Supply Management Professional

Canadian Natural • Calgary, AB

30d • Onsite

About The Position

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 Management Professional,
you'll be responsible for managing and negotiating supply chain contracts within
the energy sector, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and company
policies. You'll collaborate closely with internal stakeholders, vendors, and
legal teams to define sourcing strategies, optimize contract terms, mitigate
risks, and drive cost efficiencies. This is an exciting opportunity to
contribute to operations across Canada while developing your expertise in energy
procurement and contract management.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or a related field from a recognized university
• 8+ years of progressive experience in contracts management, procurement, or supply chain within the energy sector or a related industry
• Proven expertise in drafting, reviewing, and negotiating complex contracts across sustaining and project work, supported by hands‑on experience within capital project execution environments and strong knowledge of contract law and Canadian energy industry regulations
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external vendors
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with attention to detail and a focus on risk mitigation and cost optimization
• Proficient in contract management software and Microsoft Office Suite

Responsibilities

• Support the planning, execution, and closeout of sustaining capital projects in alignment with business and operational priorities
• Coordinate with engineering, construction teams, suppliers, and vendors to enable timely and cost‑effective delivery
• Manage projects with progressively defined scopes, collaborating with engineering, operations, and construction to refine scope and execution strategies as work advances
• Support procurement and contracting activities, including scope definition, commercial alignment, and coordination of contractor deliverables with execution timelines
• Apply a strong understanding of cost drivers, labour productivity, fabrication and construction variables to support effective agreement negotiation, cost control, and change‑order evaluation
• Track and manage costs, forecasts, schedules, and changes, monitoring project performance and supporting risk identification and mitigation where scope or execution evolves
• Support governance, documentation, and reporting, while contributing to continuous improvement through lessons learned and execution efficiencies

Benefits

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• May be eligible for additional premiums
• Company Sponsored Fly-In/Fly-Out from Calgary or Edmonton, Alberta
• First class camp facilities
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees