Contract Specialist, Information Systems

TC Energy; Calgary; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company is seeking a Contract Specialist to manage procurement for Information Systems and related technologies. Responsibilities include strategic sourcing, vendor management, and contract negotiations. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Supply Chain Management and excellent communication skills. The position offers a hybrid work model and requires ongoing collaboration with internal stakeholders and external suppliers in Calgary, Alberta.

Benefits

Hybrid work model

Flexible dress code

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years of Supply Chain Management sourcing experience in Information Systems.
• Ability to distill concepts and present to executives.
• Experience in negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage procurement projects and lead sourcing strategies.
• Conduct market research to inform sourcing decisions.
• Ensure compliance with procurement processes and vendor management.

Skills

Strategic sourcing expertise

Excellent communication skills

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Education

University Degree in Business

Supply Chain Management program

Master’s degree in relevant field

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Power BI

Job description

Determined, imaginative, curious—if these are some of the ways you describe yourself, we want to learn more about you!

At TC Energy, we are proud to connect the world to the energy it needs. Guided by our values of safety in every step, personal accountability, one team and active learning, we deliver the critical energy that North America and the world rely on while balancing reliability, affordability and sustainability.

The Opportunity

The Corporate Services Contracts Team is responsible for overseeing TC Energy spend for all indirect (non-pipeline operations related) spend. Information Systems (IS) is a key component of the overall Corporate Services portfolio. This role is part of a team focused on IS strategic spend that covers software applications, software development consulting (professional services), hardware, SCADA systems, network projects, and telecommunications.

The Contract Specialist, Information Systems (IS), specializes in and leads a portfolio of "spend sub-categories" related to technology and software applications. The Contract Specialist is the singular expert in these spend categories. This includes monitoring emerging market trends, coordinating procurement strategies, collaborating on internal relationships, and providing expert guidance within TC Energy and Information Systems business unit. Managing key vendor relationships through Strategic Supplier Relationship Management is paramount to success in this role.

What you'll do:

• Demand Planning for software applications and professional services sourcing within each spend sub-category
• Provide strategic sourcing expertise to issue the required RFx process for services and or materials
• IS strategic sourcing and tactical procurement activities that includes software applications, IS hardware and IS professional services, focused primarily on operational enterprise IS indirect spend
• Apply advanced knowledge of TC Energy supply chain systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba, BI Warehouse) to implement and track procurement projects
• Translate program needs into appropriate solicitation documents, requirements documents, evaluation plans, and other procurement tools
• Ensure appropriate procedures are followed for bid evaluation, including coordinating with clients and vendors throughout the tendering process
• Conduct appropriate internal research (via internal subject matter experts, hosted RFx, contract database, data extracts, etc.) and external research (via direct supplier communications, available stats/indexes, subject matter experts, etc.) to inform requirements and recommendations
• Determine recommendations for contract awards, negotiate to achieve contracts, and coordinate briefings and other approvals to delegated decision-makers in TC Energy business units
• Ensure ongoing contract management through supplier performance management and business unit engagement. Specifically for key suppliers, the Contract Specialist will prepare quarterly reports to manage performance. This will include executive level briefings as it pertains to performance of our key supplier base
• Provide expert advice in supplier contract disputes, minimizing escalations
• Lead complex stakeholder consultations and independently represents the IS Business Unit interests at internal meetings and working groups that will affect IS planned initiatives
• Apply advanced knowledge of stakeholders and program needs to resolve disputes and bring closure to complex procurement issues
• Anticipate reactions to potential procurement approaches and work proactively to mitigate concerns among IS Business Unit and operating business units, and the supplier community
• Influence IS Business Unit and operating Business Unit sourcing approaches by exercising a high degree of people skills, and by effectively positioning ideas and content
• Support training/guidance on procurement and category management methodology

Minimum Qualifications

• A University Degree and/or designation in Business, or a Supply Chain Management program
• Minimum requirement of 6 years of Supply Chain Management sourcing experience in Information Systems and technology sourcing and contracting experience
• A combination of education and experience may be considered

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in relevant field
• Experience with relevant SAP/Ariba/Power BI modules an asset
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills; able to distill concepts and make them compelling and suitable for Vice President Level presentation
• Aptitude for technical topics, i.e., when sourcing a technical material or service, candidate is naturally interested in learning technical details of the material/service, experience with terms and conditions
• Strong relationship‑building skills with a proven history of collaborating effectively across functions and fostering a One Team environment

To remain competitive, support our high-performance culture and allow for more flexibility in the way we work, we offer a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for our eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. #LI-Hybrid

About our business

We are a leader in North American energy infrastructure, spanning Canada, the U.S. and Mexico. Every day, our dedicated team proudly connects the world to the energy it needs—moving over 30 per cent of the cleaner-burning natural gas used across the continent. Complemented by strategic ownership and low-risk investments in power generation, our infrastructure fuels industries and generates affordable, reliable and sustainable power across North America, while enabling LNG exports to global markets.

TC Energy is an equal opportunity employer and participates in the E-Verify program supervised by the US government. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, age, sex, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, or disability. We are also committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. Applicants requiring accommodations or accessible formats are encouraged to contact us at [e-mail] for support.

All applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country where the position is based, without restrictions. Background screening is required for all positions, which may include criminal and/or credit checks. Offers may be extended at a different level or job title that best aligns with the successful candidate's qualifications.

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Thank you for considering TC Energy in your career journey.