Mgr, Procurement Governance - Loveland, CO

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 position will be posted from September 2nd, 2025 - September 7th, 2025

The Manager, Procurement Governance is a critical role within Nutrien’s Procurement function. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Governance and Process, you will lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of Procurement governance frameworks, including policies, standard operating procedures, compliance mechanisms, and training documentation.

This position ensures operational excellence through effective process design, compliance monitoring, and stakeholder collaboration, ultimately driving accountability and process maturity across Nutrien’s Procurement organization.

What you will do:

• Support the development and execution of Procurement’s Governance Framework, aligned to the Procurement Governance Strategy, including governance standards required for procurement systems, in collaboration with system and process owners to ensure consistent utilization and compliance.
• Facilitate and lead cross-functional business process analysis to identify documentation gaps, implement improvement plans, and required change management.
• Draft, review, and manage the publication lifecycle of procurement policies and procedures in collaboration with internal stakeholders across Upstream, Midstream, and Downstream Procurement, Category Management, ESG, Strategic Inclusion, Legal, Internal Audit, and others.
• Manage and modernize Procurement SharePoint sites and associated document libraries to improve accessibility, usability, and version control.
• Drive the creation and maintenance of procurement process documentation (process maps, policies, standards, procedures, work instructions) to support global consistency.
• Oversee recurring governance activities, such as compliance reporting, risk identification, and audit readiness, and support resulting continuous improvement initiatives
• Support functional risk management efforts by identifying procurement and supply chain risks, and contributing to resolution of mitigation strategies and internal controls.
• Provide coaching, mentoring, and peer leadership within the Governance & Enablement team.
• Lead change management activities to ensure successful adoption of new or updated policies, tools, and processes.

What you will bring:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Law, or a related field is required.
• Professional certifications such as SCMP, CPSM, or equivalent are considered an asset.
• 8+ years of relevant experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or Governance.
• 2+ years of experience in a leadership or managerial capacity, ideally within a large, centralized organization.
• Demonstrated experience in governance, policy development, and process improvement.
• Practical experience with Source-to-Pay systems and spend management tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Ariba).
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing complex, high-impact projects.
• Expert-level knowledge in business process documentation, process mapping, and policy writing.
• Motivated self-starter with strong analytical, problem-solving, and facilitation skills.
• Excellent communication skills—both written and verbal—with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Highly proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and collaborative tools such as SharePoint and Teams.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and drive results under tight deadlines.
• High attention to detail and strong organizational capabilities.
• Collaborative and inclusive mindset, with a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
• Sound professional judgment with the ability to handle confidential or sensitive issues appropriately.

Compensation & Benefits: 

The salary range for this role, in Loveland, CO, is between $105,300 - $180,500. While we provide this range as general guidance, several factors are taken into consideration when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, candidate skill set, experience and training, licensure and certifications, work location, and other business and organizational needs. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions.  Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program.  Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.  

In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan, consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee.  Details will be discussed through the application process. 

This information is provided in compliance with applicable state equal pay and pay equity legislation and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position.  The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons.  Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.   

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!   

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories.    

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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