New Graduate – Commercial Operations (Supply Chain and Joint Ventures)

The Opportunity:

Are you looking to launch your career in the diverse world of Supply Chain and Joint Ventures (JV)? If so, we have a New Graduate position for you!  Our Commercial Operations team has an excellent opportunity to work in a fast-paced team environment and gain supply chain management and commercial experience through a rotation of assignments and special projects. You will be a valuable member of the team working with and contributing to a variety of areas such as Procurement, Inventory, Materials Management, Joint Ventures, Operations and Major Projects. 

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta


• Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts


• Safety sensitive position: Yes


• Application deadline: October 31, 2024

Note: This permanent position includes a 24-month program providing a unique opportunity with rotations in Calgary, our oil sands sites, and at our Nisku Central Distribution Centre

Key Accountabilities:

• Contribute to strategic sourcing efforts (RFIs and RFPs) to award contracts to best total value suppliers


• Take part in negotiation strategies that support and deliver cost, delivery, and business value for Canadian Natural


• Procure materials and services to support business operating requirements, ensuring the efficient delivery of materials to end customer locations to support operations needs


• Develop inventory strategies that maximize inventory investment with operational goals


• Participate in new technology assessments, selections and implementations


• In addition to recommending enhancements to existing systems or processes:
  
  
  
  • Experience in the Joint Venture Authorization for Expenditure (AFE) process, manage a portfolio of JV contracts, and support resolution of disputes while focusing on root cause analysis (RCA)
  
  

What You Bring to the Role:

• An undergraduate degree in Business, Commerce, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Finance, Information Systems; or a related post-secondary education program such as the Energy Asset Management (EAM) program at SAIT; within the past year or will be completing undergraduate degree by January 2026


• Previous supply chain management, procurement,  materials management, or joint venture experience as a student is preferred


• Key competences required:
  
  
  
  • Business mindset with a daily focus on continuous improvements
  
  
  • Highly organized and detail oriented
  
  
  • Effective with time management (high volume) 
  
  
  • Comfortable working in a fast paced environment
  
  
  • Utilizes a structured approach for problem solving
  
  
  • Effective interpersonal skills to interface with internal and external stakeholders
  
  
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt and respond to the changing environment 
  
  

• 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 our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!

**To be considered for employment, your most recent unofficial transcript(s) must be submitted with your application**