Contracting Specialist

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural company is seeking a Contracting Specialist based in Calgary or Saskatoon. The role involves managing competitive sourcing events, contract negotiations, and ensuring stakeholder satisfaction. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience in contracting or supply chain. Join us to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment promoting safety and inclusion.

Qualifications

• 6+ years relevant experience in complex contracting supporting category management or equivalent.
• Clear understanding of enterprise asset management systems and data management tools.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Enable a culture of safety in the work environment.
• Support the strategic sourcing process with Category Managers.
• Manage competitive sourcing events and build contracts.
• Lead global and regional sourcing events with competing priorities.
• Conduct RFP evaluation and supplier selection.

Skills

Contract negotiation

Stakeholder management

Risk management

Analytical abilities

Supply chain management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain or Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Ariba

Job description

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Contracting Specialist - Calgary, AB or Saskatoon, SK

Location: Calgary, AB, CA, T2J 7E8 Saskatoon, SK, CA, S7K 5R6

Workplace Type: On-Site

Experience Level: Associate

Job Type: Full Time

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: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. When we say we care, we mean it. We’re creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.

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.

What You’ll Do:

• Model our core value of safety by enabling a culture in which you and your team are actively contributing to a safe work environment.
• Partner with Category Managers and Specialists across Category Management to support the strategic sourcing process.
• Manage competitive sourcing events, build and negotiate contracts across multiple categories, technical categories and complex categories.
• Lead a mix of global and regional sourcing events, often with competing priorities and challenging timelines.
• Strong risk management and T&C skills with adequate commercial acumen to find creative and innovative alternatives and strategies.
• Expertise in contract formation and negotiation that would also include commercial aspects (should cost modeling, supplier market analysis, KPI’s).
• Lead stakeholder management in partnership with the corresponding Category manager.
• Lead the RFP evaluation and supplier selection.

What You’ll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or similar discipline.
• 6+ years relevant experience in complex contracting supporting category management, strategic sourcing, supply chain management or equivalent.
• Analytical abilities and experience using quantitative insights to make decisions and influence stakeholders.
• Clear and solid understanding of, and practical experience with, enterprise asset management systems (SAP/Oracle), spend management tools (e.g., Ariba, Analysis & Reports), data management tools and source-to-pay systems (eProcurement).
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capability.

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!

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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At Nutrien, we never stop growing, because our world never does. Our size can help us weather a storm, but with that ability comes a great responsibility—to our growers and customers, our employees and shareholders, our communities, and the planet.

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