Sr Advisor, Procurement, Redwater

• Supporting the Procurement Manager as a team leader, manage the site's operational procurement activities, including stakeholder management, maintenance and operations needs, support, day-to-day problem-solving, emergency requests, and customer requests, as well as day-to-day management of the procurement team.
• Identify, lead, develop and track value creation initiatives aligned with site needs and priorities that create value in the following areas: Contract development, supplier performance and business reviews, market intelligence/technology & innovation, risk management, reliability & process improvement/efficiency, spend analytics & recommendations, transaction automation, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis.
• Continuous Improvement (CI) through collaboration with internal clients and the procurement team to understand site processes, needs, goals, objectives, priorities, challenges, and opportunities, and develop CI initiatives to make impactful improvements for operations and the procurement team.
• Proactively develop and execute procurement strategies, providing expert advice and obtaining stakeholder buy-in for current and future Master Service Agreements and capital project procurement needs while ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Utilizing your strong problem-solving and analytical skills, develop and implement practical sourcing and stakeholder engagement strategies. Align strategies with One Nutrien mindset, category management panels and Capital program demand forecasts, work scope requirements, potential opportunities and risks, supplier and industry dynamics, and other business drivers.
• Execute procurement sourcing activities, upholding the integrity of best procurement practice, while ensuring these practices are in accordance with Nutrien policies and procedures.
• Develop tailored procurement strategies and contract execution plans in support of new MSA creation and Project Management stage gate review processes.
• Facilitate the sourcing of goods and services, including leading the RFx processes, reviewing scopes of work, establishing evaluation criteria, and commercial compensation structures. Lead bid evaluations, lead and support negotiations, and support contract execution through to closeout activities.
• Responsible for drafting contract exhibits and participating in the negotiation of terms and conditions.
• Lead efforts to ensure strategic alignment and procurement effectiveness in collaboration with Category Management, other Procurement team members, and the business.
• Manage day-to-day contract-related requests, including supporting contractors' onboarding requirements, change management activities, and claims management.
• Prepare contract strategy documents, recommendations to award, and contract executive summaries.
• Be a champion of Nutrien's Diversity and Inclusion efforts regarding Indigenous engagement and inclusion.
• Engage in peer leadership, coaching, and mentoring with team members across all potash site locations.

• Bachelor's degree required in Business, Engineering, Law, or a related discipline. A combination of education and relevant experience will also be considered.
• Minimum 7 years relevant experience in strategic sourcing, contract management, Supply Chain Management, project management, engineering, or a related field.
• Certifications in related disciplines such as procurement (e.g., SCMP/CPSM) are considered an asset.
• Targeted experience in competitive sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract execution, supplier relationship management, spend analytics, and supplier risk management will be considered an asset.
• Experience with contract management/administration, including invoice validation, contract interpretation, and claims management, will be considered an asset.
• A proactive, high-energy mindset with the ability to adapt in a dynamic work environment, effectively engaging with both internal customers and external suppliers.
• Proficiency in legal and commercial contract negotiations.
• Excellent communication (written and verbal) and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commercial and business acumen.
• Solid technical and analytical skills.
• Proven track record in leading engagements or problem-solving with experience coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Practical experience with enterprise asset management systems (SAP / Oracle) and spend management tools (Ariba).
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and ability to quickly adapt to new technologies.

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