Manager Potash Procurement

About BHP

At BHP we support our people to grow, learn, develop their skills and reach their potential. With a global portfolio of operations, we offer a diverse and inclusive environment with extraordinary career opportunities. Our strategy is to focus on creating a safe work environment where our employees feel strongly connected to our values and objectives, and where the capability of our people is key to our success. 
 
 Come and be a part of this success!

About Potash

The Jansen project in Saskatchewan, Canada is set to become one of the largest potash mines in the world and is located approximately 140 kilometers east of Saskatoon. As the largest investment in Saskatchewan’s history, Jansen is expected to generate approximately 5,500 workforce opportunities during construction and 900 long-term roles.
 
Once fully ramped up, Jansen is expected to have an initial production capacity of approximately 8.5 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa), with the potential to produce 16 to 17 Mtpa in future stages. To find out more about Potash and the Jansen project, click here.

 BHP has recently been named one of Canada's top 100 employers again for 2026.  This formal recognition is a testament to our dedication to fostering a positive, diverse and rewarding work environment.

Purpose

Provides leadership to a team or teams focussed on the development of cross-cutting multi-year strategies and partnerships and conducting sourcing activities. Translates strategy into operational plans for the department.

About the Role

In this role, you will:

• Lead a small team of dedicated procurement professionals to deliver on phase 2 of our Jansen project.
• Build and manage high‑impact supplier partnerships that drive innovation and long‑term commercial value.
• Ensure delivery of Lowest Total Cost of Ownership through market analysis, negotiation, and optimisation.
• Oversee complex sourcing programs and high‑risk contract negotiations.
• Apply deep Supply Chain expertise to enhance efficiency, optimise flow, and maximise value.
• Govern sustainability, human rights, environmental, and ethical practices across the value chain.
• Make data‑driven, evidence‑based decisions that support long‑term business strategy.
• Influence senior stakeholders and drive alignment across internal teams and global markets.
• Foster a culture of safety, customer focus, and continuous improvement.

Work Location

Downtown Saskatoon office. Working hours is 40 hours per week. Hybrid working (flexible, shared workstations and a combination of office and work from home) is standard for BHP. Regular travel activities to our Jansen site in Leroy, SK as well as to our partner’s office in Calgary, AB and various suppliers across Canada is expected. 

BHP offers domestic relocation assistance to support the successful incumbent in transitioning, if required. Benefits offered as part of the relocation program include (but are not limited to) new home purchase assistance, temporary accommodations, home finding trip and a resettlement allowance.

About You

• A strategic procurement leader with advanced expertise in sourcing, contract execution management and supplier relationship management.
• Strong experience in working in IPT, EPCM and similar project set-ups.
• Skilled in developing long‑term value chain strategies and navigating complex, multi‑region commercial environments.
• Strong decision‑maker, using data, predictive insights, and market intelligence to guide strategy.
• Experienced in leading high‑value negotiations and managing risk across complex contracts.
• Comfortable working in ambiguity, balancing opportunity and risk while driving clear outcomes.
• Inclusive leader who empowers teams through coaching, feedback, and capability building.
• Known for fostering strong internal and external partnerships built on trust and collaboration.
• Passionate about embedding sustainability, ethics, and compliance across the supply chain.
• Thrives in dynamic, international contexts and can influence stakeholders at senior levels.
• Committed to operational excellence, continuous improvement, and delivering customer-focused value.

Application Deadline

The posting will be active until 11:59pm CST on March 4, 2026

About Our Process

At BHP, we are committed to employing individuals who align with the BHP Charter Values and meet the requirements of the role. As part of the recruitment process, there are several checks which may be conducted to demonstrate applicants' suitability for a role including police / criminal background checks, medical, drug and alcohol testing, due diligence checks, right to work checks, and/or reference checks.  The outcome of these checks is not determinative or whether or not BHP decides to make an offer of employment.

If you are already employed directly by BHP, please log in using your BHP email address or apply via our internal jobs' portal.

Supporting a Diverse Workforce

At BHP, we know that we are strengthened by diversity. We are an Equal Opportunity employer that is committed to making BHP a safe and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive and be at their best every day. We are focused on creating a workforce that is more diverse and represents the communities where we work and live. providing a work environment in which everyone is included, treated fairly and with respect. We recognize that true diversity includes gender, age, race, disability status, sexual orientation, religion, neurodiversity, education levels, and many more aspects of your identity. BHP is committed to providing a recruitment process that is fair, equitable and accessible for all. If you have a disability, we know that it may be helpful for us to adjust our process to make it equitable for your individual situation. If you would like to reach out to someone about your situation and our recruitment process, please email us at inclusion@bhp.com.
 
At BHP, we aim to unlock the enormous potential that diverse and inclusive teams bring to the workplace, to leave a strong legacy within and beyond our operations for the generations to come.
 
Based on existing demographics in our Potash project preference in hiring will be given to qualified women and Indigenous peoples who self-identify as such in the application process. This reasonable and justifiable measure has been implemented pursuant to section 56 of The Saskatchewan Human Rights Code, 2018.
 
The BHP Jansen project marks the largest investment in Saskatchewan’s history, and with that growth will come significant employment opportunities. With first production projected to occur in mid-2027, from now until the project fully ramps up there will be significant recruitment requirements over the coming months and years. To find out more about the project, hints and tips on our process and where a career with BHP Potash can take you, sign up to our talent updates here.