Senior Contracts & Procurement Specialist (Hybrid) - Jobs in Saint John

Job Description

This position has responsibility and accountability for performing the leadership, behavioural and functional requirements according to the Competency Framework in the areas of Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Purchasing Policies and Methodologies, Change Management, Contract Law and Management, Negotiating, Consulting and Project Management.What We Offer:

• Work Environment - Work and grow within Canada #39;s largest Refinery, with strong safety culture, access to a fitness facility, an onsite medical team, and a café
• Competitive Compensation - Including an annual bonus plan and pension plan
• Flexible Benefits Plan - in effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs.
• Paid Vacation - Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too
• Wellness Support - With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employeeamp; Family Assistance Program
• Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community - Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program

Your Responsibilities:

• Develop category profile and sourcing strategies
• Manage contracts and supplier relationships
• Lead and facilitate negotiations of GSA #39;s, MSA #39;s, and other agreements
• Identify external and internal stakeholders and engage them in activities
• Understand and align to customer #39;s markets, strategies, priorities and plans
• Identify and implement supplier consolidation activities
• Identify new sources of supply
• Facilitate internal Total Cost of Ownership reduction initiatives
• Advise business customers on changes in markets
• Analyze price behavior and forecast prices
• Effectively manage the P2P process
• Strategic Sourcing - Identify and develop new strategic sourcing processes and strategy
• Supplier Relationship Management - Build and develop supplier relationships that will add value to the business
• Supply Management Policies, Procedures and Methodologies - Identify and develop improved supply management methodologies, processes, policies and procedures
• Change Management - Support and implement change management process and use change management toolsamp; strategies at peer level
• Contract Law and Management - Encourage, support and communicate the knowledge of contract laws and management
• Negotiating - Develops and leads negotiation strategy utilizing best practices

Your Skills:

• Ability to develop strategic visions and create plans for implementation.
• Strong ability to work as part of a team, network, and build relationships.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to multi-task and manage time effectively.
• Strong negotiation, influencing, and persuasion skills.
• Strong analytical, problem solving, and cost modeling skills.
• Strong contract drafting skills and knowledge of contract law.
• Ability to evaluate and mitigate commercial risks.

Your Experience:

• Post-secondary education in business, or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience negotiating and managing contracts is a requirement.
• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation or other similar designation an asset.
• Experience working in oil and gas or other industrial setting is an asset
• Experience supporting Maintenance, Repair and Operations an asset
• 5-10 years of experience in Supply Chain Management.
• Good knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint (create, populate, update).

#LI_HybridIrving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that #39;s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone #39;s responsibility.In a world increasingly engaged in taking action on global issues of climate change, social justice and good corporate governance, our organization has an important role to play. We are committed to being part of the solution, in providing the safe and reliable energy that people need, while taking concrete steps to evolve our business for the future - for our people, our customers and our communities, today and tomorrow.Please take a look at our Sustainability Report to learn more about our commitment to our communities, and our planet.Job Requirements - Work ExperienceJob Requirements - Education