Job Title Contracts and Procurement Specialist (Hybrid Opportunity)

Who are we?
Founded in 1924, Irving Oil is a family-owned international refining and marketing company with a history of long-term partnerships and relationships. With operations throughout Eastern Canada, New England and Ireland we focus on delivering quality products and exceptional service to our customers and our communities. Every day, we strive to put our good energy in action to bring families together, support the environment and local wildlife, and to create learning opportunities that empower the next generation.

Here's what you can expect from us:
When you're a part of our team, you'll see how we bring good energy to all that we do. At Irving Oil, we strive for a work environment where each of us feels we belong, can bring our whole selves to work, and where we treat our fellow employees with kindness and respect. Together, we will support our corporate strategy, high standards and the communities where we live and work. Our collaborative approach, safety-first culture and commitment to building resilient teams helps reinforce our internal brand position where People Matter. That's why we're dedicated to investing in our employees? potential, so that they can reach their career goals.


What you can expect in a typical day
As an Irving Oil Contracts & Procurement Specialist, you will have responsibility and accountability for Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management within the chemicals & catalyst category. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to ensure that the supply plan for chemicals & catalysts is optimized across Irving Oil.

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, bonus, and pension plan
• Flexible benefits, including a Health Spending Account
• Hybrid Work Opportunity ? flexible work model that supports a blend of in-office and remote
• Wellness support, including annual wellness allowance and paid personal care days
• Paid vacation and vacation purchasing
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• Named one of Canada?s Top 100 Employers for six consecutive years

Your Roles and Responsibilities:

• Support the development of category profile, position papers and sourcing strategies
• Support the implementation of category strategies
• Understand business requirements
• Understand demand patterns to influence efficiencies through standardization
• Support strategic sourcing activities
• Support the identification of savings opportunities
• Support the development of negotiating strategies
• Manage contracts and supplier relationships as assigned
• Support negotiations of GSA?s, MSA?s, and other agreements
• Identify external and internal stakeholders and engage them in the all activities
• Support supplier consolidation activities
• Support Internal Total Cost of Ownership reduction initiatives
• Analyze price behavior and forecast prices
• Effectively manage the P2P process
• Understand and align to customer?s markets, strategies, priorities, and plans
• Support the implementation of systems and processes which support collaboration and team effectiveness
• Support the implementation of KPI?s to drive continuous improvement in driving business value and productivity
• Support the implementation of processes to track and report on opportunities and results achieved and that will demonstrate measurable results that improve over time
• Support the implementation of strategies for competency development in all areas of responsibility including Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, Supplier Management, P2P Process Improvements
• Support the implementation of all related policies, processes, and procedures
• Engage with business customers to monitor and resolve any issues with the Supplier delivering the defined scope of services or supply of goods

Professional skills:

• Strategic Sourcing ? Execute strategic sourcing strategy using accompanying tools effectively
• Supplier Relationship Management - Implement supplier relationship management methodology
• Supply Management Policies, Procedures and Methodologies - Execute supply management techniques and approaches
• Change Management - Support and implement change management process and use change management tools & strategies at peer level
• Contract Law and Management - Understand legal concepts as they pertain to purchasing as well as executing existing purchasing contracts
• Negotiating - Able to secure win-win agreements while successfully representing the company?s interest
• Consulting Skills - Able to identify issues, develop hypotheses, establish data frameworks, conduct analyses, draw conclusions and develop proposals
• Project Management - Understand the basics of project management, & provides input in setting up a project, reports progress, analyzes data and draws conclusions
• Diplomacy and tact
• An ability to network and build relationships
• Good communication skills
• Professional demeanor and presentation
• Ability to navigate in a fast-paced, changing environment
• Committed to achieving results
• Good organizational skills and instincts with a practical sense of how to get things done

Travel:

• Travel is not a requirement for this position.

Education and experience:

• B.Comm, BBA, BA, LLB/JD, MBA
• Registered with SCMA would be an asset
• Minimum 5-10 years experience within the energy or oil and gas sector, or with Irving Oil, in positions with increasing accountability and responsibility.

Irving Oil supports a diverse and inclusive work environment and welcomes applications from all qualified applicants.
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Location Saint John, NB