Our client, a major Oil and Gas company, is looking for someone to join their team on a 1-year contract in Calgary.

The SCM Category Specialist will be responsible for sustaining a fit-for-purpose Category Management plan across their assigned Indirect Portfolio. The overall Indirect Category includes IT, HR, and other Corporate spending.

1. Accountability for contributing to the Value Creation program, driving cost reduction / avoidance and operational efficiency / effectiveness that is impactful to the P&L
2. Ownership of all Master Service Agreements and Corporate Contracts in their assigned portfolio
3. Strategic Sourcing for our Projects & Operations teams, in collaboration with the Projects SCM and the Operations SCM teams
4. Support in executing and organizing processes and activities in accordance with the company's SCM Policy and Standards

Requirements:

1. Related post-secondary education an asset
2. A minimum of 5-8 years of Supply Chain Management contracts experience
3. Experience managing a corporate IT category would be an asset
4. Demonstrated ability to drive supplier value creation through category management and strong post-award contract management
5. Experience utilizing Maximo contract software would be an asset
6. Collaborative mindset, willing to work alongside the subject-matter experts and Business Unit clients to drive sustainable change in our supply base
7. The candidate will have a successful track record of effectively progressing category management ideas through to implementation
8. Success in this role goes well beyond technical expertise; understanding how to build consensus across the organization and manage stakeholder relations, all while inspiring and driving change
9. The right candidate will be a relationship builder; able to navigate the organization and rally the appropriate corporate resources behind critical business initiatives
10. The candidate will demonstrate a commitment and passion for Supply Chain and the value it can drive in the energy sector