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Airswift is seeking an SCM Category Specialist to work on a contract position with one of our O&G clients in Calgary, AB.The Candidate:The future SCM Category Specialist will have a related post-secondary education and a minimum of 68 years of Supply Chain Management experienceMust have experience managing end-to-end competitive bidding (RFP/RFQ) processes and contract executionDemonstrated ability to drive supplier value creation through category management and strong post-award contract managementExperience managing a Corporate IT category would be an assetCollaborative mindset, willing to work alongside subject-matter experts and Business Unit clients to drive sustainable change in the supply baseA successful track record of effectively progressing category management ideas through to implementationA relationship builder, able to navigate the organization and rally the appropriate corporate resources behind critical business initiativesDemonstrates a commitment and passion for Supply Chain and the value it can drive in the energy sectorAn ambassador of strong cultural behaviors and corporate values, passionate about embedding these principles as foundational to achieving progressThe Position:The SCM Category Specialist will be responsible for owning and supporting a fit-for-purpose Category Management plan across their assigned Indirects Portfolio. The overall Indirects Category includes IT and other Corporate spend.This goal may be achieved through a series of opportunities that may include:Prime accountability for delivering the Value Creation program, driving cost reduction/avoidance and operational efficiency/effectiveness that is impactful to the P&LOwnership of all Master Service Agreements and Corporate Contracts in the assigned portfolioStrategic Sourcing for Corporate, Projects, and Operations teams, in collaboration with the Projects SCM and Operations SCM teamsSupport in executing and organizing processes and activities in accordance with SCM Policy and StandardsBuild consensus across the organization and manage stakeholder relations, all while inspiring and driving change