At Nutrien, our purpose is Feeding the Future and we do so with safety, inclusion, integrity and results as our core values. Nothing is more important than sending our people home safe, every day.

Nutrien is a leading provider of agricultural products, services, and solutions. With nearly 25,000 employees world-wide, we are the largest producer of potash (by capacity) and one of the world’s largest producers of nitrogen and phosphate. We also operate a leading agriculture retail network that services over 500,000 growers globally.

We harvest the best. Diverse views and experience make us strong. We look for people who have a safety-first mindset, who are collaborative team players, who deliver on their commitments, act with integrity, and who support inclusion.

Working at Nutrien will provide you an opportunity to help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career.

Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Procurement Systems, Source to Contract, the Senior Advisor, Procurement Systems Sustainment will be responsible for leading the implementation and ongoing sustainment of SAP Ariba Sourcing & Contract as well as Ariba Supplier Lifecycle & Performance (SLP). This is a “hands-on” position, and the Senior Advisor is expected to provide continued detailed guidance to the BU procurement teams, and senior administration.

What you will do:

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  Work closely with Wholesale and Retail Stakeholders to build and sustain a best practice for Supplier Onboarding, Supplier Performance, Supplier Risk assessment, Sourcing and Contracting in SAP Ariba. Focus will be Ariba sourcing and contracting
• This role is expected to present and deliver on continuous improvement insights and recommendations to managers and leaders
• Work with the Procurement Systems & Governance and Change Management teams to ensure that training material is up to date and effective
• Assist the Sr. Manager Procurement Systems, Source to Contract in developing & monitoring metrics that measure adoption and value of procurement technology investments
• Assist the Sr. Manager Procurement Systems, Source to Contract in identifying improved efficiency opportunities, and working with IT to develop and implement said improvements
• Assist the Sr. Manager Procurement Systems, Source to Contract in ensuring goals alignment with Procurement and Finance
• Perform additional tasks as assigned and defined by the Sr. Manager Procurement Systems, Source to Contract
• Support the continued implementation and administration of procurement purchasing programs/systems, including SAP Ariba, Oracle, and SAP ECC (ERP), and SAP S4 Hana, and SAP MDG with a focus on the sourcing, contracting, supplier risk and SLP modules of SAP Ariba
• Coordinate and care for improvement activities of SAP Ariba which will allow for improved efficiency in the current supplier registration, supplier risk evaluation, supplier performance administration, and sourcing and contracting process at Nutrien
• Perform regular evaluations and improvements to the strategic sourcing process by organizing working sessions with stakeholders to determine the most efficient use of our strategic sourcing resources such as Ariba Sourcing and Ariba SLP & Risk
• Perform regular evaluations and improvements to the contracting process by organizing working sessions with stakeholders to determine the most efficient use of our contracting resources such as Ariba Sourcing and Ariba SLP & Risk
• Care for communication of process improvements and changes to Nutrien’s procurement systems technology
• Lead regular updates on enhancement communication and implementation in Ariba SLP, Ariba Risk, Contracting and Sourcing through a network of BU site champions
• Assist the Procurement Systems Governance department in continued training and support of procurement end-users on new features and enhancements in SAP Ariba and other technology that may be implemented
• Lead the SAP Ariba digitization of supplier administration strategies, supplier segmentation, and RFP optimization in line with the Procurement organization’s targets
• Work with the Sr. Manager Procurement Systems, Source to Contract to identify tools and templates needed for improved adoption and efficiency of Nutrien stakeholders as well as suppliers
• Develop and implement creative communication strategies, resources, and technologies to cultivate ease of procurement and choice making on the ground, in the field at wholesale and retail operating sites
• Work closely with site team members to ensure a successful implementation of procurement best practices and organizational targets
• Function as an advocate for Procurement interests, working to drive the best outcomes for Nutrien

What you will bring:

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  Technical Diploma or bachelor’s degree required, Business, Engineering, Computer Science or Supply Chain Management preferred
• Certifications in SAP Ariba preferred
• 6+ years related experience
• Broad experience in supply chain, procurement, category strategy, and supplier management processes and resources
• Travel as needed (at times internationally). Travel at times may exceed ~20%
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills
• Ability to develop the relationships and support necessary to bring the best-integrated systems solutions to the wholesale and retail sites
• Clear and exceptional understanding of, and practical experience with company supplier management, category plan, spend management (e.g., Ariba, Analysis & Reports), and enterprise resource planning systems and tools (SAP/Oracle)
• Experience with Procurement analytics
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Visio, and other MS Office applications
• High degree of ethics, discretion, honesty, fairness, and sound business practices to secure and maintain Nutrien’s reputation in the market

Compensation & Benefits:

Salary Range $86,640 - $119,130 annually. This range is estimated for Sr. Advisor, Procurement Systems Sustainment role in Loveland, Colorado. Actual salary and benefits may differ based upon location.

We provide an attractive benefits package that includes comprehensive medical, dental, vision coverage, and life insurance and well as disability coverage for positions working more than 30 hours per week. In addition, we have a retirement program that encourages our employees to save for the longer term, with generous matching employer contributions. Our benefit package also demonstrates our culture of care with paid vacation, sick days and holidays as well as paid personal and maternity/parental leaves and an Employee and Family Assistance Program. Details of the benefits package will be shared in the application process.

In addition to base pay, this role is also eligible to participate in our annual incentive plan, consistent with the terms of our program(s) where discretionary pay out of awards is reflecting components such as performance of the company and the employee. Details will be discussed through the application process.

This information is provided in compliance with the Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act and is the company's good faith and reasonable estimate of the compensation range and benefits offered for this position. The compensation offered to the successful applicant may vary based on factors including experience, skills, education, location, and other job-related reasons. Nutrien also makes internal equity a consideration in all pay decisions.

Are you a good match? Apply today!

Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to creating an inclusive workplace. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.

This job will remain posted until filled. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted.