At Inter Pipeline, we are building a team of innovators and problem solvers with diverse backgrounds and skill sets. We cultivate opportunities to get to know each other better and collaborate more effectively. In every part of our organization, you will find people with a sense of purpose and a shared ethos - motivated, engaged, exploring new ideas and pushing for continuous improvements in everything we do. We believe teamwork is core to our success, and in that spirit you will work closely with leaders and team members. This is a great opportunity to amplify your purpose and contribute to meaningful, challenging work at the forefront of the energy sector.
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Description
The Supervisor, Corporate Supply Chain Management leads the Corporate SCM team and provides functional cross-business unit best practice and optimization direction on procurement, contracting, materials management, SCM systems, governance and controls. Working within a decentralized SCM organization, the role acts as a change agent to advance transformational initiatives, promote best practices and build alignment across corporate and business teams while respecting operational needs and accountabilities.
Partnering with SCM, IT and the business, the role proactively aligns process, system and data requirements, translates business needs into practical solutions, and leads implementation and adoption. The role drives continuous improvement, consistent data practices and optimization of existing and emerging technologies, with a current focus on artificial intelligence capability development and adoption, to strengthen supply chain performance, controls and decision-making.
Key Activities and Responsibilities
Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, coach and develop the Corporate SCM team, building capability and clear accountability.
- Set priorities and allocate capacity across operations, projects, improvement initiatives and business needs.
- Lead resolution of escalated procurement, contracting, materials, system and process issues.
- Support SCM leadership in setting priorities and advancing broader objectives, building a culture of curiosity, proactive problem-solving and readiness for change. SCM Systems & Technology Direction
- Set functional direction for SAP Materials Management (MM), Ariba and related SCM tools, aligning priorities with business needs, controls and long-term objectives.
- Translate business needs and process challenges into functional requirements.
- Partner with IT and stakeholders across SCM and business teams on system strategy, enhancements, integrations and technology decisions, proactively aligning requirements and improving the use of existing technology.
- Prioritize enhancements by business value, risk, controls and user impact.
- Proactively align SCM data definitions, ownership and quality standards across business teams to enable consistent reporting, automation and effective use of emerging technologies, including AI. Projects & Continuous Improvement
- Lead transformational SCM initiatives from problem definition through adoption, defining objectives, scope and delivery plans that connect enterprise priorities with decentralized operational needs.
- Coordinate SCM, IT, Finance and other stakeholders to deliver solutions.
- Identify delivery risks, dependencies and required decisions.
- Lead functional solution design, testing, implementation and change management for SCM system enhancements, building commitment, supporting users and sustaining adoption.
- Constructively challenge existing practices, share best practices across SCM teams and prioritize simplification, standardization and automation opportunities that deliver measurable value.
- Use data and operational insights to measure results and identify improvements. Procurement, Sourcing & Contracts
- Oversee corporate procurement, sourcing and contracting, balancing business needs, value, risk and governance.
- Review and approve purchasing, sourcing and contracting activities within delegated authority.
- Advise on sourcing strategies, commercial matters, complex procurement decisions and escalated supplier issues. Materials & Supply Chain Processes
- Provide functional leadership for SAP-enabled procurement and materials processes, resolving cross-functional issues across purchasing, outline agreements, receiving, inventory, invoicing and related financial and operational activities. Governance, Controls & Compliance
- Oversee SCM governance and embed process and system controls that support compliance and efficient operations.
- Support SCM audits and remediation of findings.
- Oversee SCM approval, access and segregation-of-duties requirements.
- Oversee corporate P-Card and Concur programs, promoting effective use, controls and continuous improvement. Stakeholder Partnership
- Build and leverage partnerships across SCM, IT, Finance, Legal, Audit and business teams to advance best practices across teams.
- Advise leaders and stakeholders on SCM matters.
- Proactively align stakeholders on process, data and technology decisions, balancing operational, system, commercial and control needs while clarifying ownership and supporting adoption.
- Represent Corporate SCM on cross-functional initiatives and projects.
Education, Skills and Experience
- Degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business, Commerce or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- 5–10 years of progressive SCM experience across procurement, sourcing, contracting and materials management.
- Demonstrated people leadership, coaching and capacity-management experience.
- Strong hands-on SAP procurement and materials experience spanning requisitioning, purchasing, outline agreements, receiving, inventory and invoicing.
- Experience diagnosing complex SAP issues and identifying system, process, data and user-related causes.
- Ability to provide functional direction for SCM technology and translate business needs into process, system and data requirements.
- Proven leadership of cross-functional transformation, process improvement or system initiatives from concept through adoption, aligning business and technical teams, managing risks and dependencies, and driving decisions.
- Ability to work effectively within a decentralized SCM organization, influencing across teams to align data practices, optimize technology and embed sustainable best practices.
- Highly motivated and curious self-starter who takes ownership, constructively challenges existing practices and acts as a change agent to deliver practical, sustainable improvements.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication and stakeholder-management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced SAP MM and integrated Source-to-Pay expertise.
- Experience in the energy, infrastructure or industrial sectors.
- Experience with SAP Fiori, S/4HANA and SAP Ariba.
- Industrial inventory and materials management experience.
- Experience with SAP-integrated workflow, controls, security or access governance.
- Experience with data, reporting, automation or technology-enabled process transformation.
- Recognized Supply Chain Management designation or similar accreditation.
Hours
Full Time, Monday - Friday, 40 Hours per week
Inter Pipeline recognizes the importance of properly rewarding our employees by offering attractive employee benefits. Please visit our “working with us” page to learn about the compensation and benefits offerings Working Here | Inter Pipeline
As this position is identified as security sensitive, employment of a final candidate will be conditional upon completion of a criminal background check assessment with satisfactory results.
While diversity is a fact, inclusion is the act of recognizing the value of our differences and leveraging them for the betterment of our organization. At Inter Pipeline, we are dedicated to building an inclusive and equitable workplace that values, represents, and supports the communities in which we work. We are committed to maintaining a respectful workplace and we are building a culture that supports the diverse needs of our employees. We welcome applications from all individuals including those who are Indigenous, racialized, of varied abilities and ethnicities, members of gender and sexually diverse communities, as well as with any other dimension of diversity.
