Strategic Sourcing & Contracts Associate

Irving Oil Ltd.; New Brunswick; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite fitness facility

Annual bonus plan

Pension plan

Parking allowance

Flexible benefits

Paid vacation

Wellness allowance

Volunteer day

Donation matching program

Job summary

Irving Oil Ltd. is seeking an Associate Procurement Specialist, Contracts, in the Products and Terminals category, to support strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier relationship management, and optimized procurement outcomes.

You will execute category strategies that deliver measurable cost savings, ensure contract and supplier performance, and contribute to P2P process improvements while partnering with stakeholders across the organization.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in Business or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 2-5 years’ experience within Contracts and Procurement roles

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing and implementing category and sourcing strategies
• Partner with stakeholders to understand business requirements, priorities, and market dynamics
• Execute strategic sourcing initiatives and competitive procurement activities
• Identify and capture opportunities for value creation, cost savings, and process efficiency
• Manage contracts and supplier relationships to ensure performance and compliance
• Support Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process improvement initiatives
• Monitor supplier performance and resolve issues related to the delivery of goods and services
• Support supplier relationship management initiatives and collaboration opportunities
• Negotiate agreements that balance business objectives and supplier partnerships
• Contribute to change management initiatives and process improvements
• Track, analyze, and report on procurement KPIs, opportunities, and results
• Participate in project activities, provide progress updates, and support data-driven decision-making
• Ensure compliance with all applicable procurement policies, procedures, and standards

Skills

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Communication

Contract administration

Procurement knowledge

Strategic sourcing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Procurement systems

Job description

Irving Oil Ltd. is seeking an Associate Procurement Specialist, Contracts, in the Products and Terminals category, to support strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier relationship management, and optimized procurement outcomes.

You will execute category strategies that deliver measurable cost savings, ensure contract and supplier performance, and contribute to P2P process improvements while partnering with stakeholders across the organization.