Procurement Contract Manager Associate

At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources – applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life-cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for.

The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.

Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work, no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability.

At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs.

What Role You Will Play In Our Team
Imperial is seeking a Procurement Contract Manager Associate to support critical business operations across Canada by managing supplier relationships, negotiating contracts, and driving value through effective procurement strategies.

In this role, you will work closely with stakeholders, suppliers, and procurement colleagues to deliver cost-effective solutions, ensure continuity of supply, and support business objectives through sound commercial decision-making.

What You Will Do

• Manage a portfolio of contracts and supplier relationships that support business operations.
• Lead sourcing activities and contract negotiations to deliver value and mitigate risk.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to understand business needs and develop procurement solutions.
• Analyze market trends, supplier capabilities, and pricing data to support sourcing decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve cost, service, quality, and supplier performance.
• Support the development and execution of category and procurement strategies.
• Monitor contract compliance and manage contract amendments, renewals, and pricing updates.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to resolve commercial and supply-related challenges.
• Ensure procurement activities comply with company policies, processes, and controls.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• SCMP or similar procurement/supply chain designation.
• Experience in Oil & Gas, Energy, Mining, Manufacturing, or other industrial sectors.
• Knowledge of purchase-to-pay processes and contract management practices.
• Experience supporting capital projects, maintenance, operations, or materials procurement.
  
  

Your Benefits
An Imperial career is one designed to last. Our commitment to you runs deep: our employees grow personally and professionally, with benefits built on our core categories of health, security, finance, and life. Imperial Oil has been recognized as one of Canada’s and Alberta’s top employers (2024) as recognized by Mediacorp Canada Inc.’s 24th annual competition.

We offer you:

• Competitive salary
• Training and mentorship
• Relocation assistance as required
• Employee resource groups (ERG’s) – opportunity to participate in volunteer groups that support furthering the company’s inclusion objectives
  
  

Imperial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Imperial is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals and encourages all eligible applicants to apply.
Imperial conducts business in a manner that respects the land, environment, rights and cultures of Indigenous communities. In the areas where we explore, develop and operate, Imperial engages Indigenous communities in open and forthright consultation and strives to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect. Please see here for more information on Imperial’s Indigenous Relations Guiding Principles and Guidelines.

Imperial is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request at [email protected].

Eligibility to work in Canada: All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions on their start date. Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit.

Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.