Category Specialist
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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.
What Youll Do:
Reporting to the Sr. Manager Category Management the Category Specialist Specialty Services supports the development execution and continuous improvement of category strategies for assigned services spend. This role partners with Category Management Site Procurement Operations Finance Legal and suppliers to deliver measurable value through strategic sourcing supplier relationship management contract management spend analytics risk mitigation and stakeholder engagement.
- Model Nutriens core value of safety by actively contributing to a safe healthy and responsible work environment
- Support the development and execution of category and sub-category strategies for Specialty Services aligned with business requirements site priorities market conditions and procurement objectives
- Partner with Category Management Site Procurement Operations Finance Legal and other stakeholders to understand demand define requirements operationalize sourcing outcomes and support effective change management
- Conduct spend analysis market research supplier assessments total cost of ownership analysis should-cost modelling and opportunity assessments to support data-driven sourcing and category decisions
- Lead or support complex sourcing events including requirements gathering RFI/RFP/RFQ development supplier evaluation commercial analysis negotiation planning award recommendations and implementation
- Support supplier relationship management activities including performance monitoring supplier business reviews KPI tracking corrective actions innovation opportunities and continuous improvement initiatives
- Support contract formation negotiation implementation compliance monitoring renewal planning and lifecycle management in partnership with Legal and business stakeholders
- Identify supplier operational commercial regulatory safety and continuity risks; develop mitigation plans and escalate issues as appropriate
- Prepare supplier scorecards value tracking business cases and executive-ready recommendations to support decision-making
What Youll Bring:
- Bachelors degree in Business Supply Chain Management Engineering Finance Commerce or a related discipline
- 6 years of experience in procurement strategic sourcing category management supply chain contract management supplier management or commercial analysis
- Experience supporting complex sourcing initiatives supplier negotiations contract implementation and stakeholder engagement in a multi-site or matrixed organization
- Experience using quantitative analysis market intelligence and business insights to develop recommendations and influence decisions
- Comprehensive knowledge of source-to-contract source-to-pay spend analytics supplier performance and contract management processes
- Experience in industrial mining energy agriculture manufacturing maintenance services or other complex operational environments is considered an asset
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Masters degree SCMP CPSM CPM PMP or other relevant professional designation is considered an asset
What Youll Get:
- 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
Ready to make an impact with us Apply today!
The estimated salary that Indeed Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutriens compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
This job will remain posted until accordance with Nutrien policies you will be required to undergo a background check and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive only candidates under consideration will be must meet minimum age requirements as permitted by law.
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About Company
Nutrien is a leading crop inputs and services provider that is helping to safely and sustainably feed a growing world.
