As a Senior Procurement Specialist, you will be accountable for developing and implementing strategies and leading sourcing initiatives in support of Irving Oil’s Refinery Operations Procurement. Your goal will be to procure goods and services efficiently and effectively, and manage supplier contracts, relationships, and performance.

Your success will be demonstrated in your ability to support procurement activities for multiple stakeholders, understand and align to strategies, priorities and plans, and collaborate to timely deliver on commitments.

What We Offer

Work Environment – Work and grow within Canada’s largest Refinery, with strong safety culture, access to a fitness facility, an onsite medical team, and a café

Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, and pension plan

Flexible Benefits Plan – In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs

Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too

Wellness Support – With 24/7 access to our Employee & Family Assistance Program

Prospect 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

Support day-to-day procurement activities by working closely with internal / external stakeholders on the development of sourcing strategies for goods and services required

Support identifying and implementing negotiating, savings, and related sourcing strategies

Understand demand patterns to influence efficiencies through standardization

Draft contractual agreements and support negotiations of GSA’s, MSA’s, and other agreements

Field level management of contracts and supplier relationships





Identify external and internal stakeholders and engage them in all activities

Support supplier consolidation activities

Support Internal Total Cost of Ownership reduction initiatives

Analyze price behaviour and forecast prices

Effectively manage procurement cycles to align with project schedules

Mentor other contract specialists

Your Skills

Effective communication skills (oral and written) for clearly conveying information to stakeholders across varying levels of organization

Ability to develop strategic visions and create plans for implementation

Strong ability to work as part of a team and individually, network, and build relationships

Ability to manage and adapt to sudden changes in workflow, priorities, and tasks

Strong negotiation, influencing, and persuasion skills

Strong analytical, problem solving, and cost modeling skills

Understanding of legal concepts related to contracts, including legal terminology and how to draft, review, and interpret contract terms and conditions would be an asset

Ability to evaluate and mitigate commercial risks

Advanced organizational skills and instincts with a practical sense of how to get things done

Your Experience

Post-secondary education in business, engineering, supply chain, logistics or equivalent experience

1. 10 years of experience in Supply Chain Management within the energy or oil and gas sector in positions with increasing accountability and responsibility

Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation an asset

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.

Job Requirements - Work Experience
Job Requirements - Education

Bachelors

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📌 Senior Procurement Specialist (Winnipeg)
🏢 Irving Oil
📍 Winnipeg