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Sr. Supply Chain Specialist/Buyer

  • Location

    Calgary, Alberta

  • Sector:

    Supply Chain

  • Job type:

    Temp

  • Salary high:

    0

  • Salary low:

    0

  • Job ref:

    JO-1902-11436

  • Published:

    about 5 years ago

  • Expiry date:

    2019-05-07

Horizon Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Senior Supply Chain Specialist/ Buyer (contract) for one of our high profile energy clients in Calgary, Alberta.

Job Description:

Reporting to the Director of Procurement, this role will be responsible for a complex portfolio of materials. The successful candidate will oversee and manage all aspects of the supply chain. This includes developing sourcing strategies and contracts required to implement a category initiative. You will also lead a complex sourcing process and with the responsible business unit contract managers.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Audit and address all potential risks within the Supply Chain
  • Analyze spend and find savings opportunities
  • Qualify sources of supply
  • Communicates, monitors, and manages compliance with sourcing strategy and/or business process.
  • Develop and implement strategies for procuring goods at a medium to high risk
  • Seek to improve capabilities of the supply base and/or key business processes
  • Negotiate with various vendors
  • Facilitate projects with cross functional sourcing aspects
  • Develop relationships with suppliers to increase efficiency, compliance and scheduling
  • Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills coupled with the ability to work in a team based environment and influence positive business outcomes.

Requirements:

  • 5-10 years experience within Category Management
  • Experience with pipeline construction category management
  • Oil and gas experience a strong asset
  • Has a good understanding of the Operational side of the business
  • Post-Secondary Degree in Commerce, Business or a related field
  • Self-motivated individual who is a very strategic thinker
  • Ability to perform and read spend analysis

**Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered**

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain.