SCM Operations Category Management Advisor
Location: Calgary, AB
Type: 12-Month Contract
Work arrangement: Office based in Calgary | 40h/week
Pay rate range: $60-$80/hour
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced SCM Operations Category Management Advisor to support supply chain and procurement initiatives across upstream and downstream operations in North America. This role is ideal for a hands-on supply chain professional who excels in sourcing, contracting, category management, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement. The successful candidate will manage assigned category portfolios throughout the full contract lifecycle, from strategy development and sourcing through contract administration and supplier performance management. This position offers the opportunity to work closely with business stakeholders, suppliers, and subject matter experts while contributing to strategic procurement initiatives and operational excellence.
Key Responsibilities
Category & Contract Management
- Manage assigned categories and contracts throughout the entire lifecycle.
- Perform cost modeling, pricing analysis, supplier evaluations, and scope assessments.
- Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives.
- Lead supplier pre-qualification, RFx development, bid evaluations, negotiations, contract awards, and post-award management.
- Support supplier relationship management and performance improvement initiatives.
Procurement & Sourcing
- Execute sourcing activities in accordance with approved procurement processes and annual sourcing plans.
- Manage competitive bid processes and commercial evaluations.
- Conduct contract negotiations and support commercial decision-making.
- Identify opportunities for value creation, cost optimization, and risk mitigation.
Contract Administration
- Administer contracts and maintain accurate documentation within approved contract management systems.
- Manage contract amendments, change orders, dispute resolution, claims management, and contract close-outs.
- Support KPI development, performance tracking, and supplier review meetings.
Systems, Reporting & Analytics
- Create and manage RFx events within procurement systems.
- Support contract setup and maintenance activities.
- Develop reports, analyze procurement data, and provide actionable insights.
- Provide support for SAP and Ariba-related processes and activities.
- Monitor supplier and category performance metrics.
Stakeholder Collaboration
- Partner with internal stakeholders, including Operations, Legal, Risk Management, HSE, QA/QC, Finance, and other business groups.
- Build strong relationships across the organization and influence key stakeholders.
- Support strategic supply chain initiatives and business value objectives.
Qualifications
Required
- Undergraduate degree in Business, Supply Chain, Commerce, Engineering, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 5 years of procurement, sourcing, supply chain, or contract management experience.
- Minimum 2 years of category management experience.
- Strong understanding of the full sourcing and contracting lifecycle.
- Experience managing RFx processes, bid evaluations, negotiations, and supplier performance.
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong financial and commercial acumen.
- Experience with data analysis, reporting, and performance measurement.
- Knowledge of Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes and master data management concepts.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Preferred
- Oil & Gas or Energy industry experience.
- Experience with SAP and/or Ariba.
- Professional Supply Chain certification such as SCMP, CSCP, CIPS, or ISM.
- Contract management and commercial negotiation experience.
What We're Looking For
- Strong communicator with the ability to influence and collaborate with stakeholders at all levels.
- Self-starter who can work independently with limited direction.
- Adaptable and comfortable managing changing priorities.
- Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving capabilities.
- Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
- Results-oriented professional with a continuous improvement mindset.
What We Offer
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About Us
Brunel has a reputation for working with some of the best in the business. That’s what we continually strive for. Brunel provides the global recruitment and workforce services you need to lead your industry. With 50 years of market experience in Renewable Energy, Automotive, Oil & Gas, Life Sciences, Mining and Infrastructure, we help you finish major projects safely, compliantly, on-time, within budget and at the highest quality, so you can keep growing – anywhere in the world.
