Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist (Hybrid)
As a Senior Strategic Sourcing Specialist focusing on Industrial Services, you will be accountable for developing and implementing sourcing and category strategies, leading sourcing initiatives, identifying & implementing value add, and innovation opportunities. Your success in this role will be your ability to manage supplier contracts, relationships and performance, primarily supporting, but not limited to, Irving Oil's Saint John Refinery and Terminals network operations across North America.
What We Offer:
Work Environment - Work in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café
Hybrid Work Model - Allows for a blend of in-office and work-from-home days
Competitive Compensation - Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance
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, too
Wellness Support - With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program
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
Your Responsibilities:
Lead, manage, and implement sourcing activities using the strategic sourcing process methodology; and steward multi-year category sourcing strategies utilizing best practices
Manage 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 best practices
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
Your Skills:
Ability to identify opportunities for innovation within the supply chain, 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 multi-task 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
Ability to be flexible and adapt well to change
Professional demeanor and presentation
Your Experience:
Minimum ten years experience in the oil & gas industry with a focus in construction and industrial maintenance
Experience in supply chain management
Post-secondary education in business, engineering, or equivalent experience
Financial acumen would be considered an asset
Proficiency in MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint (create, populate, update)
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Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that's created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone's responsibility.
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