Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL)

Contract Specialist (18-month temporary)

LocationCalgary, AB
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

Job Description The Opportunity:

At Canadian Natural, we are dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in the energy sector. As a recognized leader in Canada’s energy industry, we operate one of the strongest and most diversified asset portfolios of any independent energy producer in the world.

Make your mark while you grow your career! As a Supply Chain Professional – Contact Specialist, you'll support key procurement and contract management activities across critical scopes including Fluid Hauling, Repairs & Maintenance, Industrial Cleaning, Turnaround Support, and Lease & Road Maintenance. Manage end-to-end contracts, ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and driving cost-effective solutions. Analyze complex terms, lead sourcing initiatives, and optimize supplier relationships to enhance operational efficiency and project outcomes.

Job location: Calgary, Alberta

Shift schedule: 5 x 2, Monday - Friday, 8-hour shifts
Safety sensitive position: No
Application deadline: July 6, 2025

Please note, this is an 18-month full-time temporary position. Key Accountabilities

Develop and Execute Contracting Strategies: Collaborate with business areas to understand requirements and create competitive procurement strategies for goods and services, including consolidating needs across the organization to optimize spend
Manage Full Contract Lifecycle: Lead the end-to-end contracting process from RFP to award, including negotiation, execution, post-award management, change orders, and closeout, ensuring cost-effective and efficient delivery
Vendor and Market Engagement: Conduct market research, maintain supplier networks, and stay informed on market trends and opportunities to support strategic sourcing and competitive contract awards
Stakeholder Collaboration and Compliance: Work closely with legal, risk, finance, and operations to ensure contracts align with company policies, regulatory requirements (e.g., AER, CER), and environmental standards
Field-Focused Procurement Support: Select and evaluate field-specific vendors and services, addressing unique challenges in remote environments while ensuring adherence to operational, regulatory, and safety requirements
Drive Efficiency and Mitigate Risk: Analyze field supply chain data to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve performance, and implement risk mitigation strategies related to logistics, supplier reliability, and regulatory changes


What You Bring To The Role

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field; relevant industry certifications (e.g., SCMP, CPIM) are an asset.
Minimum 10 years of experience in Supply Management or Supply Chain, including at least 5 years specializing in contract management
Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in category management, full contract lifecycle, and stakeholder engagement, including gathering requirements, explaining processes, building buy-in, developing clear scopes of work, and creating effective negotiation strategies.
Creating clear and complete scopes of work and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for a range of services and materials
Conducting analytical evaluations, leading commercial and legal negotiations, and finalizing agreements
Proficiency with contract management systems and/or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems


What We Offer

Competitive salary
Paid time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays
Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
Extensive career development opportunities
Access to multiple learning platforms

About Us

We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025.

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.

Check out some of our Employee Testimonials !

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.

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