Sr Manager, Major Projects, Capital Procurement

Overview

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, guides our culture of care and core values: safety, inclusion, integrity, and results. We are building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels safe, has a sense of belonging, trusts one another, and acts with integrity.

Reporting to the Director, Capital Procurement, this role serves on the leadership team for major capital projects. Depending on project size, this role may manage a team that includes contracts, procurement, materials management, logistics, expediting, and supplier quality. The role ensures Nutrien procurement best practices and governance are followed in major project activities and leverages strategic supplier relationships and contracts to provide the best value while mitigating risk. The successful candidate will manage major project involvement from initiation through closure, including contracting strategies and bidding, negotiation, and management of EPC/EPCM or other project-related agreements. Escalations and disputes/claims with material and service providers are resolved to ensure high quality outcome throughout the project.

What You Will Do

• Develop project contracting strategy in collaboration with the project management team.
• Develop project procurement guidelines in support of Nutrien procedures and project objectives.
• Represent the Procurement organization internally and externally, ensuring compliance with all Nutrien policies and standards.
• Develop and report procurement metrics.
• Collaborate with the project team and involve other internal procurement stakeholders such as Category Management, Inventory/Warehouse, Governance, as appropriate.
• Oversee all procurement activities related to a given project(s).
• Source to Contract; Procure to Pay; Post order management and expediting; On/Off site materials management; Contract administration; Claims/disputes; Contract close out; Vendor evaluations.
• Manage key contractor relationships and EPC/EPCM contracts.
• Lead project procurement staff.
• Create significant value and mitigate risk through early planning and direct involvement.

What You Will Bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management or related field; MBA or graduate degree is an asset.
• 10+ years of major project procurement experience and 4 years in a procurement leadership role in large mining, oil & gas, construction, transportation, etc.
• Proven leadership skills in major contract planning, negotiation, execution and administration.
• Strong team-oriented approach; ability to collaborate with other functional disciplines.
• Strong working knowledge of project management processes, tools and systems.
• Certifications in Supply Chain, Project Management and/or Logistics is an asset.

Additional Information

The estimated salary shown by Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you may be required to undergo a background check and, may be required to undergo a substance test. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Project Management and Information Technology

Industries

• Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing

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