IT Category Advisor

Job title: IT Category Advisor

Job description: 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.
• Effectively collaborate with IT stakeholders, subject matter experts, cross functional teams, and external vendors.
• 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.
• Identify and apply treatments for supply chain risks.
• 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.

Please note that while all applications are appreciated, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

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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