Senior Category Management Advisor

Cenovus•Toledo, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Conduct organizational analysis and implement process improvement initiatives to develop strategic plans aimed at securing the supply of goods and services across our US assets, effectively managing associated price and supply risks. Conduct the sourcing and contracting of external goods and services in an efficient, effective, and ethical manner that generates value for the organization. Conduct spend and supplier analysis within the defined category portfolio. Leverage spend data, business requirements, external market data, and other necessary information to develop category strategies and influence implementation. Assess risk and support the development of enterprise category strategies in partnership with budget owners to achieve overall Cenovus objectives. Lead all aspects of complex sourcing initiatives including RFx activities, development of negotiation strategies and recommendations to award. Develop negotiation plans and lead stakeholders through the negotiation process. Review, interpret, analyze, and negotiate contracts while driving contract utilization through effective implementation plans. Collaborate with cross functional teams ensuring approved buying, receiving and transportation channels are leveraged to maximize efficiencies within the supply chain and ensure the goods and/or services are available for business functions’ consumption. Ensure all data, information, and records are accurate and maintained approved repositories. Ensure compliance to all applicable corporate policies, including the Supply Chain Management policy, as well as legal and regulatory requirements. Develop and maintain a network of relationships across assets including at the enterprise level. Lead post-award activities including effective contract performance & supplier relationship management.

Requirements

Education: Bachelor – Finance, Business, Industrial Engineering or a related engineering field of study; will accept equivalent foreign degree.
Experience : Five (5) years in the position above, Category Management Advisor, Market Intelligence & Category Advisor, Analytics Specialist or related engineering role
Experience must include the following: 1. ARIBA and Contract Lifecycle Management (CLM) Software 2. SAP ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) 3. Spotfire software

Responsibilities

Conduct organizational analysis and implement process improvement initiatives to develop strategic plans aimed at securing the supply of goods and services across our US assets, effectively managing associated price and supply risks.
Conduct the sourcing and contracting of external goods and services in an efficient, effective, and ethical manner that generates value for the organization.
Conduct spend and supplier analysis within the defined category portfolio.
Leverage spend data, business requirements, external market data, and other necessary information to develop category strategies and influence implementation.
Assess risk and support the development of enterprise category strategies in partnership with budget owners to achieve overall Cenovus objectives.
Lead all aspects of complex sourcing initiatives including RFx activities, development of negotiation strategies and recommendations to award.
Develop negotiation plans and lead stakeholders through the negotiation process.
Review, interpret, analyze, and negotiate contracts while driving contract utilization through effective implementation plans.
Collaborate with cross functional teams ensuring approved buying, receiving and transportation channels are leveraged to maximize efficiencies within the supply chain and ensure the goods and/or services are available for business functions’ consumption.
Ensure all data, information, and records are accurate and maintained approved repositories.
Ensure compliance to all applicable corporate policies, including the Supply Chain Management policy, as well as legal and regulatory requirements.
Develop and maintain a network of relationships across assets including at the enterprise level.
Lead post-award activities including effective contract performance & supplier relationship management.