Senior Manager, Supply Management (Corporate & Technology)

As a Senior Manager in the Supply Management team, you will lead all aspects of procurement for the Corporate and Technology teams, including the development and execution of sourcing strategies, contract management activities, operational and project procurement support, and Vendor risk management.  As an experienced leader, your goal will be to have a strategic approach to procurement planning, ability to proactively manage Vendor risks, the ability to drive value for your stakeholders, and ability motivate your team through a creative approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.  Your success as part of the Supply Management Leadership Team, will be shown through your work with leadership and peers to drive the Strategic outcomes for the team.

What We Offer:  

• Work Environment – Work in our beautiful home office building with access to a fitness facility, onsite nurse, and a café

• Competitive Compensation – Including an annual bonus plan, pension plan, and parking allowance

• Flexible Benefits Plan – In effect from day one and offers three levels of coverage to select from to meet your unique, personal needs

• Paid Vacation – Plus an annual option to purchase additional vacation, too

• Wellness Support – With an annual wellness allowance, paid personal care days and a 24/7 Employee & Family Assistance Program

• Opportunity to give back to some amazing causes in our community – Choose when and where to make an impact with a paid volunteer day, company volunteer opportunities, and a donation matching program

Your Responsibilities:

• Proven experience leading procurement teams, working with business stakeholders to prioritize business needs, identifying and managing Supply Chain and Vendor risks, and driving Vendor accountability and performance

• Ensure procurement processes are followed, from conception to close-out, in accordance with Irving Oil Supply Management policy and practices

• Procurement Planning: Develop and manage a strategic procurement plan aligned to the business strategic business plans. This includes developing a 5-year procurement strategy for the Corporate & Technology teams and aligning team priorities to deliver the defined strategic outcomes

• Sourcing & Contracting: Lead the execution of Strategic Sourcing strategies and sourcing activities aligned to the 5-year strategic plan

• Vendor Management: Proactively drive vendor accountability through progress meetings, issue management, order management (requisition to payment), risk management practices

• Business Continuity: Leverage existing or new tools/practices to proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks within the Corporate and Technology teams

• Leadership & Team Management: Provide leadership and coaching to a diverse team of procurement professionals, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities, enabling career growth opportunities, and providing support to deliver on key business objectives

Your Skills:

• Strong leadership capabilities and a collaborative approach to leadership

• Ability to quickly identify critical aspects of issues, creatively use data sources, structure complex analysis, develop recommendations and influence stakeholders

• Ability to develop strategic visions and create plans for implementation

• Strong risk management skills and continuous improvement mindset

• Strong analytical thinking skills with excellent attention to detail

• High level of knowledge in procurement and supply management practices

• Excellent negotiation skills

• Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple stakeholders

• Strong communication skills, including presenting skills

• Knowledge of legal precedents and contract law and management related to procurement

• Ability to establish projects, provide structure and articulate goals

Your Experience:

• University degree in Business, Technology (IT), Law or related field

• 10-15 years of experience in procurement or contracts

• 7+ years of experience leading cross functional teams

• Experience in navigating in a fast-paced, changing environment

• Experience in IT with an understanding of core IT functions, current and emerging technologies would be an asset

• MBA would be an asset

• Supply Management Professional (SCMP) designation would be an asset

Irving Oil is committed to supporting a diverse and inclusive work environment. We thrive on the good energy that’s created when our people from different backgrounds, identities, cultures and experiences share their unique perspectives. Diversity is key to our success and inclusion is everyone’s responsibility.​

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