Buyer, White Springs

Location: White Springs

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 The Buyer is a pivotal role to achieve our goals of sourcing strategy excellence. This role will have the opportunity to help implement and ensure high-quality execution of procurement duties. This role is responsible for executing procurement duties, supporting areas as assigned by leadership. Travel may be required.

What You'll Do:

Represent Nutrien procurement with engineering, operations, maintenance, and contractors

Manage ISNetworld database to ensure our key suppliers maintain compliance

Manage project and site supplier contracts to ensure compliance and best value for Nutrien Facilitate Supplier setup, updates, and assist in the communication & implementation of new contracts

Conduct source-to-pay activities including including RFx, PO creation and invoice/payment reconciliation

Address inquiries from suppliers and engage appropriate stakeholders as required

Reorder materials as needed at defined reorder points using procurement aligned business processes

Provide visibility into material needs across sites by maintaining open purchase order reports

Work collaboratively with purchase requestors to satisfy expediting requests

Engage suppliers to expedite items of critical importance and conduct analyses for delays

Work with Procurement Managers to draft contract terms and conditions that represent Nutrien best practices, desired KPIs, stakeholder priorities, and provide reporting on contract utilization

Work through approval paths to execute contracts, keeping stakeholders aware of supplier commitments

Engage regularly with all contracted parties to keep key stakeholders informed of all reporting and execution requirements outlined in contracts

Perform other procurement roles and responsibilities as required

What You'll Bring:

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field3+ years relevant experience in strategic sourcing and supply chain management

Experience with major categories such as:
Electrical & Instrumentation, Engineered Equipment, Construction Services, Engineering Services, Project Management etc Experience in supply chain, source-to-contract and source-to-pay processes and tools, and experience in category strategy implementation, supplier contract execution, supplier relationship & contract management and supplier risk management

Analytical abilities and experience using quantitative insights to make decisions and influence stakeholders

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, management will be considered an asset

Deep familiarity with the Microsoft office suite and other analytical software with the ability to learn quickly

Clear and solid understanding of, and practical experience with, enterprise asset management systems SAP/Oracle spend management tools, data management tools and source-to-pay systems (eProcurement) experience will be considered an asset

Certifications in disciplines such as Procurement (SCMP/CPSM), Inventory Management (CIPS), Lean / Six Sigma, or Operational Planning are considered an asset

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