Buyer

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 agr 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. 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 capital projects and site operational procurement duties. This role is also responsible for executing day‑to‑day site procurement duties, supporting areas as assigned by leadership. This role will be reported to the Procurement Manager and is not eligible for remote work. Travel may be required. What You'll Do: Strategic Sourcing & Contract Execution: Lead sourcing strategies for site services, engineering equipment, and capital projects Develop, negotiate, and execute supplier contracts including Master Services Agreements (MSA’s), service and project contracts Lead competitive sourcing events (RFP/RFQ) and conduct commercial negotiations with suppliers Partner with engineering, operations, and maintenance leadership to structure commercial agreements and manage supplier risk Manage contract lifecycle including amendments, renewals, and performance obligations Establish and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers supporting site operations Support supplier management programs including performance reviews, service level monitoring, and continuous improvement initiatives Hold suppliers accountable to contractual service levels and elevate issues as needed to site leadership Procurement Operations Support: Represent Nutrien Procurement with engineering, operations, maintenance, and contractors Manage the ISNetworld database to ensure key suppliers maintain compliance Facilitate supplier onboarding and contract implementation Provide oversight and support for source‑to‑pay procurement activities supporting capital, operational, and maintenance requirements Process invoices in accordance with Nutrien procurement policies and procedures Address supplier inquiries and coordinate with internal stakeholders to resolve procurement issues Maintain regular communication with the Site Procurement Manager to align priorities and support site procurement objectives What You'll Bring: Minimum 3+ years relevant experience in strategic sourcing and supply chain management and a bachelor’s degree in engineering, business, management or similar Demonstrated experience leading commercial negotiations and executing supplier contracts (MSA’s or project contracts) valued at significant spend levels Ability to independently lead complex sourcing events and supplier negotiations with minimal supervision Experience with major categories such as: Electrical & Instrumentation, Engineered Equipment, Construction Services, Engineering Services, Project Management etc. Broad experience in supply chain, source‑to‑pay processes and tools, category strategy implementation, supplier contract execution, and supplier risk management Analytical abilities and experience using quantitative insights to make decisions and influence stakeholders Deep familiarity with the Microsoft office suite, practical experience with enterprise asset management systems (SAP/Oracle), spend management tools (e.g., Ariba, Analysis & Reports), data management tools and source‑to‑pay systems (eProcurement) Certifications in disciplines such as Procurement (SCMP/CPSM), Inventory Management (CIPS), Lean / Six Sigma, or Operational Planning preferred, but not required Excellent analytical skills, ability to identify solutions to the problems of the operation with the lowest total cost of ownership Ability to handle tough negotiations, unique challenges, and analyze processes in areas using continuous improvement methodologies Empathy and relational skills for teamwork are fundamental to this role Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today! The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information, and other legally protected categories. #J-18808-Ljbffr PCS Nitrogen Fertilizer