Procurement Specialist, Contracts

Irving Oil Ltd.; Canada; On-site; CAD 66,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fitness facility access

Onsite medical team

Annual bonus plan

Pension plan

Volunteer day program

Job summary

Irving Oil is seeking a Procurement Specialist to support turnaround procurement activities, develop category strategies, and manage supplier relationships within the Turnaround, Labour Relations & Operations Procurement team. The role emphasizes collaboration with stakeholders, delivering on commitments, and driving cost savings across procure-to-pay processes.

Experience includes a university degree in Business or related field, 5+ years in contracts and procurement, and familiarity with

Qualifications

• University degree in Business or related field.
• Minimum 5 years' experience within contracts and procurement roles.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Excel and SharePoint desired).
• Familiarity with Oracle, or SAP are an asset.
• Strong negotiation and leadership skills to manage suppliers and contracts.

Responsibilities

• Support turnaround procurement activities by working closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop and execute category profiles, sourcing strategies and supplier engagement plan
• Independently manage all aspects of work assignments in accordance with company policies and procedures while working within established Procure to Pay (P2P) process
• Support the identification, negotiation, implementation, and realization of cost savings and category strategies
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to drive value and cost savings
• Manage supplier contracts, relationships, and performance
• Draft contractual agreements and support negotiations of GSA's, MSA's, and other agreements
• Support supplier relationship management and continuous improvement efforts
• Effectively manage procurement cycles to align with project schedules
• Monitor and resolve supplier performance issues in partnership with business stakeholders
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including extended shifts and periods of increased operational demand

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Negotiation

Leadership

Relationship building

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

As a Procurement Specialist, you will support the development and execution of sourcing strategies, procure goods and services, and manage supplier contracts and relationships for Irving Oil's Turnaround, Labour Relations & Operations Procurement team. Your goal will be to enable effective procurement activities by collaborating with stakeholders, aligning with business priorities, and ensuring timely delivery of commitments. Success in this position will be demonstrated through your ability to effectively manage multiple customers and suppliers, align with market, procurement strategies and priorities, delivery plans, and consistently deliver on commitments within established timelines.

What We Offer:

• Work Environment - Work and grow within Canada's largest Refinery, with strong safety culture, access to a fitness facility, an onsite medical team, and a café.
• Competitive Compensation - Including an annual bonus plan, and pension plan
• 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, too
• Wellness Support - With 24/7 access to our 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:

• Support turnaround procurement activities by working closely with internal and external stakeholders to develop and execute category profiles, sourcing strategies and supplier engagement plan
• Independently manage all aspects of work assignments in accordance with company policies and procedures while working within established Procure to Pay (P2P) process
• Support the identification, negotiation, implementation, and realization of cost savings and category strategies
• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives to drive value and cost savings
• Manage supplier contracts, relationships, and performance
• Draft contractual agreements and support negotiations of GSA's, MSA's, and other agreements
• Support supplier relationship management and continuous improvement efforts
• Effectively manage procurement cycles to align with project schedules
• Monitor and resolve supplier performance issues in partnership with business stakeholders
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including extended shifts and periods of increased operational demand

Your Skills:

• Strong organizational and analytical skills to drive results
• Effective communication skills (oral and written) for clearly conveying information to stakeholders across varying level of organization
• Basic understanding of legal concepts related to commercial contracts, and procurement would be an advantage
• Strong negotiation and leadership skills to manage suppliers and contracts
• Good 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, along with and strong relationship building abilities
• Ability to adapt and perform in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

Your Experience:

• University degree in Business or related field of study
• Minimum 5 years' experience within contracts and procurement roles
• Proficiency with MS Office (skills in Excel and SharePoint are desired)
• Familiarity with Oracle, or SAP are an asset

The expected annual salary range for this position is $66,267 - $87,804. Placement within range will be based on relevant experience, qualifications, and skills.

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.

As a family-owned company deeply rooted in our communities, we work hard to make a difference in the places we serve.

For more than 100 years, our commitment to doing good business has been grounded in our commitment to people - to our employees, to our customers, and to our communities.

Our mission is focused on our continued evolution to meet the changing needs of our customers.

We are devoted to being part of the solution, in providing the safe and reliable energy that our customers need, while taking concrete steps to evolve our business for the future.