Senior Contracts and Procurement Specialist

As a Senior Contracts and Procurement Specialist, you will be accountable for developing and implementing strategies and leading sourcing initiatives in support of Irving Oil’s Turnaround Procurement. Your goal will be to procure assets and services efficiently and effectively, and manage supplier contracts, relationships and performance across a variety of business units. Your success will be demonstrated in your ability to lead and manage multiple customers and stakeholders, understand and align to customer’s markets, strategies, priorities and plans, and collaborate to timely deliver on commitments.

- Work Environment - Work in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café

- Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance

- 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

- Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & 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

- Support turnaround procurement activities by working closely with internal / external stakeholders on the development of category profile, position papers and sourcing strategies

- Manage independently all aspects of work assignments in line with company Policies and Procedures

- Support identifying and implementing negotiating, savings, and related category strategies

- Understand demand patterns to influence efficiencies through standardization

- Draft contractual agreements and support negotiations of GSA’s, MSA’s, and other agreements

- Manage contracts and supplier relationships

- Identify external and internal stakeholders and engage them in all activities

- Support supplier consolidation activities

- Support Internal Total Cost of Ownership reduction initiatives

- Analyze price behaviour and forecast prices

- Effectively manage procurement cycles to align with project schedules

- Mentor other contract specialists

Your Skills

- Effective communication skills (oral and written) for clearly conveying information to stakeholders across varying level of organization

- Professional demeanor and presentation

- Strong data analysis and techno-commercial evaluations

- Ability to navigate in a fast-paced, changing environment

- Committed to achieving results

- Advanced organizational skills and instincts with a practical sense of how to get things done

- Understanding of legal concepts related to contracts, including legal terminology and how to draft, review, and interpret contract terms and conditions would be an advantage

Your Experience

- University Degree in Business or related field of study

- Minimum 5-10 years in procurement and contracts within the energy or oil and gas sector in positions with increasing accountability and responsibility

- Registered with SCMA (Supply Chain Canada Association) would be an asset

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’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’s responsibility.