Sr Mgr, Capital Procurement, Potash

Nutrien; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Manager of Capital Procurement to drive sourcing strategies for the Potash business unit. This pivotal role involves overseeing a substantial procurement budget while ensuring quality and efficiency in operations. The ideal candidate will bring over a decade of experience in capital procurement within mining or industrial sectors, demonstrating expertise in contract negotiation and stakeholder engagement. Join a forward-thinking company committed to sustainability and innovation, and help shape the future of agriculture through strategic procurement practices.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in capital procurement in mining/industrial settings.
• Strong initiative and dedication to best-in-class procurement strategies.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement of ~$900 million in goods and services annually.
• Lead complex capital project negotiations and contract execution.

Skills

Procurement Strategy

Contract Negotiation

Stakeholder Engagement

Data Analysis

Team Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Engineering, or Supply Chain Management

MBA or Graduate Degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Ariba

Job description

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.

Reporting to the Procurement Lead, Capital NPK the Sr. Manager Capital Procurement - Potash, will be responsible for developing and driving sourcing and business strategy for the procurement of goods and services aligned to Nutrien’s capital program objectives. You will oversee the Potash capital procurement organization, ensuring appropriate/optimal structure and talent recruitment and retention within it. The role will be a critical strategic partner to Potash Operations teams, Category Management, Procurement Governance and internal customers in planning and managing spend while procuring quality products and services to improve reliability and create efficiency.

What You Will Do

• Represent the capital procurement team for the Potash business unit and engage with Nitrogen and Phosphate procurement to create standardization and explore opportunities
• Responsible for the safe and efficient procurement of ~$900 CAD million goods and services annually
• Analyze and plan for capital procurement initiative opportunities in a 5-year horizon
• Address internal stakeholder needs whilst ensuring quality outputs in market events, contracts, scopes of work and total cost of ownership
• Assess industry/supplier landscape by utilizing market research and supplier due diligence
• Manage Source to Contract and Procure to Pay processes supporting capital program requirements
• Lead complex capital project negotiations through to final contract(s) and execution
• Organize and manage the integration of procurement tasks into the capital project process including the implementation and change management of these tasks
• Lead the development and implementation of a standardized capital procurement planning tool
• Drive achievement of value creation goals as they relate to efficiency, risk management, project aggregation and supply chain optimization
• Lead integration of Capital Procurement with Procurement Operations, Category Management strategies, and Potash business requirements for safe, efficient production
• Ensure local supplier, community partnerships and Indigenous engagement
• Coach, counsel and develop the performance of the Potash Capital Procurement team
• Maintain and strengthen internal and external relationships
  
  

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree required - Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field – MBA or graduate degree is considered an asset
• 10+ years relevant experience in leading procurement for capital projects in a mining/industrial setting
• Certifications in Supply Chain, Project Management or Logistics is considered an asset
• Strong initiative, work ethic, and dedication to constructing and executing best-in-class procurement strategies and plans which will directly create value for Nutrien
• Expert understanding of capital project execution requirements, procurement policies, processes and procedures and proven capability to implement across all levels of the operations.
• High competency in analyzing data to identify opportunities and resolve problems
• Customer focus mentality – putting the needs of the business first whilst ensuring there is alignment and collaboration
• Superior relationship building skills – strong communication and change management acumen
• Experience with complex high value contract negotiation and formation for capital projects
• Commercial business savvy in a large industrial/mining setting
• Experience managing and developing a high performing team of procurement professionals
• Practical experience with enterprise asset management systems (SAP/Oracle) and spend management tools (Ariba)
  
  

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!

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