Job ID : 3504 

Closing Date : 05/30/2025

This position could be located in the following location(s): Manufacturing East Region – Sarnia, ON; Geismar Site – Geismar, LA; NOVA Head Office – Calgary, AB; Red Deer Executive Place – Red Deer, AB  

• This position provides the option to work from home on Mondays and Fridays each week, with the requirement to report to the primary NOVA Chemicals work location on Tuesdays through Thursdays. Employees can opt out of the hybrid schedule and will be expected to work Monday-Friday from the primary work location.

Who We Are:

At NOVA Chemicals we are reshaping plastics for a better, more sustainable world. Our dedicated team of talented individuals works collaboratively to create circular plastic solutions that make everyday life safer, healthier and better. With a focus on safety, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship, we strive to constantly improve and shape the future of our industry.  Join our team of talented professionals who are passionate about making a difference and be a part of our journey towards sustainability leadership. Together we can create a better, more circular tomorrow. 

NOVA Chemicals, headquartered in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, is wholly-owned by Mubadala Investment Company of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

We are seeking a Procurement Specialist who will be instrumental in advancing NOVA Chemicals’ services and materials strategies that will maximize long-term value for our polyethylene (PE) products.  Reporting to the Team Leader, Strategic Procurement, you will work collaboratively within a team of Procurement Specialists in the advancement of short to long-term strategies that lead to increased hard and soft value considering the Total Cost of Ownership across NOVA Chemicals.   

You Will Use Your Expertise To:

• Support the development of 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 negotiating and contracting leadership for strategic contracts for the procurement of materials and services to achieving 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 or function when necessary
• Drive the use of procurement best practices and standardization of procurement processes for assigned categories
• Support the management 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 Procurement Specialists 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
• At least 8 years of experience in the procurement of Materials and Services in a manufacturing and construction environment, handling specific categories for example: MRO, Capital Equipment, Professional Services, Responsible Care, Construction and Maintenance.     
• 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
• First-hand knowledge of strategic sourcing methodology with pragmatism to manage exceptions
• Demonstrated ability to form effective relationships with key stakeholders under challenging deadlines and market conditions
• Ability to develop category and sourcing strategies by identifying opportunity areas and value levers
• Demonstrated ability to effectively direct and leverage 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 coach and mentor other team members
• 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 including Incoterms for the shipment and delivery of spare parts or equipment and work permit process for services provided by workers cog from outside Canada

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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:

• Relocation will be considered to the nearest geographical NOVA Chemicals' location for this position
• Geismer Site - The position will require a Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC) through the Transportation Security Administration.

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.

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