Contracts and Procurement Specialist

Irving Oil; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company in New Brunswick is seeking a Contracts and Procurement Specialist responsible for strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management. This role focuses on optimizing the supply plan, enhancing supplier collaboration, and implementing strategies to drive efficiency and cost savings. The successful candidate will have a university degree in business or a related field and 5-7 years of experience in contracts and procurement. Competitive compensation and flexible benefits are offered.

Benefits

Work onsite in our beautiful home office

Competitive Compensation including an annual bonus

Flexible Benefits Plan from day one

Paid Vacation

Wellness Support

Opportunity for paid volunteer days

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience within contracts and procurement roles.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business needs.
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to drive value and cost savings.
• Manage supplier contracts, relationships, and performance.
• Optimize the P2P process for efficiency and compliance.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business objectives.
• Negotiate contracts to secure favorable terms and mitigate risks.
• Support supplier relationship management and continuous improvement efforts.
• Monitor and resolve supplier performance issues.

Skills

Strong organizational and analytical skills

Effective communication

Conflict resolution

Relationship-building abilities

Strong negotiation skills

Leadership skills

Project execution understanding

Ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment

Education

University Degree in Business or related field

Job description

As a Contracts and Procurement Specialist, you will be responsible for Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management within an assigned category, ensuring the supply plan is optimized across Irving Oil. Your goal will be to drive efficiency, enhance supplier collaboration, and implement sourcing strategies that support business objectives. Your success will be measured by streamlined procurement processes, impactful sourcing strategies, and strong supplier relationships.

What We Offer

• Work Environment - Work onsite in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café
• Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance
• 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
• Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 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

• Develop and implement category strategies aligned with business needs
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to drive value and cost savings
• Manage supplier contracts, relationships, and performance
• Optimize the P2P process for efficiency and compliance
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business objectives
• Negotiate contracts to secure favorable terms and mitigate risks
• Support supplier relationship management and continuous improvement efforts
• Ensure adherence to supply management policies and best practices
• Monitor and resolve supplier performance issues in partnership with business stakeholders

Your Skills

• Strong organizational and analytical skills to drive results
• Effective communication, conflict resolution, and relationship-building abilities
• Strong negotiation and leadership skills to manage suppliers and contracts
• Robust understanding of project execution
• Proactive with ability to raise awareness of contract activities that impact a project
• Diplomacy, tact, and professional presentation in all interactions
• Ability to adapt and perform in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Your Experience

• University Degree in Business or related field of study
• Minimum 5-7 years’ experience within contracts and procurement roles

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.