IT Contract Negotiator and Procurement Strategist

5 days ago

St John's, Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada 09 Irving Oil Limited Full time

Job Summary


We are seeking a highly skilled IT Contract Negotiator and Procurement Strategist to join our team at 09 Irving Oil Limited. This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to leverage their expertise in sourcing, procurement, and contract management to drive business growth and success.


About the Role


In this key position, you will be responsible for developing and implementing strategic sourcing initiatives that align with our company's goals and objectives. Your expertise in negotiating contracts, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost savings will play a critical role in achieving these objectives.


Your 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.
  • 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.
  • Assist with mentoring/learning/coaching with junior and intermediate members of the team.
  • Identify issues, develop hypotheses, establish data frameworks, conduct analyses, draw conclusions, and develop proposals.

Your Skills



  • Ability to incorporate industry best practices such as IT Infrastructure Library.
  • Ability to develop strategic visions and create plans for implementation.
  • Strong ability to work as part of a team, network, and build relationships.
  • Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.
  • Ability to multitask and manage time effectively.
  • Strong negotiation, influencing, and persuasion skills.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving, and cost modeling skills.
  • Strong contract drafting skills and knowledge of contract law.
  • Ability to evaluate and mitigate commercial risks.

About You


To succeed in this role, you will require:


Education



  • Post-secondary education in business or equivalent experience.

Experience



  • Proven experience negotiating and managing IT contracts is a requirement.
  • Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation or other similar designation an asset.
  • 5-10 years of experience in Supply Chain Management.
  • Financial acumen would be considered an asset.
  • Experience working in the oil and gas industry is an asset.
  • Good knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint (create, populate, update).

Salary Information


The estimated salary range for this position is $120,000 - $180,000 per annum, depending on qualifications and experience.


Benefits



  • A competitive compensation package, including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance.
  • A flexible benefits plan, including medical and dental benefits that are both in effect from day one.
  • Paid vacation, plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation.
  • Wellness support, with an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days, and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program.
  • An opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community, choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program.

Location


This position is based in St. John's, NL, with occasional travel required.

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