Transportation Contracts and Procurement Specialist

1 week ago

Saint John, Canada Irving Oil Full time

Job Title

Transportation 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:
As a Contracts & Procurement Specialist you will have the responsibility and accountability to support our Irving Energy and Restaurant Operations team with their Supply Chain Management needs. These duties include Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Relationship Management, Purchasing Policies and Methodologies, Change Management, Contract Law and Management, Negotiating, Contract Execution, Consulting, Dispute Resolution, Project Management Support, Forecasting, Long Term Strategic Planning, and Day to Day Operational Procurement.

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 multi-year category sourcing strategies utilizing best practices.
- Manage the strategic sourcing process, including RFx initiatives, proposal evaluations, negotiation strategies, contract negotiations, execution, and maintenance.
- Understand and align markets, strategies, priorities and plans.
- Ability to judge complex situations, identify critical aspects of issues, creatively use data sources, structure complex analyses, think through solutions, develop recommendations and sell to stakeholders.
- Identify external and internal stakeholders and their requirements and engage appropriately in activities.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly present information to support decision-making.
- Facilitate internal Total Cost of Ownership reduction initiatives and identify savings opportunities.
- Manage contracts and supplier relationships, including the development and implementation of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to drive continuous improvement and increased value.
- Implement supply management methodologies, processes, policies and procedures.
- Understand legal concepts as they pertain to proposals, contracting and executing on existing contracts.

Professional skills:

- Ability to work as part of a team and independently, network and build relationships.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving and cost-modeling skills; with outside the box thinking.
- Continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to navigate multiple priorities in a fast paced, changing environment.
- Strong contract drafting skills and knowledge of contract law.
- Ability to identify, evaluate and mitigate commercial risks.
- Ability to manage and adapt to sudden changes in workflow, priorities, and tasks
- Professional demeanor and presentation.

Travel:

- Travel is not a requirement for this position; however, some local travel may be necessary from time to time.

Education and experience
- Post-secondary education or equivalent experience in B. Comm, BA, LLB/JD, MBA.
- Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or similar designation an asset.
- Min 5-7 years’ experience working in Supply Chain Management.
- Experience in the procurement of home heat equipment and parts is an asset.
- Experience in construction and maintenance is an asset.
- Financial acumen would be an asset.
- Experience in the oil and gas industry is an asset.
- Good knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams.

Job Requirements - Work Experience

Job Requirements - Education

Location

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