Contracts and Procurement Specialist
1 week ago
Job Title
Contracts and Procurement Specialist
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.
**Job Description**:
What you can expect in a typical day
In your role of a Contracts & Procurement Specialist, you will have responsibility and accountability for Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management within an assigned category. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced individual to ensure that the supply plan 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:
- Develop and implement category strategies
- Understand business requirements
- Execute strategic sourcing activities
- Identify and capture value creation and cost savings opportunities
- Manage contracts and supplier relationships as assigned
- Effectively manage the P2P process
- Understand and align to stakeholder’s markets, strategies, priorities and plans
- Implement systems and processes which support collaboration and team effectiveness
- Strategic Sourcing - Understands and supports strategic sourcing strategy and processes
- Supplier Relationship Management - Support the supplier relationship management methodology
- Supply Management Policies & Methodologies - Execute Supply Management techniques and approaches
- Change Management Skills - Knowledgeable of change management process and accompanying change management tools and strategies
- Contract Law and Management - Understand legal concepts as they pertain to Supply Management as well as executing existing Supply Management contracts
- Negotiating - Able to secure win-win agreements while successfully representing the company’s interests
- Consulting Skills - Understand the nuances of issue identification, developing hypotheses, gathering and analyzing data, and drawing conclusions
- Project Management - Understand the details of project management, & provides input in setting up a project, reports progress, analyzes data and draws conclusions
- Engage with business stakeholders to monitor and resolve any issues with the Supplier delivering the defined scope of services or supply of goods
Professional skills
- Strong analytical skills.
- Communication and conflict resolution skills
- 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
- Minimal travel may be required for this role
Education and experience
- University Degree in Business or related field of study
- Minimum 5-7 years’ experience within Contracts and Procurement roles
- Registered with SCMA or SCMP designation would be an asset
- Experience in the energy or oil and gas sector would be an asset
LI-Hybrid
Job Requirements - Work Experience
Job Requirements - Education
Location
Saint John, NB
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