Job Description

Job ID : 558

Closing Date : 03/16/2021

Job Category : Manufacturing

Location : Red Deer Executive Place, Corunna Site

Will relocation be considered for this position:  No

Who We Are:

NOVA Chemicals develops and manufactures chemicals and plastic resins that make everyday life safer, healthier and easier. Our employees work to ensure health, safety, security and environmental stewardship through our commitment to sustainability and Responsible Care®. NOVA Chemicals, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is wholly-owned ultimately by Mubadala Investment Company of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

NOVA Chemicals helps shape a world where products vital to our health and happiness are even better tomorrow than they are today. We are seeking talented and passionate people who enjoy working in a collaborative, innovative environment to join our dynamic team. Through our commitment to Responsible Care®, we take pride in our focus on safety and responsibility.

NOVA Chemicals’ Technical Procurement is a matrix organization focused and resourced on four core competencies: Strategic Sourcing, Contract Management, Procurement Operations, and Growth.  We are seeking a Strategic Sourcing Buyer to join our Strategic Sourcing Team.  The primary focus of this position is to participate and lead development of category strategies for various category areas that lead to increased hard and soft value, considering the Total Cost of Ownership across NOVA Chemicals and develop procurement-specific programs as a partner between Technical Procurement and the Business.

You Will Use Your Expertise To:

• Develop enterprise-wide category strategies to achieve cost savings, value generation, and improve quality and service levels by identifying opportunity areas such as product standardization, supplier consolidation and leveraging opportunities
• Provide strategy development, negotiating and contracting leadership for business-strategic contracts focusing on Materials to support the business needs
• Develop the necessary competitive bid documents, through collaboration with the business and content experts in support of the agreed upon contracting strategies
• Oversee all spend activity and purchase requests for assigned category areas and determine proper action plan for all purchases that meet the procurement involvement threshold (e.g., strategically source, tactically source, user purchase, etc.)
• Provide category procurement subject matter expertise to the associated business area and seek out expertise from business/function when necessary
• Drive use of procurement best practices and standardization of procurement processes for assigned categories
• Work with Category Management and maintain a record of competitive market data, for the purpose of benchmarking and analysis, and develop a system for tracking and recording contractor performance
• Communicate any major market trends, risks and opportunities to key stakeholders and work collaboratively with the business teams to develop mitigating solutions for identified project vulnerabilities associated with assigned category and construction contractor market risks
• Effectively work with business groups as a trusted advisor to determine desired product/service specifications and projected demand when making recommended action plans
• Collaborate with Category Managers to ensure that NOVA Chemicals has an excellent understanding of the supply market and work with the business/function teams to provide input for creating innovative win-win customer and supplier strategies
• Coordinate with other Strategic Sourcing Buyers to lead cross-functional teams to execute strategic sourcing projects for assigned category areas by assisting with sourcing strategy, negotiations, and supplier selection and overseeing contract execution
• Execute Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) process including supplier stratification/classification, governance, performance management, and supplier development
• Lead Continuous Improvement projects to improve supplier performance, innovation, value, and decrease costs
• Proactively identify supplier value generation opportunities for assigned category areas and recommend key actions to the appropriate stakeholders
• Participate/Lead specific category management opportunities and improvements initiatives that maximize profitability and lead execution of the initiatives when necessary, while working with business groups in the development of sourcing strategies options and overall approach to the market

What We Are Looking For:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, or Business Management with 8+ years related experience and a progressive record of professional development OR 12+ years combination of post-secondary education and a Professional Designation (i.e., Certified Purchasing Manager, PMP, CSCMP)
• Experience in Strategic Sourcing/Procurement, Performance Measurement, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Category Management, Business Analysis, Spend Analysis, Supplier Relationship Management
• Experience in SAP-ARIBA ERP system and e-sourcing tool and advanced MS Excel skills is considered a strong asset
• At least 5 years of experience in the procurement of Materials and Services in a manufacturing and construction environment, handling specific categories including but not limited to: MRO, Capital Equipment, Professional Services, Responsible Care, Construction and Maintenance.

• First-hand knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology with pragmatism to manage exceptions
• Demonstrated ability to form effective relationships with key resources under challenging deadlines and market conditions
• Ability to develop category and sourcing strategies by identifying opportunity areas and value levers
• Track record of effectively directing and leveraging procurement spend in assigned category areas by leading enterprise wide cross-functional teams
• Experience managing and maintaining strong supplier relationships with a focus on safety and Responsible Care
• Ability to persuade and educate stakeholders so that they gain a full appreciation for the various procurement contract risks, mitigation approaches, and realistic service levels and cost
• Strong leadership presence and negotiation/contract management experience
• Knowledge and experience with procurement/spend systems data and analysis
• Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills to mentor Procurement Resources
• Must have strong organizational skills
• Strong problem solving, analytical and report summation, and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to apply change management and consulting skills/knowledge and expertise
• Presentation and communication skills
• Can perform Cost Benefit Analysis / TCO Analysis
• Familiar with importation and logistics requirements includking Incoterms for the shipment and delivery of spare parts or equipment and work permit process for services provided by workers cost of goods from outside Canada 

You Can Stand Out If:

• You are passionate about your work and put care and thought into all that you do.
• You are responsible and follow through with your commitments to others and to safety.
• You are innovative and are willing to challenge your biases when problem solving.
• You are collaborative, inclusive, and work well with others towards team goals.

Additional Information:

• This position will require 5%-10% travel with possible extended stays.
• This position may be located at either our Corunna Site, near Sarnia, Ontario or Red Deer Executive Place, in Red Deer, Alberta.
• Cross border / international moves involving immigration will not be considered for this role

Why NOVA Chemicals?

NOVA Chemicals’ flexible benefit programs are designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees, because when it comes to benefits, everyone has different priorities. Our benefits offerings will vary based on your work location, and are an element of the “Total Rewards” package used to reward employees.

Check Us Out Online:

• Follow us on Twitter and Instagram for company news.
• Follow us on Linkedin and Glassdoor for job updates.
• Read more on our Responsible Care® and sustainability initiatives like Project STOP

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability. Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities are available on request.

How to Apply

Job Categories: LGBT. Job Types: Full-Time. Job Tags: consulting, ERP, Marketing, operations, Procurement, Strategic Sourcing, and Technology. Salaries: Not Disclosed.

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