SCM Operations Category Management Advisor

Spirit Omega Inc; Calgary; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Spirit Omega Inc. is seeking a Contract SCM Analyst to manage category portfolios and full lifecycle contracts. You will support the Operations Category Management team with administration, RFx, data analysis, and system setup in line with Cenovus requirements.

This role covers North American operations, with collaboration across legal, risk, HSE, QA/QC, and suppliers. The ideal candidate has extensive procurement/contract management experience, strong MS Office skills, and experience with

Qualifications

• Legally entitled to work in Canada
• Undergraduate degree in technical or business discipline or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years of procurement or contract management experience
• Minimum 2 years of category management experience
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
• Strong understanding of sourcing and contracting lifecycle
• Foundational knowledge of P2P, Master Data objects & governance
• Strong financial and business acumen
• Experience with data analytics and visualization tools
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong time management and organizational skills

Responsibilities

• Manage assigned categories and work scopes throughout lifecycle (cost modeling, pricing analysis, supplier analysis, scope assessment)
• Execute sourcing initiatives per annual plan and Cenovus processes
• Manage category strategies (supplier pre-qualification, RFx development and execution, bid evaluations, negotiations, contract awards, post-award management)
• Perform post-award contract management activities (amendments, KPI reviews, dispute resolution, claims, close-outs)
• Ensure contract documentation is maintained in approved systems
• Collaborate with Legal, Risk, HSE, QA/QC SMEs
• Support SCM Business Value Methodology and strategic objectives
• Assist in evaluating supplier performance
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Skills

Forward-thinking mindset

Change agility

Communicates effectively

Works collaboratively

Time management

Organizational skills

Results-oriented

Education

Undergraduate degree (technical or business)

Tools

Ariba

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Summary

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 Cenovus requirements.

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

This position supports Category Management initiatives for both Upstream and Downstream operations across North America.

Roles & Responsibilities

This role receives informal leadership and guidance from Category Managers, Specialists, and Senior Advisors while supporting the Operations Category Management team.

Core Activities

• 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.

Competencies

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

Technical Competencies (Preferred Assets)

• Supply Chain Management processes
• Category Management experience
• Ariba sourcing and contract management systems
• SAP Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes
• Microsoft Office Suite proficiency
• Sourcing and contracting experience
• Negotiation skills
• Contract management
• Risk management

Required 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 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

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional Supply Chain certification, such as:
  • SCMP
  • CSCP
  • CIPS
  • ISM
• SAP experience

Spirit Omega is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome applications from anyone, including members of Indigenous peoples, Women, visible minorities, persons with disabilities, persons of minority sexual orientations and gender identities, and others with the skills and knowledge to productively engage with diverse communities.