Supply Chain Buyer - Lead sourcing development, proposal solicitation (RFX), evaluation (bid tab), facilitation of technical/commercial clarifications - 28

Location:Calgary, Edmonton

Hybrid: 3 days a week in office

SCM Procurement - Project Buyer IV - CWR

Responsibilities:

• Project sourcing for various complex, long lead time, high value pieces of equipment as well as services contracts to support a large capital expansion project.

• Understand the need for potential early commitments into the market to ensure capacity availability for Project in service dates.

• Work collaboratively with our SCM Business Partners, Category Managers, and Project team to develop materials and services strategies for complex sourcing.

• Lead sourcing development, proposal solicitation (RFX), evaluation (bid tab), facilitation of technical/commercial clarifications, negotiation and contract execution processes.

• Responsible for planning, reporting, forecasting and communicating on SCM activities.

• Contributes to appropriate risk mitigation plans and processes for Project.

• Collaborates with, and seeks expertise from other SCM departments (Governance, Quality, Legal and Expediting) to meet project deliverables and expectations.

• Ensures compliance with SCM and enterprise governance requirements.

Must Have Skills

• University degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field (a combination of education and experience will be considered).

• A minimum of seven (7) years of related experience in the SCM field.

• Demonstrated experience purchasing complex equipment for large energy projects.

• Proven communication (oral and written), strong interpersonal, and presentation skills, with influencing and persuasive talents.

• Demonstrated experience with marking up and negotiating complex commercial contracts.

• Capable of explaining deviations to standard terms and conditions to the business on commercial matters to seek agreement or to create an alternative position.

• In depth knowledge of RFx development and execution, contraction preparation and contract management.

• Ability to monitor and manage supplier relationships and performance with minimal supervision.

• Experience with ERP systems for PO creation. Specifically, Oracle - R12 or Cloud.

Nice To Haves:

• 10+ yrs of procurement in liquids, natural gas or other hydrocarbon energy industry.

• A postgraduate qualification or MBA.

• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) / Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation or equivalent is an asset