SCM Category Manager, Rotating, Process & E&I; Equipment, Pacific Link Trans Mountain Corporation operates Canada’s only pipeline system transporting oil products to the West Coast. We deliver approximately 890,000 barrels of petroleum products each day through a dual pipeline system of more than 1,150 kilometres of pipeline in Alberta, British Columbia and Washington state.

Trans Mountain also operates a state-of-the-art loading facility, Westridge Marine Terminal, with three berths providing tidewater access to global markets.

As a federal Crown corporation, Trans Mountain continues to build on more than 70 years of experience delivering operational and safety excellence through our crude oil pipeline system.

With our expanded pipeline system now in place, Trans Mountain provides enhanced direct access for Canadian crude oil to world markets. The expansion realizes a world-class system for oil transport, developed to Canada’s high standards within one of the most stringent regulatory regimes in the world, creating long-term economic benefits, enhanced marine protection, enhanced safety and emergency management capabilities, and enhanced skilled-worker capacity building in communities and Indigenous groups.

Each obstacle we’ve overcome or success we’ve experienced has been the result of a shared commitment to living these values every day. Together, we’re focused on doing the right thing for each other and our communities. Director, SCM Materials & Logistics, Pacific Link

Full-Time

In-office

Trans Mountain is seeking a collaborative, motivated, and values-driven individual to join our agile team as a SCM Category Manager, Rotating, Process & E&I; Equipment. In this role, you will lead strategic sourcing, procurement, and supplier relationship management activities for critical rotating equipment, process equipment, electrical equipment, instrumentation, controls, and communications.

The successful candidate will bring expertise in category management, commercial negotiations, equipment procurement, and contract administration, while working closely with engineering, construction, operations, and project stakeholders to ensure successful project execution.



This position offers the opportunity to influence major equipment procurement strategies, develop key supplier partnerships, and contribute to the delivery of a significant energy infrastructure project through effective cost, schedule, quality, and risk management.

Develop category and sourcing strategies for rotating equipment, process equipment, electrical equipment, instrumentation, controls and communications systems.

Develop supply market intelligence, supplier capacity assessments, manufacturing schedules and procurement plans for critical facilities equipment.

Lead supplier prequalification, market engagement, RFI, RFP and RFQ activities.

Lead commercial evaluations, negotiations and contract award recommendations.

Oversee full life cycle contract administration duties and provide indirect mentorship to contract administrators.

Structure commercial protections related to performance guarantees, testing requirements, schedule commitments, liquidated damages, warranties, spare parts and lifecycle support.

Coordinate commercial requirements with Engineering, Construction, Operations and Quality teams to ensure alignment with technical specifications and project execution requirements.

Manage OEM relationships, strategic supplier development initiatives and sole-source risk mitigation strategies.

Coordinate vendor data requirements, manufacturing progress, factory acceptance testing (FAT), inspection activities, logistics and site support requirements.

Monitor supplier performance, manufacturing progress and delivery schedules and implement recovery plans where required.

Support commissioning, startup and warranty management activities.

Develop lifecycle cost analyses and total-cost-of-ownership evaluations for major equipment decisions.

Support other material and service categories as required.

Supply Market Intelligence Assessments





Commercial Evaluation and Award Recommendations

OEM and Strategic Supplier Management Plans

Supplier Performance and Lessons Learned Reports

Quality Assurance / Quality Control

Project Controls

Legal

Commissioning and Startup Teams

Significant experience procuring major rotating, process, electrical and instrumentation equipment for pipeline, energy, industrial or infrastructure projects.

Strong understanding of OEM contracting, performance guarantees, FAT requirements and lifecycle support arrangements.

Experience leading complex commercial negotiations and strategic sourcing initiatives.

Technical literacy across mechanical, electrical and instrumentation disciplines.

Knowledge of applicable CSA, IEEE, ISA, API, ASME and IEC standards is an asset.

Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain attention to detail in a fast‑paced environment.

May need to provide support outside of regular business hours and/or on the weekend.

We Build Careers and Pipelines That Last

We welcome new members to our team that embrace the qualities in our story, that thrive on the new path and directions we take. Our culture is one of care and taking our responsibilities seriously. Comprehensive benefits programs including flexible benefits, pension and savings plans;

Meaningful participation from Indigenous and local communities;

In keeping with Trans Mountain’s commitment to maximize benefits for communities, priority will be given to qualified candidates from Indigenous, local and regional communities along the Trans Mountain pipeline corridor.

In Alberta, the pipeline system spans the traditional territories of Treaty 6, 7 and 8, and the Métis Nation of Alberta (Zone 4).

Our Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity and Accessibility (IDEA)

Trans Mountain is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, equity and accessibility.

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Mountain welcomes new team members from traditionally underrepresented groups, including but not limited to women, Indigenous Peoples, members of racialized groups, persons with disabilities and members of the 2SLGBTQI+ community. #

📌 Category Manager H/F - FULL TIME (Calgary)
🏢 Trans Mountain
📍 Calgary