Category Advisor, Inventory Management

This position reports to the Manager Shared Buying NPK and is not eligible for remote work. The role will be primarily based in either the Saskatoon or Calgary corporate office with potential assignment at one of the Nutrien site operations.

• Responsible for developing and driving category efficiency through automation and supplier relationship management for the procurement of commodity and specialized goods within the NPK operations
• Negotiate fixed price agreements within scope suppliers while engaging internal stakeholders to ensure delivery of lowest total cost of ownership
• Conducting spend analysis and reviews on the fixed price file to align the sustainment of the existing agreements
• Evaluate and analyze data review for enhancing automation on the existing agreements to align and sustain the automation percentage for fixed price agreements for in scope suppliers.
• Assist in the development planning and execution of goods and services initiatives in line with the indirect spend Procurement strategy
• Engage collaborate and provide support to Category Management site procurement teams and suppliers to optimize cross-functional teams to sustain and improve business process performance and sustainment of the automation initiatives
• Manage the activities and be responsible for the administration process of outline and blanket purchase agreements including but not limited to creating and updating agreements and providing quality assurance of our master data within our ERPs (SAP & Oracle)
• Collaborate across NPK by supporting advancement of automation efforts and the execution of local outline and blanket agreements in their respective ERPs
• Responsible for the development of related procedures guidelines and templates with key business stakeholders to improve efficiency and effectiveness reduce risk to operational performance and continuously identify opportunities for improvement
• Provide standard reporting updates on KPIs which will include initiative savings efficiencies and automation
• Brand optimization with the right suppliers referencing the spend vs supplier

• Degree or professional Supply Chain designation or six (6) or more years of experience in Procurement Supply Chain Manufacturing
• Certifications in disciplines such as Procurement (SCMP/CPSM) Inventory Management (CIPS) Lean / Six Sigma or Operational Planning preferred
• Must be proficient in all Microsoft applications with a high skill level with Excel
• Knowledge and experience with SAP and/or Oracle ERP programs preferred
• Knowledge of Outline or Blanket Purchase Agreement administration.
• Experience in data management with strong analytical capabilities and a track record of success in a highly quantitative and analytical environment
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communications skills and attention to detail
• Highly motivated self-starter requiring little supervision
• The applicant must have the ability to interact productively establish relationships and support the introduction and uptake of new practices and ways of working among various internal stakeholders and employee groups to implement Procurement best practices and capture value from Procurement initiatives
• It is essential that this individual have strong interpersonal and communication skills and critical thinking abilities
  • This individual must be able to develop and maintain credibility and operate effectively as a member of a team in a highly collaborative environment
• Experienced negotiator with demonstrated track record of success in reducing total cost of ownership

• Purpose-Driven WorkMake an impact as part of a global team feedingthe future and support farmerslocally and around the world
• Excellent Benefits Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage plus a retirement program with generous employer matching foryour future
• Grow Your Career Tuitionassistancefor future education and ongoing learning and training opportunities for career advancement pathwaysacross 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 valueswe put safety first act with integrity are stronger together and deliver with excellence in a collaborative high-performing environment