Contract SCM Operations Category Management Advisor

Agilus Work Solutions; Calgary; On-site; CAD 106,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Contract SCM Operations Category Management Advisor in the Oil and Gas Sector in Calgary, Alberta. Reporting to the Manager/Senior Manager, SCM Operations Category Management, the Contract SCM Analyst is responsible for managing assigned category portfolios and related work throughout the full contract lifecycle.

The role includes developing category strategies, executing approved strategies, and managing post-award contract performance, along with

Qualifications

• Legally entitled to work in Canada.
• Undergraduate degree in a technical or business discipline, or equivalent related experience.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement or contract management experience.
• Minimum 2 years of category management experience.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel; strong understanding of the sourcing and contracting lifecycle.
• Foundational knowledge of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, Master Data objects, Master Data Governance.
• Strong financial and business acumen; experience with data analytics and visualization tools.
• High accuracy and attention to detail; able to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; strong time management and organizational skills.
• Professional SCM certification such as SCMP, CSCP, CIPS, ISM; SAP experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop category strategies in consultation with stakeholders.
• Execute approved strategies and manage post-award contract performance.
• Handle day-to-day contract administration and maintenance in line with requirements.
• Perform RFx creation and execution; contract development and system setup.
• Data analysis and reporting; performance reporting; Ariba and SAP system support.
• Post-award management including amendments, disputes, claims, and close-outs.
• Collaborate with Legal, Risk Management, HSE, QA/QC; ensure documentation in Contract Management Systems.

Skills

Procurement experience

Category management

Data analytics

MS Office proficiency

Effective communication

Adaptability

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Undergraduate degree in technical or business discipline

Professional SCM certification (SCMP/CSCP/CIPS/ISM)

Tools

Ariba

SAP

Job description

Agilus by Synergie is recruiting for a Contract SCM Operations Category Management Advisor in the Oil and Gas Sector in Calgary, Alberta. Reporting to the Manager/Senior Manager, SCM Operations Category Management, the Contract SCM Analyst is responsible for managing assigned category portfolios and related work throughout the full contract lifecycle.

Responsibilities may include developing category strategies in consultation with stakeholders, executing approved strategies, and managing post-award contract performance. The role also includes day-to-day contract administration and maintenance in accordance with requirements.

Total rewards: $77.00 - $80.00 hourly

11 Months contract position

5 Days on/2 Days off

A typical day

The successful candidate will support the broader Operations Category Management team with contract administration activities, including:

• RFx creation and execution
• Contract development and system setup
• Data analysis and reporting
• Ariba and SAP system support
• Performance reporting

Manage assigned categories and work scopes throughout the entire lifecycle, including:

• Cost modeling
• Pricing analysis
• Supplier analysis
• Scope assessment

Execute sourcing initiatives in accordance with the annual sourcing plan and Cenovus procurement processes, Manage category strategies, including:

• Supplier pre-qualification
• RFx development and execution
• Bid evaluations
• Negotiations Contract awards
• Post-award management

Perform post-award contract management activities, including:

• Contract amendments and changes KPI review meetings
• Dispute resolution
• Claims management
• Contract close-outs

Ensure all contract documentation is accurately maintained within approved Contract Management Systems.

Collaborate with business stakeholders and Subject Matter Experts (SMEs), including:

• Legal
• Risk Management
• Health
• Safety & Environment (HSE)
• Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC)

Support SCM Business Value Methodology and strategic objectives, Assist the business in evaluating supplier performance, Perform additional duties as assigned.

Organizational Competencies

• Forward-thinking mindset
• Change agility
• Develops potential in self and others
• Communicates effectively Works collaboratively
• Strong technical and professional skills
• Results-oriented approach

Successful candidates will have

• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Undergraduate degree in a technical or business discipline, or equivalent related experience
• Minimum 5 years of procurement or contract management experience
• Minimum 2 years of category management experience
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel, Strong understanding of the sourcing and contracting lifecycle
• Foundational knowledge of: Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes, Master Data objects, Master Data Governance.
• Strong financial and business acumen, Experience with data analytics and visualization tools, High level of accuracy and attention to detail, Ability to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Professional Supply Chain certification, such as: SCMP, CSCP, CIPS, ISM, SAP experience.