Scm IT Category Advisor

3 months ago

Calgary, Canada InSync Full time

We are looking for a **SCM IT Category Advisor** for a** 6-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 Sr. Manager, **the SCM IT the Category Management Advisor is responsible for the end-to-end Category Management of the IT Professional Services portfolio.** Activities include creation of the category strategy, executing strategic sourcing initiatives, commercial/contractual negotiation of vendor engagements and the drafting and review of Statements of Work. **The position requires experience in leading complex sourcing events and negotiation of legal and commercial terms with IT vendors.** This fast-paced position is ideal for a self-starter with strong Category Management knowledge and sourcing skills.

**Responsibilities**
- Ensure company is conducting business with financially viable, technically qualified suppliers, who operate within their expertise and have a proven safety record
- Conduct the sourcing and contracting of external goods and services in an efficient, effective, and ethical manner that generates positive value for the organization
- Conduct spend analytics and suppliers analysis within the defined category portfolio
- Leverage spend data, business requirements, external market data, and other necessary information to develop category strategies and influence implementation
- Assess risk and support the development of enterprise category strategies in partnership with budget owners to achieve overall company objectives
- Lead and manage all aspects of sourcing initiatives including RFx activities, development of negotiation strategies and recommendations to award
- Develop negotiation plans and lead stakeholders through the negotiation process
- Review, interpret, analyze, and negotiate legal terms and conditions in all types of IT contracts
- Collaborate with cross functional teams ensuring approved buying channels are leveraged to maximize efficiencies within the supply chain and ensure the goods and/or services are available for business functions’ consumption
- Ensure all data, information, and records are created accurately and are appropriately maintained & safeguarded using approved repositories
- Ensure compliance to all applicable corporate policies, including the Supply Chain Management policy, as well as legal and regulatory requirements
- Develop and maintain a network of collaborative stakeholder relationships
- Lead post-award activities including effective contract performance & supplier relationship management in conjunction with the IT Vendor Management Office

**Required Skills and Experience**
- **University or post-secondary degree in Business, SCM or relevant field of study**:

- **5 years of progressively responsible and related experience in a procurement environment (Category Management experience specific to Information Technology is preferred)**:

- **Supply Chain Management Professional certification considered an asset**:

- **Background in Oil and Gas industry to understand the nature of work within an integrated oil and gas company considered an asset**:

- Ability to work at ease with team members, stakeholders, suppliers, and legal counsel
- Experience leading cross-functional teams through Category Management processes
- Ability to take complex situations and leverage problem solving, communication, and project management skills to present sound recommendations
- Experience negotiating Information Technology commercial and contractual contracts
- Strong financial acumen to assess, verify and interpret deal economics and commitments
- End-to-end Supply Chain experience including processes, tools and the interdependencies between category management, purchasing, materials management & logistics, supplier performance & relationship management
- Excellent communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and presentation skills with ability to tailor messaging to varying levels of stakeholders
- Values and fosters inclusion & diversity to create new and improved solutions and ideas

**InSync Systems Inc.** is a privately-owned boutique Canadian Resourcing and Consulting Services Company that works closely with a range of corporate clients across multiple industries to bring them solutions that effectively address their business needs.

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