What You'll Do:

• Strategic Sourcing & Contract Execution:
  • Lead sourcing strategies for site services, engineering equipment, and capital projects
  • Develop, negotiate, and execute supplier contracts including Master Services Agreements (MSA’s), service and project contracts
  • Lead competitive sourcing events (RFP/RFQ) and conduct commercial negotiations with suppliers
  • Partner with engineering, operations, and maintenance leadership to structure commercial agreements and manage supplier risk
  • Manage contract lifecycle including amendments, renewals, and performance obligations
• Supplier Relationship & Performance Management:
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers supporting site operations
  • Support supplier management programs including performance reviews, service level monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives
  • Hold suppliers accountable to contractual service levels and escalate issues as needed to site leadership
• Procurement Operations Support:
  • Represent Nutrien Procurement with engineering, operations, maintenance, and contractors
  • Mange the ISNetworld database to ensure key suppliers maintain compliance
  • Facilitate supplier onboarding and contract implementation
  • Provide oversight and support for source-to-pay procurement activities supporting capital, operational, and maintenance requirements
  • Process invoices in accordance with Nutrien procurement policies and procedures
  • Address supplier inquiries and coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve procurement issues
  • Maintain regular communication with the Site Procurement Manager to align priorities and support site procurement objectives

What You'll Bring:

• Minimum 6+ years relevant experience in strategic sourcing and supply chain management and a bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, management or similar
• Demonstrated experience leading commercial negotiations and executing supplier contracts (MSA’s or project contracts) valued at significant spend levels
• Ability to independently lead complex sourcing events and supplier negotiations with minimal supervision
• Experience with major categories such as: Electrical & Instrumentation, Engineered  Equipment, Construction Services, Engineering Services, Project Management etc.
• Broad  experience in supply chain, source-to-pay processes and tools, category strategy implementation, supplier contract execution, and supplier risk management
• Analytical abilities and experience using quantitative insights to make decisions and influence stakeholders
• Deep familiarity with the Microsoft office suite, practical experience with enterprise asset management systems (SAP/Oracle), spend management tools (e.g., Ariba, Analysis & Reports), data management tools and source-to-pay systems (eProcurement)
• Certifications in disciplines such as Procurement (SCMP/CPSM), Inventory Management (CIPS), Lean / Six Sigma, or Operational Planning preferred, but not required
• Excellent analytical skills, ability to identify solutions to the problems of the operation with the lowest total cost of ownership
• Ability to handle tough negotiations, unique challenges, and analyze processes in areas using continuous improvement methodologies
• Empathy and relational skills for teamwork are fundamental to this role