Senior Procurement Specialist - Corporate & Professional Services
Irving Oil • Saint John, New Brunswick • Full Time
Posted on Thu, Jun 11, 2026
As a Senior Procurement Specialist on our Supply Management team, you’ll lead end‑to‑end sourcing initiatives, manage key supplier relationships, and ensure strong contractual and commercial outcomes in our Corporate & Professional Services category. Your goal in this category is to manage a wide range of professional and consulting service providers and subject matter experts throughout our business. This includes those in Human Resources, Finance, Tax, Insurance, Customs, Internal Audit, Engineering, Environmental, Information Technology, and Strategy. Your success will depend on your ability to build strong partnerships and strategies with internal stakeholders and suppliers, negotiate mutually beneficial agreements and continuously improve procurement processes through data-driven insights and industry best practices.
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity with Irving Oil, please apply by June 30, 2026.
What We Offer:
- Work Environment – Work onsite 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 – Including medical and dental benefits that are both in effect from day one
- 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:
- Develop and execute advanced category strategies that align with enterprise priorities and deliver long‑term value
- Lead complex strategic sourcing initiatives to drive cost optimization, innovation, and operational excellence
- Oversee end‑to‑end contract lifecycle management, ensuring supplier performance, compliance, and risk mitigation
- Optimize the procure‑to‑pay (P2P) process by identifying efficiency gaps, implementing controls, and driving continuous improvement
- Partner with senior stakeholders to align sourcing strategies with business objectives, growth plans, and operational needs
- Negotiate high‑value contracts to secure competitive commercial terms, protect organizational interests, and minimize exposure
- Strengthen supplier relationship management programs, fostering collaboration, performance improvement, and strategic partnership
- Ensure adherence to procurement governance, policies, and industry best practices across all sourcing activities
Your Skills:
- Demonstrated organizational and analytical strengths that consistently drive measurable results
- Proven ability to set clear objectives, monitor supplier performance, and leverage data for continuous improvement and informed decision‑making
- Strong communication skills with experience in conflict resolution and building productive, long‑term stakeholder relationships
- Skilled negotiator with leadership capabilities to effectively manage suppliers, contracts, and commercial outcomes
- Solid understanding of end‑to‑end project execution and delivery requirements
- Experience identifying, assessing, and mitigating supplier‑related risks to support supply chain resilience
- Proactive approach to highlighting contract activities and dependencies that may influence project timelines or outcomes
- Diplomatic, tactful, and professional in all interactions, with a commitment to maintaining positive working relationships
- Adaptable and effective in fast‑paced, dynamic environments
Your Experience:
- University Degree in Business or related field of study
- Minimum 5-7 years’ experience within procurement roles
- Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or similar designation 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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