Manager, Procurement Insights - Calgary, AB or Saskatoon, SK

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural solutions provider is seeking a Manager, Procurement Insights for their Calgary or Saskatoon location. This role is pivotal in driving data-driven decision-making within the procurement function by integrating market intelligence and analytics. Candidates should have a bachelor's degree in a related field and a minimum of 10 years’ experience in procurement analytics. The position emphasizes developing advanced analytical models and leading a team to enhance supplier management and sourcing strategies, ultimately contributing to a sustainable future for agriculture.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement analytics generating insights from relevant data.
• Professional certifications in Procurement or Data Analytics preferred.
• Solid understanding of procurement concepts such as sourcing strategies and total cost of ownership.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team to develop advanced Procurement and supply chain analytics capabilities.
• Develop Procurement-specific analytical models and dashboards.
• Establish and maintain a Market Intelligence ecosystem for supply chain insights.
• Collaborate with category managers to identify value creation opportunities.
• Analyze large datasets to identify trends and opportunities.

Skills

Procurement analytics

Supply chain management

Data analysis

Market intelligence

Leadership capabilities

AI and Machine Learning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Economics, Engineering, or Data Science

Master’s degree in Supply Chain or Data Science

Tools

SAP ECC

SAP S4

Oracle

PeopleSoft

Job description

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Manager, Procurement Insights - Calgary, AB or Saskatoon, SK

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

Workplace Type: On-Site

Experience Level: Mid-Senior Level

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.

The Manager, Procurement Insights is responsible for integrating Procurement analytics and market intelligence to inform data‑driven decision making, value optimization, and market competitiveness. This role combines procurement, category management, supply chain market intelligence, and analytics expertise to deliver actionable insights to Nutrien’s Procurement team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong blend of category, sourcing, and procurement strategy knowledge, as well as analytical acumen and leadership capabilities. They will combine internal insights with external perspectives to support development of strategic sourcing and continuous improvement initiatives, as well identification of procurement value delivery opportunities.

What You'll Do:

• Lead a team which develops advanced Procurement and supply chain analytics capabilities, with the goal of delivering actionable and relevant insights to the Procurement function.
• Develop and manage Procurement‑specific analytical models and dashboards incorporating innovations and insights through AI and other means to support spend analysis, value delivery, supplier performance management, warehouse and inventory optimization, and contract compliance, among other aspects integral to Procurement.
• Establish and maintain a Market Intelligence ecosystem to supplement internal data insights, that provides intelligence on supply chain and commodity trends, supplier landscapes, and geopolitical risks that could impact sourcing strategies and Nutrien’s supply chain.
• Collaborate with category managers, sourcing and contracting teams, and the business to identify opportunities for value creation through data insights and market intelligence.
• In collaboration with other central functions and stakeholders, analyze large datasets from multiple ERPs and supplier systems to identify trends, anomalies, and opportunities.
• Develop use cases and leverage advanced analytics, including predictive modeling and scenario analysis, to improve sourcing strategy development and execution, supplier management, and procurement operations and capital spend portfolios stewardship.
• Model our core value of safety by leading and enabling a culture in which you and your team are actively contributing to a safe work environment.
• Stay informed about emerging procurement technologies, innovation, supplier intelligence tools, and market dynamics.
• Communicate insights and recommendations to senior procurement and business leadership in a clear, actionable format.

What You'll Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business Analytics, Economics, Engineering, Data Science or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement analytics generating insights from procurement or supply chain related data.
• Professional certifications in Procurement (SCMP), Data Analytics or Data Science would be an asset.
• Knowledge and/or experience in AI, Machine Learning, Category Management, and Procure to Pay would be an asset
• Master’s degree with a concentration in Supply Chain or data science is considered an asset.
• Experience utilizing and incorporating external market intelligence sources (e.g., Beroe, Gartner, Bloomberg, ProcurementIQ or industry‑specific databases).
• Experience working with procurement data in one or more of the following ERP systems: SAP ECC, SAP S4, Oracle, PeopleSoft.
• Solid understanding of procurement concepts such as sourcing strategies, supplier segmentation, tiering, should cost models, total cost of ownership etcli>

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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