Senior Category Advisor to manage the full lifecycle of contracts within a category portfolio, supporting both Upstream and Downstream initiatives (10341)

Our Calgary energy client is hiring a Senior Category Advisor to manage the full lifecycle of contracts within a category portfolio, supporting both Upstream and Downstream initiatives (10341)

Must Have:

• 8+ years of procurement or contract management experience
• 4+ years' experience in category management
• Experience supporting the complete sourcing and contracting lifecycle including strategy creation and execution and post-award performance management
• Understanding of P2P, Master Data objects and Master Data Governance
• Experience with Data Analytics and Visualization tools

Nice to Have:

• Professional Supply Chain certification (SCMP, CSCP, CIPS, ISM)
• SAP experience (Ariba)

What you'll do:

• Ownership and management of Categories through the lifecycle including cost modeling, pricing & supplier analysis, and portfolio segmentation.

• Execute sourcing initiatives per the annual plan, and ensure all supporting activities are in accordance with Cenovus's processes.

• Manage categories including the development of strategies, pre-qualifications of suppliers, development of RFx initiatives, bid evaluations, negotiations, award, and post-award management.

• Post-award contract management including contract changes, facilitation of KPI meetings, dispute resolution, claims management, and contract close-outs.

• Ensure all documentation is stored in the appropriate Contract Management Systems

• Liaise and consult with Business and subject matter experts (SMEs) from Legal, Risk Management, HSE, QA/QC, etc. in support of pre and post-award commercial activities.

• Provide guidance and peer assistance to other staff team members.

• Support SCM Business Value Methodology and strategic objectives.

• Support the business for reviewing of supplier performance.