Specialist, Procurement

4 weeks ago


Calgary, Canada NOVA Chemicals Corporation Full time

**Job ID**: 3223
**Closing Date**: 12/01/2024
**This position could be located in the following location(s)**: Pittsburgh Corporate Admin - Pittsburgh, PA; Manufacturing East Region - Sarnia, ON; NOVA Head Office - Calgary, AB; Red Deer Executive Place - Red Deer, AB
This position provides the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays each week, with the requirement to report to the primary NOVA Chemicals work location on Tuesdays through Thursdays. Employees can opt out of the hybrid schedule and will be expected to work Monday-Friday from the primary work location.
**Who We Are**:
At NOVA Chemicals we are reshaping plastics for a better, more sustainable world. Our dedicated team of talented individuals works collaboratively to create circular plastic solutions that make everyday life safer, healthier and better. With a focus on safety, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship, we strive to constantly improve and shape the future of our industry. Join our team of talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and be a part of our journey towards sustainability leadership. Together we can create a better, more circular tomorrow.
NOVA Chemicals, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
NOVA Chemicals’ Technical and Corporate Procurement organization is focused and resourced on four core competencies: Strategic Procurement, Contract Management, Procurement Operations and Project Procurement. We are seeking a Procurement Specialist to join our Technical and Corporate Procurement Strategic Sourcing Team to provide strategic sourcing and contract management expertise within the category of Information Technology (IT).
In this role you will actively contribute to the Corporate Procurement organization, working collaboratively with internal stakeholders to develop and execute strategic sourcing strategies to meet critical business requirements. You will actively manage a portfolio of assigned commodities and/or projects supporting the IT Category. This role will provide opportunities to grow and develop into other spend categories.
**You Will Use Your Expertise To**:
Establish and maintain effective engagement with internal stakeholders and vendors
Work with internal stakeholders to identify and prioritize improvement opportunities
Develop and execute Procurement strategies for assigned portfolio and projects
Coordinate cross-functional sourcing teams to execute agreed upon procurement strategies
Identify and execute innovative solutions to meet stakeholder requirements
Establish vendor selection criteria and qualify vendors against established processes, including third-party contractor qualification process where appropriate
Lead negotiations striving for maximum value and cost savings
Facilitate execution of master agreements working cross-functionally with Legal, Tax, Intellectual Property, Risk and other functions to resolve vendor red-lines prior to contract execution
Manage portfolio and respective vendor relationships, including performance measures, processes, results and issues resolution
Work collaboratively within NOVA Chemicals’ Technical and Corporate Procurement function to ensure effective leveraging of skills and workload balancing
Coordinate with the Supply Chain Center of Excellence teams to support digitization efforts
**What We Are Looking For**:
University graduate with 5 - 7 years related experience and continued professional development OR 10+ years combination of post-secondary education and related experience and continued professional development.
A degree in Business or Supply Chain Management would be considered an asset.
A Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation (or equivalent international certification) would be considered an asset.
Experience with Indirect Procurement activities within large organizations with focus on procuring IT solutions
Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills
Effective change management and conflict management skills
Ability to influence, mediate and persuade
Demonstrated negotiation and contracting experience
Proven ability to provide high level of customer focus and service
Demonstrated ability to drive projects through various phases from idea generation to implementation
Strategic thinking, planning, and analytical skills to understand supply market dynamics, generate procurement strategies, effectively negotiate agreements, and implement solutions to complex and multi-dimensional problems
Self-motivated, adaptable, creative, innovative and results-oriented
Experience with Procure-to-Pay and contracting tools (e.g., SAP, Ariba, Icertis)

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