SCM Ops Category Advisor

Job Summary

Reporting to the Sr Manager, SCM Operations Category Management, the incumbent in this position 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 incumbent will be responsible for handling the day-to-day contract maintenance and administration in accordance with company requirements.

The incumbent 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.

Roles & Responsibilities

This role will include informal leadership guidance from Category Managers (Specialists and Sr Advisors) as part of the day-to-day activities in supporting the Operations Category Management team.

Core activities:

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.

Competencies

Organizational Competencies Technical Competencies (Assets)

Forward thinking

Supply Chain Management process

Change agility

Category Management experience

Develops potential

Ariba for sourcing and contract storage

Communicates effectively

SAP systems for P2P process

Works collaboratively

Microsoft Office products

Technical professional skills

Sourcing activities related to contracting

Drives for results

Negotiations

Contract management & risk management

Qualifications

Musts:

Be legally entitled to work in Canada

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

Assets:

• Professional Supply Chain certification (SCMP, CSCP, CIPS, ISM)

• SAP experience