Principal Procurement - Utilities

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. 
 
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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.  BHP’s CAD$14 billion (US$10.5 billion) investment in the Jansen project will deliver a potash mine in Saskatchewan designed to maximize sustainability. 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.

Jansen's construction will take place over several years with first production planned for mid-2027. 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 for 2025.  This formal recognition is a testament to our dedication to fostering a positive, diverse and rewarding work environment.

Work Location

Downtown, Saskatoon office, with frequent travel to the Jansen Mine Site. 40 hours per week. Hybrid working (flexible, shared workstations and a combination of office and work from home) is standard for BHP.

Purpose

The Principal Procurement Utilities will deliver utility planning and sourcing arrangements that meet the needs of the Potash business. The work will include development of contract strategies and formation, complex strategic negotiations, stakeholder engagement at all levels internal and external and sound understanding of the regulatory environment. 

About the Role

In this role you will:

• Ensure conformance with the BHP Charter, the BHP Standards (Our Requirements and Business Critical Documents), Code of Conduct and relevant statutory obligations
• Have an overriding commitment to health, safety, environment responsibility and sustainable development
• Manage multiple stakeholder relationships across Potash Projects and Operations, Global Functions including Marketing, Finance, Legal and external service providers  
• Apply an understanding of end-to-end Utility supply to enhance efficiency, drive optimization, and maximize value
• Evaluate risk profiles, key value drivers, and contracting options to inform the development of contracting strategies, and contracts in alignment with execution strategies 
• Gain support for and negotiate outcomes that achieve mutually beneficial goals 
• Determine the underlying cause of problems and evaluate multiple solutions to ensure a planned and structured approach to solving complex problems

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and own the commercial strategy and relationship for Jansen utility supply
• Develop short- and long-term energy forecasts that inform budget planning, contracting decisions, and operational scheduling in conjunction with Operations
• Manage natural gas transportation and purchasing through TransGas and Alberta AECO market connections to ensure secure and cost-effective supply
• Manage load optimization to reduce peak demand charges and ensure continuity of energy supply during grid or transmission constraints
• Participate in SaskPower industrial rate programs and explore opportunities for load management, interruptible service, or behind-the-meter generation

• Support backup generation and emergency energy procedures for power interruptions or natural gas curtailments during extreme weather events.
• Ensure compliance with Saskatchewan environmental and energy regulations, including GHG reporting and carbon pricing mechanisms (e.g., OBPS, federal fuel charge)
• Monitor & incorporate SaskPower, TransGas, and SaskEnergy rate designs, tariffs, and regulatory updates impacting operations
• Conduct technical and economic feasibility studies reflecting Saskatchewan’s utility rate structures and incentive programs (e.g., SaskPower’s energy efficiency initiatives)
• Establish energy performance indicators (EnPIs) in line with site production metrics and Saskatchewan’s operating conditions (e.g., heating demand, seasonal load)

About You

You will have:

• Significant experience in utilities industry, commercial and contract management roles
• A track record of excellence in contract negotiation
• Tertiary qualifications in commercial, finance, engineering or related disciplines
• A high degree of business acumen with deep understanding of project execution risks and operational requirements
• Experience in strategic thinking, robust planning and risk management; and
• Strong communication skills to various senior stakeholders – written and verbal. Ability to tailor communications and interactions to a wide variety of stakeholder groups

You will have understanding and experience in:

• Governance and contract approval stewardship
• Relating well with people in an engaging style, which quickly enables building of trust and strong relationships with stakeholders
• Operating in complex and ambiguous environments
• Commercial management through all phases of a capital project lifecycle and into Operations

Application Deadline

This posting will be active until 11:59pm CST on November 21, 2025. 

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 a number of 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 of whether or not BHP decides to make an offer of employment.

Supporting a Diverse Workplace

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.