Category Specialist

4 days ago

Calgary, Alberta, Canada Kelly Services (Canada), Ltd. Full time $60,000 - $80,000 per year

SCM Ops Category Advisor – Onsite | Calgary, AB

For those who want to keep growing, learning, and evolving. We at Kelly hear you, and we're here for you We're seeking an SCM Ops Category Advisor to support a leading energy company in downtown Calgary. Sound good? Take a closer look below. You owe it to yourself to consider this great new opportunity.

Salary/Pay Rate/Compensation:


• $46 - $55/hour + 4% vacation pay

Why you should apply:


• Competitive pay rates with vacation pay


• Work with a top-tier energy organization


• Engage in high-impact projects across North America


• Collaborative culture with informal leadership guidance and opportunities for professional growth


• Gain hands-on experience with advanced supply chain systems like Ariba and SAP

What you'll do:


• Manage assigned category portfolios throughout the contract lifecycle: strategy development, execution, and post-award performance management


• Oversee day-to-day contract maintenance, ensuring compliance with internal requirements


• Support category management team with RFx creation, contract documentation, data analysis, and system support


• Execute sourcing initiatives, cost modeling, pricing, supplier analysis, and portfolio segmentation


• Lead supplier pre-qualifications, bid evaluations, negotiations, awards, and contract close-outs


• Facilitate KPI meetings, handle dispute resolution and claims, maintain documentation


• Liaise with internal stakeholders (Legal, Risk, HSE, QA/QC) and provide peer support


• Support business objectives for supplier performance reviews and business value methodology

You'll be successful in this role if you:


• Are legally entitled to work in Canada


• Hold an undergraduate degree in a technical or business discipline (or equivalent experience)


• Have 8+ years of procurement or contract management experience, including 4+ years in category management


• Are highly proficient with MS Office (Word & Excel)


• Thoroughly understand the sourcing and contracting lifecycle, P2P processes, and Master Data Governance


• Demonstrate financial acumen, strong analytical skills, and attention to detail


• Possess strong verbal/written communication and time management skills


• (Bonus) Hold a professional supply chain certification (SCMP, CSCP, CIPS, ISM) and have SAP experience

What happens next?

Once you apply, if your skills and experience are a match, you'll move to the next steps. Even if this role isn't the one, you'll stay in our network for future opportunities.

Helping you discover what's next in your career is what we're all about, so let's get to work. Apply today to become an SCM Ops Category Advisor

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