Advisor, Procurement Operations

Nutrien Ag Solutions; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Purpose-Driven Work

Excellent Benefits

Grow Your Career

Support When it Matters

Strong Culture

Job summary

Nutrien Ag Solutions is seeking an Advisor, Procurement Operations to drive procurement strategy across Downstream operations in North America. The role collaborates with cross-functional teams to optimize procure-to-pay workflows and ensure compliant, value-driven sourcing.

You will work with SAP S/4HANA, Ariba Guided Buying, and Candex, promoting efficiency and standardization while upholding safety and ethics. A growth-focused, collaborative culture awaits.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years of progressive procurement experience in an industrial environment.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, SCM, Finance or related field; equivalent experience considered.
• Certification in procurement/lean methods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Implement and align procurement strategy across Downstream operations.
• Execute procure-to-pay activities for North American retail business.
• Collaborate with Potash, Nitrogen, Phosphate, and Category Management to standardize practices.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities to reduce risk and boost value.
• Provide reliable, proactive support to Operations and internal customers.
• Uphold safety, ethics, and procurement policy standards.

Skills

Procurement

Contract Compliance

Stakeholder Management

Data Analysis

SAP S/4HANA

Ariba Guided Buying

Candex

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance

Tools

SAP S/4HANA

Ariba Guided Buying

Candex

Job description

Career Opportunities: Advisor, Procurement Operations (35173)

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose,Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

Job Summary

This role reports directly to the Sr Manager, Downstream Procurement Operations.

What You'll Do:

Procurement Strategy and Execution

• Implement the Procurement department strategy across Downstream operations to support value creation, enterprise-wide efficiency, and consistent market approaches
• Execute procure to pay activities for North American retail business within the Downstream business unit
• Collaborate with internal stakeholder groups, including Potash, Nitrogen, Phosphate, and Category Management, to reduce duplication and support aligned procurement practices
• Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities that deliver sustainable value and help mitigate organizational risk
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment, strengthen procurement capabilities, and maintain high service levels for internal customers
• Uphold Nutrien’s safety programs, ethical standards, and procurement policy requirements throughout sourcing activities and supplier engagements

Procurement Support

• Analyze business requirements to determine appropriate fulfillment channels and procurement mechanisms for requisitions
• Champion P2P excellence across Downstream by supporting consistent, efficient, and compliant execution of purchasing activities from requisition through purchase order and payment through digital tools including SAP S4/HANA, Ariba Guided Buying and Candex
• Optimize the buying experience by promoting the effective use of preferred suppliers, catalogs, contracts, and digital buying channels while reducing unnecessary complexity and off-channel spend
• Partner with end users and cross-functional teams to resolve buying and P2P challenges, improve process performance, and identify opportunities for standardization, automation, and continuous improvement
• Monitor regional spend data to identify opportunities for sourcing events, contracting, or spend channel migration
• Support adoption and effective use of digital procurement platforms, contract execution tools, and automated sourcing systems

Service Delivery Focus

• Support collaboration across Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream Operations by connecting back-office and frontline teams
• Deliver reliable and responsive support to Operations by understanding stakeholder priorities and resolving procurement-related issues
• Act as a point of contact for end-user technical queries, coordinate resolution, and elevate complex matters to management when required
• Build productive supplier relationships and support commercial and process improvements that create measurable value for Nutrien
• Coordinate with Procurement, Legal, Accounts Payable, IT, and other interdependent teams to support alignment across back-office functions

What You'll Bring:

Knowledge

• Minimum of 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in procurement practices including buying and contract compliance, procurement operations, or supply chain within an industrial environment
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field; equivalent relevant professional experience may be considered
• Professional certification or ongoing development in Procurement, Inventory Management, Lean Six Sigma, Negotiation, or Operational Planning is considered an asset

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to develop practical and actionable recommendations
• Self-motivated and collaborative approach, with the ability to manage priorities and contribute to change initiatives
• Strong negotiation, commercial, and stakeholder-management skills that support favorable and sustainable outcomes
• Working knowledge of procurement processes, sourcing methods, contract administration, and Procure-to-Pay practices
• Proficiency with digital procurement and enterprise systems; experience with SAP S/4HANA, Ariba Guided Buying, or Candex is an asset

Abilities

• Independently manage assigned procurement, buying and supplier-management activities, seeking guidance for higher-complexity or higher-risk matters
• Communicate effectively with management, employees, suppliers, and cross-functional partners through clear written communication and presentations
• Maintain a hands-on and adaptable approach, completing a range of duties required to achieve team objectives
• Build alignment across business units and influence stakeholders toward consistent procurement practices and market approaches
• Exercise sound judgment, attention to detail, and appropriate escalation in a fast-paced operational environment

What You'll Get:

• Purpose-Driven Work –Make an impact as part of a global team feedingthe future and support farmerslocally and around the world
• Excellent Benefits – Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, plus a retirement program with generous employer matching foryour future
• Grow Your Career – Tuition assistancefor future education and ongoing learning and training opportunities for career advancement pathwaysacross 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 valueswe put safety first, act with integrity, are stronger together, and deliver with excellence in a collaborative, high-performing environment

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, 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.Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

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