Contracts Lead, Conventional Operations

Job Description

The Opportunity:

Make your mark while you grow your career! As the successful candidate, you will be responsible for supervising and developing employees to contribute to the successful development and operation of Canadian Natural's Conventional Operations.

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
• Safety sensitive position: Yes
• Application deadline: August 23rd, 2024

Key Accountabilities:

• Oversee and drive the activities and resources required to execute the procurement and contract management process including scope development, supply market research and positioning, requests for proposals/quotations, evaluations, negotiations and the award of contracts and agreements
• Balance business unit requests with the joint identification of strategic initiatives for long range value creation and overall cost reductions.
• Support the team in liaising with legal, risk, finance, accounting, internal client business units, and other stakeholders to ensure adherence to Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain and align team workloads, outputs and processes to ensure that team efforts contribute to and align with wider business objectives and practices while ensuring accurate and consistent reporting of activity.
• Contribute to hiring, performance reviews and performance management of your team
• Create a positive work environment that encourages the development and empowerment of employees.

What You Bring to the Role:

• 15+ years of related industry experience with 5+ years working in Lead positions and post-secondary education.
• Familiarity with and understanding of:
  • Developing and leading teams.
  • Oil and Gas Conventional Operations as well as Environmental and Laboratory services.
  • Category management, contract formation and contract administration, and internal customer service.
  • Extensive experience negotiating Terms and Conditions within Contracts.
  • Computer enterprise systems such as Maximo & Ivalua.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural's Relocation Policy
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development
• Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays

Check out ourCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!

About Us

Industry Leader: We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.

Community Investment: Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.

Compensation and Benefits: We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.

Our People, Our Stories: Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural - one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

Check out some of our Employee Testimonials!

All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.