Supply Management Lead

Description

• Maintain and align team workloads, outputs and processes to ensure that team efforts contribute to and align with business objectives and practices
• Deal with performance reviews and performance management of your team and contribute with hiring aiming to create a high performing team
• Coach and mentor the development of the team
• Develop and execute supply management and contracting strategies to reduce total costs cycles
• Drive and accountability to execute timely agreement
• Support the supply management contracting team (6 - 8 people) to execute agreement from requisition, contract execution and contract administration
• Provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts
• Support the team in liaising with legal, risk, finance, accounting, internal client business units, and other stakeholders to ensure adherence to policies and procedures
• Lead people toward meeting Canadian Natural’s and Supply Management's vision, mission and goals

Requirements

• Legal knowledge, understanding of contract law, being able to discuss the agreements and their ramifications with legal professionals
• Strong organization skills and the ability to multitask on several projects simultaneously
• 5 plus years in a leadership role with post-secondary education
• Superior customer service with an ability to work cohesively with Operational Vice President and Managers to support client needs and concerns
• 10 plus years of related industry experience with 8 plus years in contract management (Requisition, RFP, Bid Analysis, T&C’s negotiation, contract execution, contract administration)
• Outstanding analytical skills to make effective decisions
• Job location: Calgary, Alberta - with frequent travel to operational Mining Oil Sands sites
• Knowledge of negotiation best practices, both in-person and in written form

Benefits

• Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• Employee & Family Assistance Program

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance