Airswift is seeking an Intermediate SCM Category Specialist to work on a 1-year contract position with one of our O&G; clients in Calgary, AB.
The Candidate:
The future SCM Category Specialist will have a related post-secondary education and a minimum of 6–8 years of Supply Chain Management experience
Must have experience managing end-to-end competitive bidding (RFP/RFQ) processes and contract execution
Demonstrated ability to drive supplier value creation through category management and solid post-award contract management
Experience managing a Corporate IT category would be an asset
Team-oriented mindset, willing to work alongside subject-matter experts and Business Unit clients to drive sustainable change in the supply base
A successful track record of effectively progressing category management ideas through to implementation
A relationship builder, able to navigate the organization and rally the appropriate corporate resources behind critical business initiatives
Demonstrates a commitment and passion for Supply Chain and the value it can drive in the energy sector
An ambassador of solid cultural behaviors and corporate values,
passionate about embedding these principles as foundational to achieving progress
The Position:
The SCM Category Specialist will be responsible for owning and supporting a fit-for-purpose Category Management plan across their assigned Indirects Portfolio. The overall Indirects Category includes IT and other Corporate spend.
This goal may be achieved through a series of opportunities that may include:
Prime accountability for delivering the Value Creation program, driving cost reduction/avoidance and operational efficiency/effectiveness that is impactful to the P&L;
Ownership of all Master Service Agreements and Corporate Contracts in the assigned portfolio
Strategic Sourcing for Corporate, Projects, and Operations teams, in collaboration with the Projects SCM and Operations SCM teams
Support in executing and organizing processes and activities in accordance with SCM Policy and Standards
Build consensus across the organization and manage stakeholder relations, all while inspiring and driving change