Nutrien Ltd. Looking for Senior Advisor, Procurement at Vanscoy, SK Full Time

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 – Vanscoy Potash

In collaboration with the site procurement teams, and supported by Category Management, the Senior Advisor will support procurement activities at Vanscoy, as well as within the Potash Business Unit. This position will play a critical role for the “on-site” team supporting site surface and underground capital procurement, site level/potash wide contracts along with supplier relationship management partner to the Maintenance, Operations, Capital and Engineering teams.

The successful candidate must be able to develop and execute procurement and contracting strategies for operations, maintenance, and projects initiatives. Specifically design and feasibility engineering, mining equipment, custom fabrication and on-site services. This individual will be a strong team player and critical thinker who understands the need for process while being dynamic and flexible, can sort and prioritize competing priorities, bring disparate viewpoints together under a common strategy and execute on value-add solutions. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Procurement professional to identify and execute on the broad operational initiatives and projects which create short- and long-term value for Nutrien.

The Senior Advisor will lead development and execution of aligned sourcing strategies and work plans supporting operational projects while collaborating with Nutrien’s internal customers as a Procurement business partner. Further, the Senior Advisor will support site-level category strategy execution on expenditures and support and manage external supplier relationships.

This position is located in Vanscoy, SK, Canada and is not available for remote work.

What you will do:
Directly support and work with site procurement and Category Management team members executing various operational requirements for the Potash Business Unit, such as optimization through systemization and automation of inventory, and utilization of enabled systems (Ariba)

Facilitate and support end users’ needs for sourcing goods and services, including providing appropriate and timely input to planning of operational needs; leading RFx processes including developing high-quality scopes of work, evaluating bids, negotiation preparation and execution, completing and implementing contracts which deliver best value to our internal customers.

Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure the best value for Nutrien is realized, balancing safety, quality, schedule, and costs.

Maintain relationships with key suppliers/service providers and supporting Nutrien’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion efforts

What you will bring:
8+ years’ relevant experience and understanding in supply chain management – strategic sourcing, procurement and contract management

Excellent understanding of the potash mining industry

Experience in ARIBA and SAP considered an asset

Familiarity with ISNetworld or other supplier qualification tools/methodologies

Supply Chain Management Professional Designation, a bachelor’s degree, Professional Parts Person Designation or equivalent education

Appropriate professional accreditation (e.g., SCMP or similar) would be beneficial

Motivated, high-energy and self-starter business mindset with excellent facilitation, problem-solving and analytical skills

Ability to build and maintain relationships within our supply chain, internal and external stakeholders

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with comfort working cross-functionally to gather information and resolve conflicts

Proficiency in legal and commercial contract negotiations involving multiple stakeholders

Capital procurement execution experience

Ability to prioritize work in a very dynamic environment

Strategic sourcing, project management and work scope development and execution experience

Skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other MS Office applications

High degree of ethics, discretion, honesty, fairness, and sound business practices to secure and maintain Nutrien’s reputation in the market

Practical experience with, enterprise asset management (maintenance, procurement, inventory management), spend management (e.g., Ariba, Analysis & Reports) and enterprise resource planning systems and tools (SAP) considered an asset

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. Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 is a condition of employment and that proof of vaccination will be required, with minimal exceptions, unless prohibited by applicable law. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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