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.

Job Summary This role reports directly to the Sr Manager, Downstream Procurement Operations

What You'll Do Procurement Strategy and Execution

Implement the Procurement department strategy across Downstream operations to drive value creation, enterprise-wide efficiency and consistent market approaches

Deliver value to Nutrien by leading sourcing, contracting and supplier relationship management activities

Collaborate with internal stakeholder groups, including Potash, Nitrogen, Phosphate, and Category Management, to eliminate redundancies

Identify and execute continuous improvement initiatives that deliver sustainable value and mitigate organizational risk

Foster a collaborative environment that empowers the team, enhances strategic skillsets, and maintains high service levels

Uphold Nutrien’s safety programs, ethical standards, and procurement policy compliance across all sourcing and supplier engagements

Procurement Support





Analyze business demands to determine the most effective fulfillment channels and procurement mechanisms for requisitions

Operationalize into the Downstream network the strategies and category approaches delivered by Category Management

Manage key suppliers, categories and subcategories that are integral to the Downstream business but are out of scope of Category Management

Lead the full sourcing lifecycle from developing RFQs and conducting complex negotiations to final contract execution

Monitor regional spend data to identify opportunities for new sourcing events or spend channel migration

Lead in the operationalization and provide expert guidance to end-users on P2P processes and digital tools, including SAP S/4HANA, Ariba Guided Buying, and Candex

Optimize the adoption of digital procurement platforms, contract execution tools, and automated sourcing systems

Service Delivery Focus

Bridge Upstream, Midstream and Downstream Operations by fostering seamless collaboration between back-office and frontline teams

Deliver reliable and responsive support to Operations by accurately addressing stakeholder priorities and resolving critical challenges

Serve as the primary liaison for end-user technical queries, managing the resolution process and escalating complex issues to management when necessary





Cultivate strategic supplier relationships while developing commercial and process efficiencies that provide measurable value to Nutrien

Coordinate communication and cooperation across Procurement, Legal, Accounts Payable, IT, and other interdependent teams to ensure alignment across all back-office functions

What You'll Bring Knowledge

Minimum of 6 years of progressive experience in strategic sourcing, category management, or supply chain within industrial environments

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, Finance, or a related field; equivalent professional experience is also accepted

Professional certifications in Procurement, Inventory Management, Lean Six Sigma, or Operational Planning

Skills

Superior analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to generate cutting-edge, actionable recommendations

Self-motivated and high-energy mindset with a proven track record as a change agent and facilitator

Advanced negotiation techniques used to secure favorable terms and sustainable organizational value

Abilities

Proven success in independently managing procurement and supply chain strategies within a corporate support function

Ability to influence all levels of management and staff through exceptional written communication and oral presentation skills

Hands-on approach and willingness to perform diverse duties to ensure the successful completion of team objectives

What You'll Get

Purpose-Driven Work –Make 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 progr

📌 Sr. Advisor, Procurement Operations (Saskatoon)
🏢 Nutrien
📍 Saskatoon