CONTRACTING SPECIALIST

Job Description Job Title: Contracting Specialist Requisition ID: 32872 Location: Saskatoon, SK, CAN, S7K 5R6
Workplace Type: On-Site Experience Level: Associate Job Type: Full Time

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We're guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

• Model our core value of safety by enabling a culture in which you and your team are actively contributing to a safe work environment
• Partner with Category Managers and Specialists across Category Management to support the strategic sourcing process
• Manage competitive sourcing events, build and negotiate contracts across multiple categories, technical categories and complex categories
• Lead a mix of global and regional sourcing events, often with competing priorities and challenging timelines
• Strong risk management and T&C skills with adequate commercial acumen to find creative and innovation alternatives and strategies
• Expertise in contract formation and negotiation that would also include commercial aspects (should cost modeling, supplier market analysis, KPI's)
• Lead stakeholder management in partnership with the corresponding Category manager
• Lead the RFP evaluation and supplier selection

• Bachelor's degree required, ideally in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or similar discipline
• 6+ years relevant experience in complex contracting supporting category management, strategic sourcing, supply chain management or equivalent
• Analytical abilities and experience using quantitative insights to make decisions and influence stakeholders
• Clear and solid understanding of, and practical experience with, enterprise asset management systems (SAP/Oracle), spend management tools (e.g., Ariba, Analysis & Reports), data management tools and source-to-pay systems (eProcurement)
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies
• Strong communication and stakeholder management capability

• Purpose-Driven Work – Make an impact as part of a global team feeding the future and support farmers locally and around the world
• Excellent Benefits – Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, plus a retirement program with generous employer matching for your future
• Grow Your Career – Tuition assistance for future education and ongoing learning and training opportunities for career advancement pathways across the organization
• Support When it Matters – Employee Assistance Programs, inclusive leaves, and paid time for holidays, volunteering, vacation, and wellness
• Thrive in a Strong Culture – Guided by our core values we put safety first, act with integrity, are stronger together, and deliver with excellence in a collaborative, high-performing environment