Strategic Sourcing And Category Specialist

On behalf of our client, Procom is seeking a Strategic Sourcing and Category Specialist for a 12 month contract in Calgary, AB.

Strategic Sourcing And Category Specialist Responsibilities

• Partner with stakeholders to understand business objectives related to professional services, Corporate Goods and Services, and Business roadmap’s
• Create and maintenance relationships with suppliers and service as the point of contact for all contractual matters
• Category Management: Keep category and spend profiles current, support the development, and implementation of category strategies to meet our current and future business requirements
• Become a trusted advisor to the internal stakeholders through the analysis of data, conducting market research, sharing of report findings and the delivery of sourcing recommendations;
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures, ethical practices and adherence to relevant laws and regulations
• Supplier Performance Management: Ensure supplier contractual adherence, identify risks & mitigation strategies, monitor supplier financial strength, research root cause of issues, own/drive improved performance and ensure delivery of expectations
• Develop negotiation approach, fallback positions, acceptable terms, lead & support negotiations and prepare a legally binding and enforceable documents.
• Ensure internal stakeholders are aware of contract renewals, extensions, or contract term expiration
• Analyzing spend and cost modeling: Proactively track industry, actual unit and service cost data that feed into total cost of ownership (TCO)
• RFX services: Partner internally to develop clear third-party requirements (technical & commercial) and drive to selection for all single source, RFI, RFP and RFQ services
• Contract Management: Evaluate, negotiate, and draft a variety of contracts covering a range of transactions
• Support the development of contract strategy and execution: In partnership with Legal and business partners, support and/or lead sourcing and negotiation strategies to closure which encompass key program specification and deliver high value
• Deliver and track cost savings

Strategic Sourcing And Category Specialist Mandatory Skills

• Experience with professional services, Corporate Goods and Services, would be considered an asset
• Proven ability to perform in a team environment as well manage and lead a cross functional team
• Strong financial and problem-solving ability; proven business acumen
• Knowledge of forming category profiles and commercial strategy development
• Understanding of project management and agile development methods would be an asset
• Excellent relationship building, interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills required
• University or post-secondary degree or equivalent practical experience is required
• Proven track record of high performance with an ability to execute
• Experience with co-development and introduction of new product(s) with suppliers
• 4 to 7+ years of experience in contract management, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management
• Understanding of contract and supplier performance management (statement of work, licensing, maintenance, and service level agreements)
• Knowledge of strategic sourcing, contract negotiation and drafting
• Ability to influence change and work with ambiguity

Strategic Sourcing and Category Specialist Location

Calgary, AB

Strategic Sourcing and Category Specialist Assignment Length

12 Months