Associate Procurement Specialist - Buyer

Irving Energy US; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension plan

Flexible benefits

Paid vacation

Wellness program

Volunteer days

Job summary

Irving Oil in New Brunswick, Canada, is seeking a Procurement to Pay Specialist to manage requisitions, supplier selection, PO issuance and payments.

You will work with ERP systems including Oracle EBS, bring 2–3 years P2P experience and a university degree in SCM, Finance, or Accounting, and negotiate favorable terms.

This role emphasizes accuracy, timely PO closure, and collaboration with diverse teams to support safe, reliable operations.

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in SCM, Finance, or Accounting.
• 2–3 years of Procure to Pay, sourcing and negotiation experience.
• Familiar with basic Contract Management principles.
• Experience with various ERP systems; Oracle EBS is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Understand business requirements and manage procure-to-pay daily.
• Negotiate with qualified suppliers for best value.
• Negotiate PO terms with guidance from senior Buyers.
• Issue purchase orders and obtain approvals.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure PO commitments.
• Expedite deliveries to site dates.
• Resolve invoice holds/errors to ensure timely payment.
• Close POs timely to mitigate risk.

Skills

Independent work

Team collaboration

Communication

Attention to detail

Time management

Negotiation

MS Office

Education

Bachelors in SCM/Finance/Accounting

Tools

Oracle EBS

ERP systems

Job description

What We Offer:

• Work Environment - Work and grow within Canada's largest Refinery, with strong safety culture, access to a fitness facility, an onsite medical team, and a café
• Competitive Compensation - Including an annual bonus plan, and pension plan
• Flexible Benefits Plan - In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs
• Paid Vacation - Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too
• Wellness Support - With 24/7 access to our Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community - Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program

Your Responsibilities:

• Understand business requirements and effectively manage the procure to pay process by daily review of requisitions for procurement of goods and/or services
• Negotiate with qualified suppliers to ensure the best value for the company
• Negotiate payment terms, purchase order terms and conditions with guidance from more experienced Buyers
• Issue purchase orders and gain appropriate approval
• Follow through with suppliers/contractors to ensure purchase order commitments are acknowledged
• Expedite deliveries of goods as required at site dates
• Resolve any invoice holds/errors to ensure payment to suppliers
• Manage timely closure of Purchase Orders (POs) to mitigate risk

Your Skills:

• Able to work independently or as part of a team, and collaborate with diverse groups
• Effective communication-written, verbal, and interpersonal
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Time management and ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Negotiation skills with the ability to influence outcomes, resolve differences, and secure mutually beneficial agreements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite

Your Experience:

• A university degree or an equivalent combination of education and related experience in Supply Chain Management, Finance, or Accounting
• 2-3 years of experience with Procure to Pay procedures, sourcing, and negotiation
• Familiar with basic principles of Contract Management
• Experience with various ERPs
• Experience with Oracle EBS is an asset

The expected annual salary range for this position is $55,223 - $73,170. Placement within range will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, and skills.

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that's created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.