Supply Management Lead

Canadian Natural Resources Limited; Calgary; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas producer in Calgary is looking for a Supply Management Lead to enhance its Mining Oil Sands operations. This role requires over 10 years of experience in contract management, alongside strong leadership capabilities. Candidates should excel in organization, negotiation, and customer service. The company promotes a culture that values teamwork and integrity while offering competitive compensation, including bonuses, benefits, and opportunities for community involvement. Legal authorization to work in Canada is required.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Stock options

Health benefits

Paid time off

Volunteer opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of related industry experience, with 8+ years in contract management.
• 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong organization skills to multitask on several projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead teams to achieve business goals.
• Develop and execute supply management strategies.
• Coach and mentor team development.

Skills

Contract management

Leadership

Customer service

Analytical skills

Negotiation

Organization

Education

Post-secondary education

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Supply Management Lead to join our team! At Canadian Natural, we believe our employees are the key to unlocking potential. Join our team and be part of a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

As a Supply Management Lead for Mining Oil Sands operation and Sustaining Capital Lead, your work and accomplishments will contribute to the overall success of our Mining, Bitumen production and upgrading operation. You will utilize your strong relationship building skills to maintain an excellent level of customer service and professionalism. This is an excellent opportunity to demonstrate your value and contribute to one of the premier oil and gas producers in the world.

• Job location:Calgary, Alberta - with frequent travel to operational Mining Oil Sands sites
• Safety sensitive position:Yes
• Application deadline: January 8, 2026

Key Accountabilities:

• Lead people toward meeting Canadian Natural’s and Supply Management's vision, mission and goals
• Maintain and align team workloads, outputs and processes to ensure that team efforts contribute to and align with business objectives and practices
• Develop and execute supply management and contracting strategies to reduce total costs cycles
• Support the supply management contracting team (6 - 8 people) to execute agreement from requisition, contract execution and contract administration
• Support the team in liaising with legal, risk, finance, accounting, internal client business units, and other stakeholders to ensure adherence to policies and procedures
• Deal with performance reviews and performance management of your team and contribute with hiring aiming to create a high performing team
• Coach and mentor the development of the team
• Provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts

What You Bring to the Role:

• 10 plus years of related industry experience with 8 plus years in contract management (Requisition, RFP, Bid Analysis, T&C’s negotiation, contract execution, contract administration)
• 5 plus years in a leadership role with post-secondary education
• Strong organization skills and the ability to multitask on several projects simultaneously
• Knowledge of negotiation best practices, both in-person and in written form
• Outstanding analytical skills to make effective decisions
• Drive and accountability to execute timely agreement
• Superior customer service with an ability to work cohesively with Operational Vice President and Managers to support client needsand concerns
• Legal knowledge, understanding of contract law, being able to discuss the agreements and their ramifications with legal professionals

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development
• Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays

We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right with fun and integrity.

Industry Leader:

We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.

Community Investment:

Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.

Compensation and Benefits:

We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.

Our People, Our Stories:

Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural – one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.