Director, Rail Contract Management

Saskatoon - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purposeFeeding the Future is the reason we come to work each day. Were 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 26000 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.

This position reports to the Senior Director Transportation Rail.

What Youll Do:

Responsible to develop and implement Nutriens commercial rail freight strategy supporting annual spend in excess of $700 million USD
Responsible for ensuring our commercial rail agreements properly support Nutriens operational needs and overall business objectives while maintaining our ongoing competitive cost to serve position across our NPK business portfolios
Responsible to identify and pursue cost reduction or cost avoidance opportunities that support the safe and reliable delivery of Nutriens products by rail across North America
Responsible for gathering and analyzing market intelligence to support business decisions related to Nutriens comprehensive TD&L portfolio including identifying competitive alternatives and/or leveraging other modes to support the safe and reliable distribution of Nutriens products by rail
Responsible for the day-to-day relationships with all rail carriers ensuring strategic alignment and effective communications in support of our broader operational and commercial needs
Work collaboratively with internal stakeholders including TDL Sales Product Management Legal & Insurance and all Site and Production Facilities to align on contract strategies and to identify opportunities for efficiency growth and cost savings
Establish and monitor key performance metrics to support and assess the effectiveness of the commercial strategies and initiatives put in place and make adjustments as needed
Lead and mentor a team of 5 commercial professionals fostering a culture of decision quality analysis and continuous improvement in processes and systems that support Nutriens commercial rail needs
Embody Nutriens Values and Safety Culture

What Youll Bring:

Minimum 10-15 years in business logistics commercial rail procurement or related field with at least 5 years of leadership experience in rail freight or transportation management
Post-secondary education or equivalent is required
Strong understanding of North Americas rail network with in-depth knowledge of Class 1 carriers
Excellent critical thinking decision making and problem solving skills
Proven ability to negotiate large complex contracts/agreements and make recommendations to senior leadership in support of competitive and cost-effective rail service
Proven track record of delivering successful outcomes in large complex negotiations
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multiple levels of the organization
Strong ability to multi-task and prioritize effectively
Self-starter able to work independently and manage deadlines under pressure
Strong skills in Microsoft Office are required experience working with SAP MSS & HANA would be an asset

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Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purposeFeeding the Future is the reason we come to work each day. Were guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are str...