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Job Summary Reporting to the Sr Manager, SCM Operations Category Management, the incumbent in this position will be assigned Category portfolios to manage and will be responsible for the lifecycle of the contracts within the portfolio. This includes the development of the strategy for the category in consultation with various stakeholders, the execution of the agreed strategy, and the post-award performance management of the contracts. The incumbent will be responsible for handling the day-to-day contract maintenance and administration in accordance with company requirements. The incumbent will also support the broader Operations Category Management team on contract administration requirements, including but not limited to RFx creation, contract creation (documentation as well as system), data analysis, system support for Ariba, SAP & performance reporting. This role will support Category initiatives for Upstream and Downstream across North America. Roles & Responsibilities This role will include informal leadership guidance from Category Managers (Specialists and Sr Advisors) as part of the day-to-day activities in supporting the Operations Category Management team. Core activities:Ownership and management of Categories through the lifecycle including cost modeling, pricing & supplier analysis, and portfolio segmentation.Execute sourcing initiatives per the annual plan, and ensure all supporting activities are in accordance with companyprocesses.Manage categories including the development of strategies, pre-qualifications of suppliers, development of RFx initiatives, bid evaluations, negotiations, award, and post-award management.Post-award contract management including contract changes, facilitation of KPI meetings, dispute resolution, claims management, and contract close-outs.Ensure all documentation is stored in the appropriate Contract Management Systems in accordance with companyrequirements.Liaise and consult with Business and subject matter experts (SMEs) from Legal, Risk Management, HSE, QA/QC, etc. in support of pre and post-award commercial activities.Provide guidance and peer assistance to other staff team members.Support SCM Business Value Methodology and strategic objectives.Support the business for reviewing of supplier performance.Perform other duties as assigned. Competencies Organizational Competencies Technical Competencies (Assets)Forward thinkingSupply Chain Management processChange agilityCategory Management experienceDevelops potentialAriba for sourcing and contract storageCommunicates effectivelySAP systems for P2P processWorks collaborativelyMicrosoft Office productsTechnical professional skillsSourcing activities related to contractingDrives for resultsNegotiationsContract management & risk management Qualifications Musts:Be legally entitled to work in CanadaAn undergraduate degree in technical or business discipline or equivalent experience8+ years of procurement or contract management experience4+ years of previous experience in category managementStrong proficiency with MS Office, especially MS Word and ExcelExcellent understanding of sourcing and contracting lifecycleFoundational understanding of P2P, Master Data objects and Master Data GovernanceFinancial business acumen and knowledge; data analytics and visualization toolsBe detailed oriented and accurateStrong verbal and written communication skillsStrong time management skills Assets: Professional Supply Chain certification (SCMP, CSCP, CIPS, ISM) SAP experience