AltaGas - Category Manager III

WGL Holdings, Inc.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AltaGas is seeking a Category Manager to lead end-to-end transactional sourcing up to $1M+ across multiple categories. You will develop specifications, SLAs, and SOWs with a data-driven approach, collaborating with Legal, Risk, Safety and various business units to maximize value.

You will evaluate suppliers, conduct RFx, negotiate contracts, and drive savings through Total Cost of Ownership strategies. A strong partner mindset and project management discipline are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree as stated is required.
• 5+ years of category management experience across multiple spend areas (construction, engineering, HR, Finance).
• Experience in energy or utilities is required.
• Strong analytical and data-driven problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform high-volume transactional sourcing up to $1M+ and develop specs, SLAs and statements of work.
• Identify suppliers, perform RFx, reference checks, financial and market analysis, and negotiations.
• Evaluate suppliers using defined criteria and coordinate with legal, risk, and other stakeholders.
• Manage contract renewals, amendments and master service agreements within assigned categories.
• Develop and execute Total Cost of Ownership based negotiation strategies to drive savings.
• Apply project management to ensure high-quality, efficient sourcing processes.
• Collaborate with peers and stakeholders to build relationships and provide value.
• Assist Senior Category Manager on ad hoc projects and procurement plans.
• Oversee change orders, SOW reviews with legal/compliance, and engineering/construction projects.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Data analysis

Vendor relations

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Economics, Finance or Supply Chain Management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Visio

Project

Job description

This position is responsible for all aspects of end to end transactional sourcing activities up to $1M and above for assigned categories. This position requires a strong analytical and data driven/problem solver individual. This individual must be positive, creative, energetic, and customer focused and will work collaboratively with the other Category Managers, as well as a diverse group of key stakeholders in Legal, Risk, Safety, and other numerous business units.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Perform high volume transactional sourcing activities up to $1M and above, while facilitating the development of specifications, statements of work and service level agreements (SLAs) as applicable.
• Within assigned sourcing categories, identifies suppliers, performs sourcing opportunities, preparation and solicitation of RFx, reference checks, financial analysis, market analysis, negotiations/re-negotiations, spot buys for all transactional sourcing activities.
• Evaluates and analyzes incumbent/market and potential suppliers by applying established evaluation and selection criteria; coordinates legal, risk, insurance, safety, etc. and review of the contracts with internal and external stakeholders
• Responsible for timely contract renewals, agreements, amendments, addendums and ensures valid contracts are in place in the assigned categories
• Develops and executes negotiation strategy based on Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) to create value to the company with responsibility to achieve saving targets
• Applies project management methodology and practices to manage a structured sourcing experience with focus on quality to support efficient business processes
• Collaborates with peers, stakeholders (internal/external) to build and maintain a strong relationship with a focus on customer service and value creation
• Assist Senior Category Manager on ad hoc projects and Strategic Procurement Plans (SPPs) and manages the requisition worklist in PeopleSoft
• Manage Change order documentation and approval
• Manage Statement of work review and approval with legal and compliance
• Managing Engineering and Construction projects including RFX, price analysis, negotiation, establishment of terms and establishment of Master Service Agreements
• Responsible for achieving the best value and maximize the company's profit within assigned categories

Qualifications, Skills and Abilities

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Economics, Finance, Supply Chain Management or related field required
• 5+ Years of experience and expertise in category management for contract services and goods in the areas of construction, engineering, field operations, HR, Finance, etc. Energy or utility experience is required
• Demonstrated strategic, project management, process improvement, innovation, and team building skills
• Solid analytical skills with hands on experience to analyze and produce accurate conclusions to support category decisions based on key data and ability to foresee market trends and stay ahead of the competition
• Negotiator with proven record of successful vendor relations and product/service assessment
• Proven experience in collaboration and team building skills across the enterprise
• Proven stakeholder management skills and the ability to manage and persuade at all levels of the company along with strong communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas in easy to understand business terms
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with ability to manage competing priorities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Visio and Project).
• Strong aptitude for data mining, formulas and logic

Why work at AltaGas?

AltaGas is a North American energy infrastructure company with a focus on owning and operating assets that provide affordable energy to our customers. AltaGas assets include Washington Gas/WGL, SEMCO, and Petrogas. Our talented team, nearly 3,000 strong, leverages the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses to new markets around the world. We deliver clean and affordable natural gas to approximately 1.7 million customers’ homes and businesses through regulated natural gas distribution utilities across four jurisdictions in the United States and two regulated natural gas storage utilities in the United States. Learn more about our team, vision, and strategy.

To learn more about our mission: https://youtu.be/k1mrKDdsYW8?si=y1k3NOyHxgf4emdL

For Canadian hires:

AltaGas hires personnel on the basis of job-related qualifications. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to a person's ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

For U.S. hires:

WGL/SEMCO/AltaGas offers a total rewards package that includes competitive pay, incentive bonus plans, holiday pay, 401K matching and a wide array of benefits. These benefits including medical, dental and vision coverage are designed to help you and your family stay healthy. We also have paid time off (PTO) to balance the demands of your work and personal life. Available benefits vary depending upon the specifics of the role. U.S. affiliates of AltaGas are committed to equal employment opportunity and providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. We value and encourage diversity and solicit applications from all qualified applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical or mental disabilities, political affiliation, genetic information, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. AltaGas is a leading energy infrastructure company with a footprint in some of North America’s most strategic energy markets. Our strategy is simple: to leverage the strength of our assets and expertise along the energy value chain to connect customers with premier energy solutions – from the well sites of upstream producers to the doorsteps of homes and businesses, and to new markets around the world.