IT Category Advisor

2 weeks ago

Calgary, Canada InSync Full time

We are looking for an
**IT Category Advisor **for a
**12-month contract position with possible extensions** in
**Calgary, Alberta.**
**Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.**

**Hybrid schedule, at least 4 days in the office.** 8 hours a day, 40 hours a week.
**It is NOT a remote role.**

**Role Description**
Reporting to the Senior Manager, the
**IT Category Advisor is responsible for the end-to-end Category Management of the Projects and Professional Services portfolios. Activities include creation of the category strategy, executing strategic sourcing initiatives, and commercial/contractual negotiation of complex vendor engagements in support of Information Technology and the Project Management Office.** This fast-paced and challenging position is ideal for a self-starter with strong Category Management knowledge and sourcing skills.

**Responsibilities**
- Develop annual & long-term strategic planning to secure supply of goods and services for the Projects and Professional Services portfolios.
- Execute annual and long-term strategic planning and budgeting to secure supply of goods and services and manage the associated price and supply risks.
- Lead complex and strategic sourcing initiatives, develop associated negotiation strategies and recommendations to award.
- Review, interpret, and analyze legal and commercial contract terms and conditions including master agreements, schedules, statements of work, confidentiality agreements and other documentation, partnering with Legal as required.
- Ensure the company is conducting business with financially viable, technically qualified suppliers, who operate within their expertise.
- Lead commercial negotiations with vendors ensuring goods and services are contracted in an efficient, effective manner bringing maximum value to the organization.
- Ensure compliance with Supply Chain Business Rules, approved SCM channels, the company Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, company policies, standards, processes, and regulatory requirements.
- Complete administrative tasks required to manage contracts in the portfolio.
- Ensure data and information created is maintained, accurate and accessible.
- Provide inputs to the assessment & prioritization of enterprise-wide requirements for sourcing projects.
- Identify and present opportunities to continuously improve the Category Management service model to support SCM and business clients.
- Create and support positive and mutually beneficial relationships with company suppliers by challenging and motivating suppliers to optimize service outcomes.
- Provide expertise and oversite on the development and deployment of sourcing strategies, strategic contract negotiations & contract drafting to maximize sustainable competitive advantage and operational performance.
- Help institutionalize consistent and leading sourcing processes and practices; ensure consistent use of modern sourcing methods to drive exceptional total value creation and supply assurance.
- Ensure procurement activities follow approved buying, receiving and transportation channels minimizing transaction costs.
- Advance use of analytics to support the aggregation, normalization, and analysis of spend data and identify potential value opportunities.
- Advance capture and utilization of key market, spend and performance analytics to further business decisions, manage risk to supply and drive value in sourcing and supply activities.
- Support the enforcement of and drive compliance to the company Code of Business Conduct & Ethics, company policies, standards, processes, safety and regulatory requirements, and supporting the Supply Chain Management Business Rules.

**Required Skills and Experience**
- **Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.**:

- **4+ years of progressive strategic sourcing and Supply Chain experience.**:

- **Post-Secondary Degree in Business, Supply Chain or equivalent.**:

- **SCMP designation is considered an asset.**:

- **Demonstrated strong negotiation skills, both commercial and contractual.**:

- **Sourcing expertise with planning, assessing, and implementing, outsourcing, and other complex delivery models.**:

- **Strong understanding of Category Management principles.**:

- **Knowledge of SAP and Ariba Sourcing is considered an asset.**:

- **Experience within category management, strategic sourcing, or supply chain.**:

- Enterprise-wide, strategic thinker.
- Strong analytical skills and attention to detail; able to solve problems through honest analysis coupled with good judgment; proven initiative and decision-making abilities.
- Excellent presentation skills; able to speak and write clearly and succinctly in a variety of communication settings with all levels of the organization.
- Verbal and written communication skills, attention to detail, negotiation skills & interpersonal skills.

**InSync Systems Inc.** is a privately-owned boutique Canadian Resourcing and Consulting Services Company that works closely with a range

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