Sr Advisor, Capital Procurement, Redwater

Nutrien

$95K — $115K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Law, or related field.
  • 6+ years in strategic sourcing or contract management.
  • Proficiency in legal and commercial contract negotiations.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills in a dynamic environment.
  • Experience with enterprise asset management systems (SAP / Oracle).
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Certifications in procurement are a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Develop procurement strategies aligned with stakeholder needs.
  • Implement sourcing strategies based on capital program demands and supplier dynamics.
  • Execute procurement activities following best practices and company policies.
  • Lead RFx processes, bid evaluations, and contract negotiations.
  • Manage daily contract requests and support contractor onboarding.
  • Prepare contract documentation and recommendations for award.
  • Champion diversity and inclusion initiatives within procurement.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage.
  • Generous retirement plan with employer matching.
  • Tuition assistance and ongoing training opportunities.
  • Employee Assistance Programs and inclusive leave policies.
  • Collaborative work culture focused on safety and integrity.
Full Job Description
Sr Advisor, Capital Procurement, Redwater

Requisition ID: 33257

Location: Redwater, AB, CAN, T0A 2W0

Workplace Type: On-Site

Experience Level: Associate

Job Type: Full Time

What You'll Do:

  • Proactively develop procurement strategies, providing expert advice and obtaining stakeholder buy-in for current and future capital procurement needs while ensuring compliance to company policies and procedures
  • Utilizing your strong problem solving and analytical skills, develop and implement practical sourcing and stakeholder engagement strategies. Align strategies with Capital program demand forecasts, work scope requirements, potential opportunities and risks, supplier and industry dynamics, and other business drivers
  • Execute procurement sourcing activities, upholding the integrity of best procurement practice, while ensuring these practices are in accordance with Nutrien policies and procedures
  • Develop tailored procurement strategies and contract execution plans in support of Project Management stage gate review processes
  • Facilitate the sourcing of goods and services, including leading the RFx processes, reviewing scopes of work, establishing evaluation criteria, and commercial compensation structures. Lead bid evaluations, lead and support negotiations, and support contract execution through to closeout activities
  • Responsible for drafting contract exhibits and participating in negotiation of terms and conditions
  • Lead efforts for strategic alignment and procurement effectiveness with Category Management, other Procurement team members, and the business
  • Manage the day-to-day contract related requests such as supporting contractor on-boarding requirements, change management activities, and claims management
  • Prepare contract strategy documents, recommendations to award, and contract executive summaries
  • Be a champion of Nutrien's Diversity and Inclusion efforts regarding Indigenous engagement and inclusion
  • Engage in peer leadership, coaching, and mentoring with team members across all potash site locations


What You'll Bring:

  • Bachelor's degree required in Business, Engineering, Law, or a related discipline. A combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered
  • 6+ years relevant experience in strategic sourcing, contract management, Supply Chain Management, project management, engineering, or a related field
  • A proactive, high-energy mindset with the ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment, effectively engaging with both internal customers and external suppliers
  • Proficiency in legal and commercial contract negotiations
  • Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills
  • Strong commercial and business acumen
  • Solid technical and analytical skills
  • Proven track record in leading engagements or problem-solving with experience coordinating cross-functional teams
  • Practical experience with enterprise asset management systems (SAP / Oracle) and spend management tools (Ariba)
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and ability to quickly adapt to new technologies
  • Certifications in related disciplines such as procurement (e.g., SCMP/CPSM) are considered an asset
  • Targeted experience in competitive sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract execution, supplier relationship management, spend analytics, and supplier risk management will be considered a strong asset
  • Experience with contract management/administration, including invoice validation, contract interpretation, and claims management, will be considered an asset


What You'll Get:

  • Purpose-Driven Work - Make an impact as part of a global team feeding the future and support farmers locally and around the world
  • Excellent Benefits - Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, plus a retirement program with generous employer matching for your future
  • Grow Your Career - Tuition assistance for future education and ongoing learning and training opportunities for career advancement pathways across the organization
  • Support When it Matters - Employee Assistance Programs, inclusive leaves, and paid time for holidays, volunteering, vacation, and wellness
  • Thrive in a Strong Culture - Guided by our core values we put safety first, act with integrity, are stronger together, and deliver with excellence in a collaborative, high-performing environment


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