 Profile Statements At Nexen, it's not just what we do that makes us a leader in our industry it's how we do it. Nexen is a Canadian-based energy company with international assets. We're building a sustainable future with our unconventional resource developments and world-class operations. From oil sands, coalbed methane and shale gas in North America to the deep waters of the Gulf of Mexico, the North Sea, offshore West Africa and the Middle East, Nexen is at the forefront of industry innovation and development.
We've earned a global reputation for doing the right thing, giving us the edge in many challenging locations around the world. Our company cares. That means we build relationships with stakeholders based on integrity and open dialogue. And, we strive to minimize the impact of our activities on communities and the natural environment. We do all we can to ensure our employees and contractors go home safely at the end of every work day. Our workplace is exciting, challenging and fun. We encourage initiative and welcome innovative ideas from everyone at any level. We're a company you can believe in.
Nexen has over 3,800 employees worldwide and is listed on both the New York and Toronto stock exchanges.
Comp Work Statement This position is eligible for Nexen's Compressed Work Schedule program (CWS). This program provides flexibility in work hours to assist employees in balancing their work and personal lives. CWS participants work eight hours and 40 minutes per day and earn two Fridays off per month, for a total of 24 days off annually.
Position Overview As Manager of Strategic Procurement, act as key contact with major projects supply community, while internally providing functional procurement leadership to the project teams and procurement staff.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
Development and implementation of management approved procurement strategies for Major Projects;
Ongoing interface and contact with Major Projects' key suppliers, including acquisition of forward-looking supply trends and risks;
Review/understand project schedules, stage gated project processes, and how procurement planning and execution need to be addressed;
Continually identify risks associated with procurement of equipment and materials, and assist with development of mitigation plans to manage same;
Lead and/or develop the creation and execution of long term supply agreements, blanket orders, and preferred supplier agreements;
Develop and implement effective supplier performance and overall relationship management programs with key suppliers, coordinating with required internal Major Projects stakeholders;
Develop, implement, communicate, train, maintain, and update Major Projects procurement standards and procedures as they apply to Major Project procurement activities (both self-performed and by third parties);
Plan, recruit, staff, lead, and mentor procurement staff required to support Major Projects.
Required Skills:
Education/Experience Project/Discipline Experience:
Minimum 20 years of Oil and Gas or similar previous major project experience;
Post-secondary degree in commerce, business, or engineering an asset;
Effective leadership of large procurement and/or supply chain organizations (either directly or through owner oversight of EP companies procuring as agent for owner);
Experience with a variety of supply chain/procurement strategies in capital project setting:
Actual hands on development;
Obtaining senior management approval;
Implementation of procurement strategies and long term supply agreements;
Implementation of supplier relationship programs;
Solid technical knowledge of equipment/materials being purchased;
Working knowledge of the legal aspects of procurement and Canadian tender law;
Experience in the formation of large, complex commercial negotiations and agreements;
Experience with supplier claims;
Extensive knowledge and experience with the arbitration/litigation process is an asset.
Skills/Capabilities:
Effective communication (oral, written, presentation);
Effective leadership, team motivation, and performance management;
Ability to effectively communicate, interact, and negotiate with the senior management level (both within Nexen, as wells as external third parties, and suppliers);
Influencing and conflict resolution;
Self managed and proactive;
Use initiative to take on tasks;
Get responsibilities and deliverables done on schedule to required quality.
Core Competencies Adaptability/Managing Change: Ability to embrace new technologies, meet emerging market demands, respond effectively to changing conditions, apply continuous improvement techniques and create new business opportunities.
Leadership: Ability to achieve desired results by encouraging and supporting the contributions of others possession of required knowledge, skills and experience to work effectively with others throughout the organization.
Teamwork: Knowledge, skill and ability to work effectively with others to achieve optimal collective results.
Communication: Ability to speak and write clearly and succinctly in a variety of settings and styles; ability to secure information, listen effectively and get messages across that have the desired effect.
Global Cultural Sensitivity: Ability to work successfully in any community by effectively handling cultural, political and economic differences.
Technical/Operating Skills: Possession of appropriate technical and operational knowledge, skills and experience to ensure performance at a high level of accomplishment.
Initiative: Think critically and act logically to evaluate situations and generates required steps to ensure success.
Total Business Understanding: Knowledge and expertise in formulating competitive strategies and managing policies, practices, trends and information affecting the total business.
Closing Statement Nexen Inc. offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement.
No agency or telephone inquiries please.
Only resumes of candidates being considered will be acknowledged.
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