Job Description:

Upstream Solutions Inc is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Procurement Associate located in St. John's, NL.

Abstract/Main Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain portfolio of agreements within a category/commodity group; drilling and well servicing experience an asset
• Process execution, full compliance with business controls (ie: audits, internal assessments, risk assessments, etc.)
• Manage contract/agreement development and implementation (ie: RFI’s, RFP’s, procurement plans, bid evaluations, contract/agreement awards, kick-off meetings, contract/agreement administration/management)
• Provide portfolio specific market intelligence
• Steward tactical client relationships for key portfolio activities
• Supplier relationship management
• Identify cost reduction/management and productivity improvement opportunities and agreement rationalization opportunities within the portfolio
• Ensure transactional efficiency of agreements (SAP experience an asset)
• Active contribution in category/commodity networks and use of corporate category/commodity planning sites
• Support Procurement Associate work at other sites / regions needed

Interfaces

• Procurement Associates
• Regional and area procurement management
• Corporates category/commodity specialists
• Global Centers of Excellence
• Consultants, trade associations
• Supervisors
• Business Analysts
• Client Contacts (Business/Service Line)
• Controls Organization
• Payables
• Agreement Excellence Centers
• Strategic and Structural Improvements
• Suppliers
• Category/Commodity Network

Qualifications

• University degree and 5 to 10 years procurement experience
• Category/commodity management expertise; preference for drilling and well servicing
• Procurement / commercial expertise
• Understanding of client business and objectives in oil and gas industry
• Industry and market knowledge
• Leadership skills
• Communication skills
• Analytical skills / total supply chain management knowledge
• Effective negotiation, advocacy and influencing skills
• Knowledge of purchase-to-pay process including Enterprise Resource Planning systems
• Project planning / execution skills
• Ability to work independently

Qualified candidates can apply for this role by either clicking on the Apply Now button below or forwarding their resume to careers@upstreamsolutions.ca, quoting the job title in the subject field.