Sr Specialist Category Management Rotating Equipment & Wind Turbines

Posting End Date:

June 26, 2024

Employee Type:

Regular-Full time

Union/Non:

This is a non-union position

Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment? If so, we are seeking a Sr Specialist Category Management Rotating Equipment & Wind Turbines who will be responsible for long-term strategy development and implementation of complex categories of like services, materials and/or equipment to achieve lower total cost of ownership and higher value for Enbridge. If this is you come join the Enbridge family, apply today!

We are looking to add an individual to our diverse team who shares in our core values of safety, integrity, respect, inclusion and high performance! In return, we offer opportunities to grow and increase your knowledge and skills, and an exciting career filled with a competitive benefits and pension package including generous time off.

What You Will Do:

Ensure assigned categories including wind turbines, gas turbines, centrifugal and reciprocating compressors, generators, electric motors, pumps, and associated services are procured in a manner which mitigates risk and provides the highest overall total value to Enbridge through:

Internal Stakeholder Management:

• Develop and maintain a network of stakeholders to gain input into demand planning and forecasting, assist in strategy development, advocate the use of the negotiated contracts and influence strategy implementation.

Market Intelligence & Cost Modelling:

• maintain company-wide demand profiles and external supply and demand market intelligence information;
• interpret market intelligence to drive category strategies and provide direction to stakeholders (i.e. raising changes in market conditions which could have an impact to cost or schedule);
• understand the marketplace for assigned categories, including industry structure and new and non-traditional suppliers;
• build cost models identifying value and cost drivers to drive for better understanding of costs and results during supplier negotiations.

Development and implementation of category strategies:

• apply a broad and deep subject matter expertise in category management, market dynamics, and economic and industry trends impacting Enbridge to support the development of appropriate category strategies;
• lead cross-functional teams to build comprehensive category strategies utilizing market intelligence, demand management, sustainability, supplier diversity and total cost of ownership, with follow through metrics as required to assure performance, supply continuity and manage risk;
• execute sourcing strategies, from proposal development and solicitation, to contract negotiation, to recommending solutions and contract execution;
• drive contract utilization with effective implementation plans, metrics and reporting.

Supplier Relationship Management (SRM):

• lead SRM activities through the relationship lifecycle including segmentation, governance, performance management, value engineering, etc.;
• manage the supplier base, develop new suppliers and improve and strengthen current relationships;
• lead supplier discussions related to negotiations or issues pertaining to the contract terms;
• partner with suppliers to conduct cost assessments with the goal of reducing costs and identifying improvements.

Who You Are:

Required:

• University degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering or related field and minimum of ten (10) years of progressive responsibilities and related experience in SCM or Oil and Gas industry.
• Technical and/or sourcing experience with wind turbines and related services
• Experience negotiating purchase and/or service contracts
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.
• Ability to research competitive intelligence.
• Develop contract negotiation plans and ensures line of sight for senior management throughout the process of key initiatives.
• Ability to plan and prioritize routine and ad hoc tasks so as to reach established objectives.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, technical and problem solving skills.
• Able to work creatively and collaboratively with stakeholders and suppliers to identify innovative solutions.
• As various assignments are carried out with considerable independence, the incumbent is expected to take initiative in planning and seeking out information. Proficiency in negotiation, negotiation planning and influence techniques. Writing skills for contractual clauses and statements of work.
• Proven ability to establish relationships and obtain buy-in with stakeholders as a trusted advisor.
• Experience leading negotiations with incumbent