safety Requirements: All employees are expected to carry out their work functions in a healthy and safe manner, to encourage and support safe work practices at all times, and to report and/or rectify any unsafe conditions that may come to their attention immediately.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand; climb or balance and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and color vision.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is frequently exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; fumes or airborne particles and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Personal Protective Equipment: Must wear PPE as required based on job duties or when traveling to locations where PPE is essential.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ARCADIUM LITHIUM employs people across a broad range of occupations in locations across the world. We are looking for people to join us in creating, developing, and improving our products, our processes, and our markets. Employees enjoy competitive compensation, a menu of work/life benefits and opportunities to continue developing their skills and building their career.

ARCADIUM LITHIUM is an Equal Opportunity Employer, EEO, AAE, MFDV and supports a drug free workplace.