SCM Ops Category Advisor
Calgary, Alberta
Contract
Posted 5 days ago
Category Analyst
This position is 100% onsite in downtown Calgary. 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week. It is NOT a remote role. Office based with field visits.
Role Description
The ideal candidate will be assigned Category portfolios to manage and will be responsible for the lifecycle of the contracts within the portfolio. This includes the development of the strategy for the category in consultation with various stakeholders, the execution of the agreed strategy, and the post-award performance management of the contracts. The ideal candidate will be responsible for handling the day-to-day contract maintenance and administration. You will also support the broader Operations Category Management team on contract administration requirements, including but not limited to RFx creation, contract creation (documentation as well as system), data analysis, system support for Ariba, SAP & performance reporting. This role will support Category initiatives for Upstream and Downstream across North America.
Responsibilities
- Ownership and management of Categories through the lifecycle including cost modeling, pricing & supplier analysis, and portfolio segmentation.
- Execute sourcing initiatives per the annual plan, and ensure all supporting activities are in accordance with Company processes.
- Manage categories including the development of strategies, pre-qualifications of suppliers, development of RFx initiatives, bid evaluations, negotiations, award, and post-award management.
- Post-award contract management including contract changes, facilitation of KPI meetings, dispute resolution, claims management, and contract close-outs.
- Ensure all documentation is stored in the appropriate Contract Management Systems in accordance with Company requirements.
- Liaise and consult with Business and subject matter experts (SMEs) from Legal, Risk Management, HSE, QA/QC, etc. in support of pre and post-award commercial activities.
- Provide guidance and peer assistance to other staff team members.
- Support SCM Business Value Methodology and strategic objectives.
- Support the business for reviewing of supplier performance.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Experience
- An undergraduate degree in technical or business discipline or equivalent experience
- 8+ years of procurement or contract management experience
- 4+ years of previous experience in category management
- Strong proficiency with MS Office, especially MS Word and Excel
- Excellent understanding of sourcing and contracting lifecycle
- Foundational understanding of P2P, Master Data objects and Master Data Governance
- Financial business acumen and knowledge; data analytics and visualization tools
- Be detailed oriented and accurate
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Strong time management skills
- Professional Supply Chain certification (SCMP, CSCP, CIPS, ISM) is a strong asset
- SAP experience is a strong asset
Please note that while all applications are appreciated, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.
InSync Systems Inc. is a privately-owned boutique Canadian Resourcing and Consulting Services Company that works closely with a range of corporate clients across multiple industries to bring them solutions that effectively address their business needs.
