The Opportunity:

At Canadian Natural, we are dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in the energy sector. As a recognized leader in Canada’s energy industry, we operate one of the strongest and most diversified asset portfolios of any independent energy producer in the world.

Make your mark while you grow your career! As a Supply Chain Professional – Contact Specialist, you'll support key procurement and contract management activities across critical scopes including Fluid Hauling, Repairs & Maintenance, Industrial Cleaning, Turnaround Support, and Lease & Road Maintenance. Manage end-to-end contracts, ensuring compliance, mitigating risk, and driving cost-effective solutions. Analyze complex terms, lead sourcing initiatives, and optimize supplier relationships to enhance operational efficiency and project outcomes.

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 5 x 2, Monday - Friday, 8-hour shifts
• Safety sensitive position: No
• Application deadline: July 6, 2025

Please note, this is an 18-month full-time temporary position.

Key Accountabilities:

• Develop and Execute Contracting Strategies: Collaborate with business areas to understand requirements and create competitive procurement strategies for goods and services, including consolidating needs across the organization to optimize spend
• Manage Full Contract Lifecycle: Lead the end-to-end contracting process from RFP to award, including negotiation, execution, post-award management, change orders, and closeout, ensuring cost-effective and efficient delivery
• Vendor and Market Engagement: Conduct market research, maintain supplier networks, and stay informed on market trends and opportunities to support strategic sourcing and competitive contract awards
• Stakeholder Collaboration and Compliance: Work closely with legal, risk, finance, and operations to ensure contracts align with company policies, regulatory requirements (e.g., AER, CER), and environmental standards
• Field-Focused Procurement Support: Select and evaluate field-specific vendors and services, addressing unique challenges in remote environments while ensuring adherence to operational, regulatory, and safety requirements
• Drive Efficiency and Mitigate Risk : Analyze field supply chain data to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve performance, and implement risk mitigation strategies related to logistics, supplier reliability, and regulatory changes

What You Bring to the Role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Engineering, or a related field; relevant industry certifications (e.g., SCMP, CPIM) are an asset.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in Supply Management or Supply Chain, including at least 5 years specializing in contract management
• Strong knowledge and hands-on experience in category management, full contract lifecycle, and stakeholder engagement, including gathering requirements, explaining processes, building buy-in, developing clear scopes of work, and creating effective negotiation strategies.
• Creating clear and complete scopes of work and Requests for Proposals (RFPs) for a range of services and materials
• Conducting analytical evaluations, leading commercial and legal negotiations, and finalizing agreements
• Proficiency with contract management systems and/or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary
• Paid time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Extensive career development opportunities
• Access to multiple learning platforms