Category Management Advisor

Adecco is currently hiring a Category Management Advisor in Calgary, AB, to support strategic sourcing, procurement, supplier management, and contract administration activities across North America.

This role is ideal for professionals with experience in category management, sourcing, procurement, contract management, supplier performance, RFx processes, Ariba, and SAP. You'll lead sourcing initiatives, manage supplier relationships, and oversee contracts from strategy development through post-award management.

• Location: Calgary, AB
• Job type: One year contract | Full-time
• Work Schedule: Mon- Fri, 8 hours a day
• Pay: $62- $82/hr

Responsibilities:

Category Management & Sourcing

• Develop and execute category strategies.
• Conduct supplier, pricing, and market analysis.
• Lead RFx activities, bid evaluations, negotiations, and contract awards.
• Manage supplier pre-qualification and sourcing initiatives.

Contract & Supplier Management

• Manage contracts throughout their lifecycle.
• Support renewals, amendments, dispute resolution, and contract close-outs.
• Facilitate supplier reviews and KPI meetings.
• Monitor supplier performance and compliance.

Business Partnership

• Collaborate with Operations, Legal, Risk, HSE, QA/QC, and Finance teams.
• Support commercial and sourcing decisions.
• Provide guidance and support to internal stakeholders.

Systems & Reporting

• Create and maintain RFx and contract records.
• Support reporting, data analysis, and supplier performance tracking.
• Utilize Ariba, SAP, and Microsoft Office tools.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of procurement, sourcing, or contract management experience.
• Minimum 2 years of category management experience.
• Strong understanding of sourcing and contract lifecycles.
• Experience with supplier negotiations and commercial contracts.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• SCMP, CSCP, CIPS, or ISM certification.
• SAP experience.
• Ariba sourcing and contract management experience.
• Experience in industrial, energy, or manufacturing environments.
• Must be legally eligible to work, and reside in Canada

If you're an experienced procurement and supply chain professional looking to lead sourcing initiatives, manage supplier relationships, and drive business value, apply today! Our dynamic team of recruiters will reach out if you qualify for this role.

At Adecco our purpose is simple: to make the future work for everyone. We live our values, Passion, Collaboration, Inclusion, Courage, and Customers at Heart, by fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and every voice matters. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities. Together, we’re making the future work for everyone.

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