Buyer IV, Calgary or Edmonton, AB

• Work collaboratively with our SCM Business Partners, operating Business Units, and Category Managers to develop project and operational materials and services strategies for complex sourcing.

• Understand the need for potential early commitments into the market to ensure capacity availability for Project/Operations materials (goods) sourcing schedules.

• Support and provide input into the creation and management of the Supply Chain plan (including estimated workload, materials (goods)/equipment/service requirements, outlining long lead equipment and RFx requirements).

• Execute the full sourcing activity after receiving a requisition.


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

• Accountable for forecasting required contracts and purchase orders.

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

• Contributes to appropriate risk mitigation plans and processes for the assigned sourcing category.

• Ensures compliance with SCM and enterprise governance requirements.

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

Scope/Dimensions

• Support development of custom/complex materials and services contracts, build sourcing plans, identify cost savings opportunities, associated risks, and develop mitigation plans.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage a variety of work processes when at times there are many simultaneous deadlines and issues that must be dealt with on short notice.

Contracts/Working Relationships

• Coordinates cross-functional teams consisting of technical SMEs, operations SCM personnel, Law and other stakeholders, as required.

• Required to communicate commercial and contractual issues to internal clients.

• Negotiates with and influences internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required:

• University degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field.

• Minimum (7) seven or more years of progressively responsible and related experience in the SCM field.

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

• A proven ability to lead teams.

• Demonstrated experience purchasing pipe and pipe coatings for liquids and gas transmission lines.

• 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.

• Ability to perform objective analysis and evaluation of an issue to form a decision.

• NOTE: an additional 3-years of related experience is required for candidates who do not possess a University degree.

Preferred:

Enrollment in the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) / Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation program or equivalent is an asset.

Please submit your resume in confidence to paul.dusme@randstad.ca

Advantages
Enrollment in the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) / Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation program or equivalent is an asset.

Responsibilities
High Level Description

This position plays a key role in working collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure materials and services are planned and competitively sourced to meet operational and project requirements.

Specific Accountabilities:

Complex Sourcing

• Work collaboratively with our SCM Business Partners, operating Business Units, and Category Managers to develop project and operational materials and services strategies for complex sourcing.

• Understand the need for potential early commitments into the market to ensure capacity availability for Project/Operations materials (goods) sourcing schedules.

• Support and provide input into the creation and management of the Supply Chain plan (including estimated workload, materials (goods)/equipment/service requirements, outlining long lead equipment and RFx requirements).

• Execute the full sourcing activity after receiving a requisition.


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

• Accountable for forecasting required contracts and purchase orders.

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

• Contributes to appropriate risk mitigation plans and processes for the assigned sourcing category.

• Ensures compliance with SCM and enterprise governance requirements.

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

Scope/Dimensions

• Support development of custom/complex materials and services contracts, build sourcing plans, identify cost savings opportunities, associated risks, and develop mitigation plans.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage a variety of work processes when at times there are many simultaneous deadlines and issues that must be dealt with on short notice.

Contracts/Working Relationships

• Coordinates cross-functional teams consisting of technical SMEs, operations SCM personnel, Law and other stakeholders, as required.

• Required to communicate commercial and contractual issues to internal clients.

• Negotiates with and influences internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required:

• University degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field.

• Minimum (7) seven or more years of progressively responsible and related experience in the SCM field.

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

• A proven ability to lead teams.

• Demonstrated experience purchasing pipe and pipe coatings for liquids and gas transmission lines.

• 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.

• Ability to perform objective analysis and evaluation of an issue to form a decision.

• NOTE: an additional 3-years of related experience is required for candidates who do not possess a University degree.

Preferred:

Enrollment in the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) / Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation program or equivalent is an asset.

Please submit your resume in confidence to paul.dusme@randstad.ca

Qualifications
• University degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field.

• Minimum (7) seven or more years of progressively responsible and related experience in the SCM field.

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

• A proven ability to lead teams.

• Demonstrated experience purchasing pipe and pipe coatings for liquids and gas transmission lines.

• 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.

• Ability to perform objective analysis and evaluation of an issue to form a decision.

Summary
High Level Description

This position plays a key role in working collaboratively with stakeholders to ensure materials and services are planned and competitively sourced to meet operational and project requirements.

Specific Accountabilities:

Complex Sourcing

• Work collaboratively with our SCM Business Partners, operating Business Units, and Category Managers to develop project and operational materials and services strategies for complex sourcing.

• Understand the need for potential early commitments into the market to ensure capacity availability for Project/Operations materials (goods) sourcing schedules.

• Support and provide input into the creation and management of the Supply Chain plan (including estimated workload, materials (goods)/equipment/service requirements, outlining long lead equipment and RFx requirements).

• Execute the full sourcing activity after receiving a requisition.


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

• Accountable for forecasting required contracts and purchase orders.

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

• Contributes to appropriate risk mitigation plans and processes for the assigned sourcing category.

• Ensures compliance with SCM and enterprise governance requirements.

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

Scope/Dimensions

• Support development of custom/complex materials and services contracts, build sourcing plans, identify cost savings opportunities, associated risks, and develop mitigation plans.

• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage a variety of work processes when at times there are many simultaneous deadlines and issues that must be dealt with on short notice.

Contracts/Working Relationships

• Coordinates cross-functional teams consisting of technical SMEs, operations SCM personnel, Law and other stakeholders, as required.

• Required to communicate commercial and contractual issues to internal clients.

• Negotiates with and influences internal and external stakeholders.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Required:

• University degree in Business, Supply Chain Management or related field.

• Minimum (7) seven or more years of progressively responsible and related experience in the SCM field.

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

• A proven ability to lead teams.

• Demonstrated experience purchasing pipe and pipe coatings for liquids and gas transmission lines.

• 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.

• Ability to perform objective analysis and evaluation of an issue to form a decision.

• NOTE: an additional 3-years of related experience is required for candidates who do not possess a University degree.

Preferred:

Enrollment in the Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) / Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation program or equivalent is an asset.

Please submit your resume in confidence to paul.dusme@randstad.ca

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