Leader, Feedstock Operations (Hybrid)

NOVA Chemicals; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

NOVA Chemicals is seeking a Leader in Feedstock Operations to manage feedstock strategies for polyethylene products. This influential role requires extensive industry experience and strong leadership skills to optimize feedstock operations and support long-term objectives, with the option for a hybrid work schedule.

Benefits

Flexible benefit programs

Relocation assistance considered

Ad hoc travel required

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industry-related experience or 14+ years with a combination of post-secondary education and industry experience.
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated experience leading high-performing cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Manage feedstock supply arrangements and relationships with suppliers.
• Lead and mentor the Feedstock Operations team.
• Oversee contract compliance and operational performance.

Skills

Planning

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Education

University graduate in business, engineering, or finance

Job description

This position could be located in the following location(s) : NOVA Head Office – Calgary, AB

• This position provides the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays each week, with the requirement to report to the primary NOVA Chemicals work location on Tuesdays through Thursdays. Employees can opt out of the hybrid schedule and will be expected to work Monday-Friday from the primary work location.

Who We Are :

At NOVA Chemicals we are reshaping plastics for a better, more sustainable world. Our dedicated team of talented individuals works collaboratively to create circular plastic solutions that make everyday life safer, healthier and better. With a focus on safety, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship, we strive to constantly improve and shape the future of our industry. Join our team of talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and be a part of our journey towards sustainability leadership. Together we can create a better, more circular tomorrow.

NOVA Chemicals, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

We are seeking a Leader, Feedstock Operations, who will be instrumental in advancing NOVA Chemicals’ feedstock strategies that will maximize long-term value for our polyethylene (PE) products. Reporting to the Vice President, Energy, Feedstock & Infrastructure, this influential and collaborative role is responsible for the day-to-day management and optimization of commercial arrangements to ensure NOVA Chemicals’ feedstock portfolio is industry cost competitive and reliable.

You Will Use Your Expertise To :

• Manage the commercial operations of NOVA Chemicals’ feedstock supply arrangements, including establishing and maintaining relationships with ethane suppliers and service providers
• Lead and mentor Feedstock Operations team
• Lead feedstock operations, contract compliance and short-term optimization of contracts
• Lead feedstock inventory management and optimization
• Lead feedstock budgeting, forecasting, reporting, internal compliance and 3rd party audits
• Hold accountability for the successful resolution of daily operational issues ensuring contract compliance
• Identify and capture short term supply opportunities through commercial arrangements
• Support negotiations in respect of contracting long-term feedstock and infrastructure contracts and opportunities
• Support generation of the feedstock strategy ensuring alignment with corporate vision
• Lead the creation of supply forecasts and monitor operational performance of the portfolio
• Effectively communicate portfolio performance to senior leadership
• Leverage knowledge of industry dynamics to evaluate risks and opportunities, develop, and make recommendations on commercial prospects with a goal of optimizing feedstock acquisition costs for NOVA Chemicals’ manufacturing facilities.
• Work cross-functionally with other business teams to generate new commercial opportunities that will improve NOVA Chemicals’ overall performance.

What We Are Looking For :

• University graduate with a degree in business, engineering, or finance with 10+ years of industry related experience and continued professional development or 14+ years combination of post-secondary, industry related experience and continued professional development
• Excellent planning, time management, problem-solving and analytical skills
• Proven ability to collaborate with various levels of the organization to achieve goals
• Ability to influence outcomes cross functionally and at all levels in the organization
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation skills
• Team player with strong leadership and collaboration skills
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing high-performing, cross-functional teams
• Ability to inspire, coach, and mentor team leaders and individual contributors
• Willingness to incorporate feedback and adapt if necessary
• Excellent at building and maintaining internal and external business relationships
• Ability to balance multiple competing priorities
• Knowledge of the North American natural gas and natural gas liquids industry will be an asset
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on execution
• Commercial development experience is an asset

You Can Stand Out If :

• You are passionate about your work and put care and thought into all that you do.
• You are responsible and follow through with your commitments to others and to safety.
• You are innovative and are willing to challenge your biases when problem solving.
• You are collaborative , inclusive, and work well with others towards team goals.

Additional Information :

• Relocation will be considered for this position
• Compensation will be commensurate with education and experience
• This role requires ad hoc travel

Why NOVA Chemicals?

NOVA Chemicals’ flexible benefit programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees, because when it comes to benefits, everyone has different priorities. Our benefits offerings will vary based on your work location and are an element of the “Total Rewards” package used to reward employees.