Senior, Buyer

Job Description

Senior, Buyer  - (Redwater, Alberta, Canada)

At Nutrien, our Purpose is to grow our world from the ground up and we do so with safety and integrity as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.

Nutrien is a leading provider of agricultural products, services, and solutions. With approximately 23,000 employees world-wide, we are the largest producer of potash (by capacity) and one of the world’s largest producers of nitrogen and phosphate. We also operate a leading agriculture retail network that services over 500,000 growers.

We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, who are innovators in search of a better way, and who believe in inclusion.

Working at Nutrien will provide you an opportunity to help us Feed the Future, and grow your career.

This position reports to the Manager, Procurement, Redwater & Ft. Sask

This position is located in Redwater, Alberta, Canada and is not available for remote work.

What you will do:

• Collaboration with internal clients to develop high-quality service, rental, blanket, and time collection Purchase Orders
• Manage ISNetworld database to ensure our key suppliers maintain compliance
• Manage rates and activity codes in SAP and MCiTrack
• Creating value through RFI, and RFP activities to bring innovation and create healthy competition
• Supplier setup and updates and assist in the communication & implementation of new contracts at sites
• Development of a high-quality contract plan for execution
• Collaboration with internal clients to understand site process, needs, goals, priorities, opportunities, scope, and technical information and manage Nutrien internal customer needs (scopes of work, specifications, volumes, price points)
• Market Intelligence to assess industry/supplier landscape by performing market research and supplier due diligence in support of customer needs
• Development of high-quality contract strategy: spend analysis, stakeholder mapping, scope/client needs, risk assessment, supplier landscape, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), Opportunities, and value creation
• RFx events in Ariba including RFI for market intelligence and RFP for contract award
• Development of high-quality industry best practice performance metrics applicable to the specific contract
• Negotiation strategy and bid evaluation process
• Quarterly business reviews using key KPIs and internal clients to drive productive discussions to improve safety, quality, and productivity
• Developing Continuous Improvement initiatives aligned with site needs and priorities that create value in the following areas: Contract development and management, supplier performance and business reviews (KPI, safety, quality, productivity), market intelligence/technology & innovation, risk management, reliability & process improvement, spend analytics & recommendations, transaction automation, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, Sustainability (ESG), Safety (SIF elimination)
• Meet challenging individual and department goals & objectives targets identified by management

What you will bring:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in strategic procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, and/or supply chain
• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA/Master’s degree preferred
• Certifications in disciplines such as Procurement (SCMP/CPSM), Inventory Management (CIPS), Lean / Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence are preferred, but not required
• Preference is given to experience at a large industrial site in the petrochemical or oil and gas industry
• Considerations will be given to candidates with category management and senior plant buying experience utilizing SAP ECC P2P and Ariba S2C
• Demonstrated record of training in data analytics, Excel, Ariba, SAP, procurement/supply chain processes, negotiation techniques, and contract content
• Ability to create value through stakeholder engagement, data & recommendations, contracts, and continuous improvement
• Experience with major service categories
• Broad experience in the supply chain, S2C, and S2P processes and tools, and a more targeted experience in spend analytics, category strategy development and implementation, competitive sourcing, supplier negotiations & contract execution, supplier relationship & contract management, and supplier risk management

Are you a good match? Apply today!

Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check and may be required to undergo a substance test.  While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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