- Fully support all site Project activities with quick and flawless execution. This includes purchasing material and expediting it to ensure it is on-site and ready for planned execution dates
- Familiarity with bulk chemicals and the logistics to get them to site
- Work closely with the Business Unit to support future purchasing needs: demand forecasting, RFI, RFP, and developing procurement strategy
- Collaboration with the Business unit to fully understand the site's process, needs, goals, priorities, and opportunities
- Create value through stakeholder engagement, data & recommendations, contracts, and continuous improvement
- Develop Continuous Improvement initiatives aligned with site needs and priorities that create value in the following areas: Contract development and management, supplier performance and business reviews (KPI, safety, quality, productivity), market intelligence/technology & innovation, risk management, reliability & process improvement, spend analytics & recommendations, transaction automation, Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis, Sustainability (ESG), Safety (SIF elimination)
- Development and execution of a few key contracts: strategy development, market intelligence, supplier landscape assessment, risk assessment, Total Cost of Ownership evaluation, legal engagement, commercial negotiations, bid evaluation, KPI development, and supplier performance reviews
- Creating value through RFI, and RFP activities to bring innovation and create competition
- Spend channel optimization to support ordering material through automated channels
- Process invoices workflow and GRIR promptly following Nutrien procurement policy and procedures
- Supplier setup and updates and assist in the communication & implementation of new contracts at sites
- Identify materials purchased for each site and coordinate evaluation and addition of materials to price agreements (SAP Outline Agreement)
- Meet individual and department goals & objectives targets identified by management
- Work on call on an as needed basis
- Create "value beyond savings" through continuous improvement and efficiency
- Perform additional tasks as defined by the Site Procurement Manager.
- Minimum 5+ years of relevant experience in purchasing, strategic sourcing, strategic procurement, and/or supply chain
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in a related study; MBA/Master's degree preferred but not required
- Certifications in disciplines such as Procurement (SCMP/CPSM), Inventory Management (CIPS), Lean / Six Sigma, or Operational Excellence are preferred, but not required
- Preference will be given to experience at a large industrial site in the petrochemical or oil and gas industry
- Proven record of training in data analytics, Excel, Ariba, SAP, procurement/supply chain processes, negotiation techniques, and contract content
- High-level SAP / Ariba experience and the ability to learn quickly
Senior Buyer - Carseland, Canada - Nutrien
Description
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.
This position is located at our Carseland, Alberta, Canada site and is not eligible for remote work.
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