Posted: June 9, 2026
Contracts Specialist at Canadian Natural Resources, Calgary, AB is listed at Canadian Natural Resources in Calgary, AB. The Beaver Board aggregates this opening from the employer's career page — apply using the button below to reach the official application. Browse more jobs at Canadian Natural Resources.
This role requires a proactive approach to leading strategic sourcing initiatives from conception to completion, ensuring the acquisition of goods and services at maximum value. Effective stakeholder management is paramount, involving close collaboration across various functions to anticipate business needs, challenge the status quo, and deliver high-quality, end-to-end sourcing solutions. A key aspect involves representing Canadian Natural as a trusted commercial partner in all engagements, strengthening relationships and upholding the company's core values. The specialist will integrate data-driven analysis and market intelligence, including supply/demand dynamics and total cost of ownership, to generate strategic insights. This analytical capability is vital for identifying substantial value opportunities, enabling informed decision-making, and safeguarding organisational interests within the natural resources context. Furthermore, the role involves leading the full lifecycle of contract formation and administration, developing clear, fit-for-purpose agreements that not only maximise value and mitigate risk but also align with organisational objectives and standards. Leadership in supplier and contractor relationship management is also critical, driving performance and compliance while strategically resolving complex claims. This commitment extends to continuous improvement initiatives, reflecting the dedication of our people to evolving practices.
Joining Canadian Natural means becoming part of a collaborative, high-performing team that deeply values innovation and enjoying the work along the way. The Commercial Operations team vision is to be a trusted, high-performing unit, enabled by its dedicated people, creating measurable value through disciplined execution and strong strategic partnerships. This culture fosters accountability, continuous improvement, and innovation in every aspect of contract management and sourcing. The mantra of 'Trusted partners. Measurable value. Disciplined execution. Continuous improvement and innovation. Strong people.' truly encapsulates the spirit of this dynamic environment, where every team member is encouraged to grow and contribute meaningfully to the company's success and the broader energy sector.
