SCM Contracts and Procurement, Sr Contracts Advisor

Are you an experienced commercial professional with a background in Supply Chain? Do you focus on high value, high complexity, high risk, and strategic initiatives? We have a great opportunity that will fit with your background. Working with the Digital and Information Technology (D&IT) supply chain category management team, you will lead and coordinate the development and implementation of subcategory and sourcing strategies and initiatives, develop and negotiate contracts, and manage contracts through their lifecycle <br><br>You will use your expertise to:<br> <ul> <li>Lead utilization of D&IT category profile of all risk/complexity levels, and actively participate in cross functional team meetings to collate demand, evaluate business requirements, and identify optimization opportunities</li> <li>Develop go to market strategy, bid evaluation and selection criteria for all levels of complexity, integrating market intelligence from historical supplier performance and contract compliance information</li> <li>Develop negotiation strategy and lead the evaluation of and develop recommendations for the commercial structures of high risk/high complexity contracts, including but not limited to software end user license agreements, maintenance-support agreements, outsourced service level agreements, hardware, and cloud-based services.</li> <li>Complete review of terms and conditions and engage Client's legal, insurance, credit risk, and cyber security teams as required.</li> <li>Run effective implementation and roll out of negotiated contract terms and conditions to peers and business unit. Lead change management process for contracts and assist more junior professionals in conducting this process; lead contract close-out process and ensure supplier performance feedback is gathered for future reference and manage performance issues</li> <li>Ensure that commercial and business requirements are met, with performance issues addressed in a timely fashion at the senior leadership level</li> </ul> <br><br>We'd like to review your application if you have...<br> <ul> <li>Minimum 5-10 years of directly related professional experience and/or a combination of commercial and technical work experience</li> <li>Experience with IT contracts and procurement or similar multifaceted technology contracts</li> <li>Experience in category management, strategic sourcing, contracts management or supply chain operations, with demonstrated capability in successfully leading large cross-functional or multi-disciplinary teams to develop and execute projects, initiatives, strategies, or other large opportunities and drive superior results and value creation</li> <li>A Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain or Computer Science</li> <li>A deep understanding of contracting and commercial concepts and processes, coupled with strong negotiation skills and the dexterity to lead complex commercial negotiations. The ability to build trust and respectful relationships with suppliers while collaborating on opportunities and managing performance</li> <li>Extraordinary communication skills, both verbal and written, with the sufficiency to adapt to different audiences, including demonstrated ability to effectively present commercial concepts clearly and concisely</li> <li>Alignment with our values of safety above all else, respect, raise the bar, commitments matter and do the right thing.</li> </ul> <br><br>Preference for:<br> <ul> <li>MBA and other recognized professional designations and training (SCMP, PMP, P.Eng., Lean, Six-Sigma, etc.)</li> <li>Experience with SAP Ariba, Fieldglass, or S4.</li> </ul> <br><br>Where you'll be working, your work schedule, and other meaningful information:<br> <ul> <li>You will work out of our Calgary head office. This position may also allow for some remote work from home as per corporate guidance.</li> <li>Hours of work are a regular 40-hour work week, Monday to Friday</li> <li>Travel may occasionally be required to supplier site locations primarily within Canada and the U.S.</li> <li>We require qualified and safety-focused employees for business-critical roles that maintain our commitment to operational excellence and reliable operations.</li> </ul> <br><b>About Petroplan</b><br> <br>Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.<br> <br>Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.<br> <br>In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.<br> <br>Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.