Contracts Specialist – Oil Sands

At Canadian Natural, we are dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in the energy sector. As a recognized leader in Canada’s energy industry, we operate one of the strongest and most diversified asset portfolios of any independent energy producer in the world.

Make your mark while you grow your career! As a Sourcing and Contracting Specialist (End-to-End), you will lead the strategy and management of supplier contracts for Canadian Natural’s operations and projects, ensuring full compliance with industry regulations and corporate policies. You will partner closely with stakeholders, suppliers, and legal teams to develop best-in-class sourcing strategies, secure optimal contract terms, mitigate risk, and drive cost efficiencies.

The role offers a dynamic opportunity to support operations across Canada while building deep expertise in strategic sourcing and contract management – while working as part of a collaborative, high-performing team that values innovation, continuous improvement, and enjoying the work we do along the way.

Enabled by our people, to be a trusted, high performing Commercial Operations team that creates measurable value through disciplined high-quality execution, strong strategic partnership, and a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation.

Trusted partners. Measurable value. Disciplined execution. Continuous improvement and innovation. Strong people.

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta
• Safety sensitive position: No

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives, taking full ownership of the end-to-end to secure goods and services at maximum value while effectively managing risk and aligning outcomes with business objectives through strong cross-functional stakeholder collaboration
• Anticipate business needs by clarifying requirements early, challenging assumptions and the status quo, and delivering high-quality, end-to-end sourcing solutions through effective stakeholder management
• Represent Canadian Natural as a trusted commercial partner in all supplier and stakeholder engagements, strengthening relationships and upholding the company’s reputation and values
• Integrate data-driven analysis and market intelligence - including supply/demand dynamics, supplier capabilities, life‑cycle total cost of ownership, to generate strategic insights, identify value opportunities, enable informed decision-making, and safeguard the organization’s interest
• Develop high-quality, executive-level communications that distill complex commercial, legal, and operational information into clear insight and strategic recommendations for senior stakeholders
• Lead the end-to-end contract formation and administration process, delivering clear, fit-for-purpose agreements that maximize value, mitigate risk, and align with organizational objectives and standards
• Provide leadership in supplier and contractor relationship management, driving performance and contract compliance while strategically resolving complex claims and commercial disputes to protect organizational value and operational integrity
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Law, or a related field from a recognized university
• Minimum of 5 - 10 years of progressive experience in sourcing and contracting experience within the energy sector or a related industry
• Proven expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts up to $50 MM, with strong knowledge of contract law and industry regulations applicable to the Canadian energy market
• Bold, entrepreneurial mindset, with the ability to challenge the status quo, identify opportunities, and drive innovative, value-focused sourcing solutions
• Ability to analyze macroeconomic market trends – including commodity price volatility, inflation, currency fluctuations and supplier financial health – and translate insights into strategic, value-driven actions
• Experience managing Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) program, establishing KPIs, driving performance, identifying continuous improvement initiatives,…