Contractor - Supply Chain Advisor - 18 Months - Facilities & Operations Engineering

Job Title: Contractor - Supply Chain Advisor - 18 Months - Facilities & Operations Engineering - RQ 25-51
Are you interested in being part of a team that believes in the pursuit of excellence, conducting work in a safe and sustainable manner and being courageous and collaborative in everything we do?

TAQA North is seeking a Supply Chain Advisor with a robust Supply Chain skillset and specific experience working in support of Facilities and Operations Engineering projects and technical categories, to join its team. You will report to the Supply Chain Supervisor of Facilities and Operations Engineering and will actively collaborate with internal stakeholders throughout the contracts lifecycle to support contracts and procurement planning, preparation and execution of sourcing strategies through to contract award. Strong communication and presentation skills are required to effectively interface with key partners and cross-functional teams.

Please note that this is a full-time 18-month contractor position, based out of our Calgary office located downtown.

Your key responsibilities:

• Supply Chain Project Execution Support: Ability to leverage prior supply chain experience to support efficient and timely execution of sourcing and contract award activities for infrastructure construction projects. This includes the ability to demonstrate adaptability across diverse project sizes, risk profiles and timelines, a proven ability to learn new technical scopes independently, as well as competence in operating effectively in dynamic environments.
• Category / Strategy Development: Lead the development and execution of supply chain category initiatives in support of the Facilities & Operations Engineering business unit. These strategies shall be aimed at achieving strategic outcomes, including reducing transactional sourcing activities, optimizing supplier selection taking into account opportunities to rationalize and consolidate spend, as well as implementing strategies that incorporate full life cycle considerations of the category scope.
• Procurement & Contracts Planning: Actively work with internal stakeholders to establish supply requirements and appropriate sourcing strategies for all upcoming projects.

• Sourcing Activities: Conduct all sourcing activities as required through the annual sourcing plan and/or project-specific procurement and contracts plans, including, but not limited to, the following:

• handling sourcing requisitions from internal stakeholders,

• analyzing supplier category/spend profiles,
• identifying risks and relevant risk mitigation strategies specific to each sourcing event,
• developing sourcing strategies and sourcing documentation/evaluation criteria that accurately reflects technical and commercial requirements,
• executing sourcing events (RFx),
• conducting qualitative and quantitative analyses which produce defensible evaluations of RFx submissions,
• negotiating commercial contract terms utilizing negotiation frameworks to reach mutually beneficial agreements with service providers and suppliers, and

• monitoring and reporting on supplier performance.

• Agreements: Prepare and issue contracts, purchase orders, and work orders, as required.

• Market and Supplier Analysis: Use various internal and external data sources to facilitate fact-based decision making and ensure accurate and objective decision-making processes. Apply industry research methods to collect data on market benchmarks, thoroughly analyze supply market dynamics, and evaluate the capabilities of potential suppliers.
• Supply Chain Metrics: Track and monitor key supply chain metrics such as cost savings and cost avoidance to ensure efficient and effective supply chain operations.
• Contracts Coordination: Collaborate with the Contracts Team to prepare required contract documentation.
• Supplier Performance/Relationship Management: Manage supplier contracts and renewals and develop and implement supplier performance evaluation and management programs to ensure that suppliers are meeting expectations and continuously improving. Develop and sustain strong relationships with key service providers and suppliers to ensure high-quality and reliable services, secure favorable contract terms, and maintain robust safety performance for TAQA North.
• Compliance: Ensure that applicable spend adheres to the supply chain and procurement procedures set forth by TAQA North.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of combined practical experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management with a proven track record of success. Supply Chain experience supporting Facilities and Operations Engineering technical teams (including delivery of major and small capital projects) is strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as Business Administration or Supply Chain Management, or equivalent combination of business education and experience. In-depth knowledge of procurement principles and leading practices.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, cross-functional, project-based team environment and execute plans with analytical precision, leveraging strong collaboration and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to be adaptable and responsive to change with a solutions-oriented mindset.
• Excellent attention to detail, with a commitment to accuracy and thoroughness in all tasks.
• Demonstrated experience and capacity to manage multiple priorities with an ability to forecast timelines to complete tasks in a transparent and accurate manner.
• Strong ability to independently draft sourcing strategies and justifications (for project-based requirements and technical category initiatives), execute sourcing events, manage clarification cycles, conduct robust evaluations and prepare well-rounded recommendations to award.
• In-depth capability to generate work orders, purchase orders and related contract documentation specific to the goods/services being awarded, ensuring that scope / commercial requirements are accurately represented with risks and related factors appropriately addressed.
• Well-developed communication and negotiation skills, and a demonstrated ability to make sound recommendations and decisions under pressure.
• Prior experience working with Indigenous communities and an ability to demonstrate a strong understanding of cultural diversity and sensitivities is a preferred asset.
• A strong team player, with a positive attitude and the ability to collaborate effectively with others to achieve common goals.
• Proficient in using the entire Microsoft Office suite, with advanced knowledge of Excel, Word, PowerBI, OneDrive, and PowerPoint.
• Proficiency in utilizing Maximo P2P software (or an equivalent ERP system) and e-sourcing tools is a preferred asset.

Benefits of Working at TAQA North:

Great team environment

• We do what is right for our environment, community, and people.
• We believe in equal employment opportunities and strive for a diverse workplace.
• We celebrate and recognize our people.

Sustainability

• TAQA aims to be a low carbon power and water champion and understands the important role that oil and gas plays in energy transition.
• TAQA North is committed to being a safe and environmentally responsible producer and is reducing its greenhouse gas emissions through innovative processes like Acid Gas Injection and Inline Testing.

TAQA is an Abu Dhabi based company that provides water and energy to communities around the world with an oil and gas sector. When you join TAQA North, you will be joining a company that believes in collaboration, supporting professional development and being active members in the communities where we operate. We strive to create a work environment that promotes productivity and profitability and is also stimulating and fulfilling.