Senior Buyer, Corporate Procurement - Calgary, AB or Saskatoon, SK

Nutrien Ag Solutions Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading agricultural services provider is seeking a Senior Buyer for Corporate Procurement based in Calgary or Saskatoon. This mid-senior level role involves managing purchasing processes and contracting initiatives, requiring a Bachelor’s degree and over six years of experience in procurement. The candidate should possess strong ethical standards and expertise in ERP systems like SAP and Oracle. Join our team focused on sourcing excellence and contribute to our mission of Feeding the Future.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of procurement experience required.
• Experience with IT Software, IT Hardware, and Professional Services advised.
• High integrity and business ethics necessary.

Responsibilities

• Support Corporate purchasing execution and cost management.
• Lead tactical sourcing and contracting initiatives.
• Advise end-users on spend optimization opportunities.

Skills

Procurement experience

Tactical sourcing

Contract management

ERP Systems knowledge

High volume Purchase Order processing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Finance or related field

Certifications in Procurement (SCMP/CPSM)

Tools

SAP ECC

Oracle

SAP Ariba

Job description

Senior Buyer, Corporate Procurement - 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.

This role is required to be on-site and will be based out of Calgary, AB or Saskatoon, SK.

The Senior Buyer, Corporate Procurement role is a pivotal role to achieve our goals of sourcing excellence. This position represents a critical member of the buying team, supporting purchasing execution and cost management across Corporate functions across Canada and the US (IT, HR, Finance, Corporate Strategy & Development, Corporate SH&E). This role will primarily support the daily requirements of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, including purchase order processing, and P2P reporting.

What you will do:

• Support Corporate purchasing execution and cost management across Corporate functions.
• Manage and improve purchasing processes across Corporate offices for categories such as IT Software, IT Hardware, Professional Services, Aviation, Facilities Services & Equipment.
• Lead tactical sourcing and contracting initiatives.
• Procure goods and services in accordance with Procurement policies, methodology, and procedures.
• Design and maintain P2P reporting, including volume & value of POs processed, PR-PO processing time, etc.
• Advise end-users on appropriate spend channels, and identify optimization opportunities.
• Identify potential synergies and cost reduction by leveraging scale and volume for purchasing across Corporate offices and identifying improvements in purchasing processes.
• Participate in P2P standardization project, and act as P2P SME on other projects, as required.
• Support and resolve complex invoice issues, including proactive review of statement of accounts for Tier 1 (high spend, critical) suppliers.
• Provide Procurement advice and education to end-users.
• Escalate high-value transactions with no sourcing event or Agreement to appropriate Sr. Manager.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field.
• Certifications in disciplines such as Procurement (SCMP/CPSM).
• 6+ years of procurement experience, including tactical sourcing, contracting, high volume Purchase Order (PO) processing.
• Experience with procurement of IT Software, IT Hardware, and Professional Services.
• Expert knowledge of ERP Systems - SAP ECC and Oracle.
• Experience with SAP Ariba.
• Knowledge of P2P automation tools, and processes.
• High degree of ethics, discretion, honesty, fairness, and sound business practices to secure and maintain Nutrien’s reputation in the market.

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!

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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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