Sr Advisor, Procurement Systems Calgary, Ab

Calgary, AB, Canada

Job Description


Pay Band: K

At Nutrien, our purpose is Feeding the Future and we do so with safety, inclusion, integrity and results as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.

Nutrien is a leading provider of agricultural products, services, and solutions. With nearly 25,000 employees world-wide, we are the largest producer of potash (by capacity) and one of the world\'s largest producers of nitrogen and phosphate. We also operate a leading agriculture retail network that services over 500,000 growers globally.

We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, act with integrity, and who support inclusion.

Working at Nutrien will provide you an opportunity to help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Procurement Systems & Governance, Source to Contract and Supplier Lifecycle Performance, the Senior Advisor, will be responsible for leading the implementation and ongoing sustainment of Supplier Onboarding and Supplier Lifecycle & Performance (SLP).

What you will do:

  • Informal leadership of the Supplier Onboarding Team that is responsible for all activities associated with the digital onboarding and data enrichment of supplier in the Ariba platform
  • Process the onboarding of supplier to the Nutrien database as well as ensuring that supplier have been properly segmented and evaluated for risk to the organization
  • Work closely with the technical and functional resources to ensure that suppliers can efficiently enter their information into the Ariba Supplier Portal
  • Work with business stakeholder on the requirements to complete supplier data and ensure accuracy to enable downstream Ariba procure to pay process
  • Work with the Ariba Downstream team to support and execute the enablement of suppliers on the Ariba Network
  • Assist the Sr. Manager Procurement Systems, Source to Contract & SLP in developing & monitoring metrics that measure adoption and value of procurement technology investments
  • Assist the Sr. Manager Procurement Systems, Source to Contract & SLP in identifying improved efficiency opportunities, and working with IT to develop and implement said improvements
  • Assist the Sr. Manager Procurement Systems, Source to Contract & SLP in executing department goals and projects/initiatives
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned and defined by the Sr. Manager Procurement Systems, Source to Contract & SLP
  • Support and lead the implementation & sustainment of Ariba Supplier Risk module as part of SLP. Work with project stakeholders on identifying risk requirements and monitoring and reporting risk as identified by stakeholders\' groups
  • Support the continued implementation and administration of procurement purchasing programs/systems, including SAP Ariba, Oracle, and SAP ECC (ERP), and SAP S4 Hana, and SAP MDG with a focus on the supplier onboarding, supplier risk and SLP modules of SAP Ariba
  • Coordinate and care for improvement activities of SAP Ariba which will allow for improved efficiency in the current supplier registration, supplier risk evaluation, supplier performance administration, process at Nutrien
  • Lead regular updates on enhancement communication and implementation in Ariba SLP and Ariba Risk through a network of BU site champions
  • Assist the Procurement Systems Governance department in continued training and support of procurement end-users on new features and enhancements in SAP Ariba and other technology that may be implemented
  • Function as an advocate for Procurement interests, working to drive the best outcomes for Nutrien
What you will bring:
  • Technical Diploma or bachelor\'s degree required, Business, Engineering, Computer Science or Supply Chain Management preferred
  • Clear and solid understanding of, and practical experience with, enterprise asset management (maintenance, procurement, inventory management), spend management (e.g., Ariba, Analysis & Reports) and enterprise resource planning systems and tools (SAP/Oracle)
  • Clear and solid understanding of Supplier Portal and Master Data tools, systems, and processes and how they are integrated with all systems (SAP/Oracle/MDG)
  • Certifications in SAP Ariba preferred
  • 6+ years related experience
  • Broad experience in supply chain, procurement, category strategy, and supplier management processes
  • Excellent problem solving and analytical skills - able to sort through considerable data and information, comfortable with analytical thinking. Experience with Procurement Analytics and relevant KPIs
  • Execute on the Supplier Lifecycle Performance strategy as set by leadership, with the ability to execute based on leadership vision on each initiative
  • Ability to establish relationships, and interact productively, among various internal stakeholders
  • Strong communication skills
  • Able to establish relationships, and interact productively, among various internal stakeholder\'s departments, and employee groups (corporate and site management, other site personnel, Supplier Data Management team etc.)
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, and other MS Office applications
  • High degree of ethics, discretion, honesty, fairness, and sound business practices to secure and maintain Nutrien\'s reputation in the market
  • Travel as needed (at times internationally). Travel at times may exceed ~20%
Are you a good match? Apply today!

Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will be posted until August 1, 2023. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD2201814
  • Industry
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  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Calgary, AB, Canada
  • Education
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