Category Management Specialist

4 days ago


Houston, Texas, United States Enbridge Full time
Job Title: Specialist Category Management Operations

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Specialist Category Management Operations to join our team at Enbridge. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for developing and implementing category strategies to achieve lower total cost of ownership and higher value for Enbridge.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Develop and maintain a network of stakeholders to gain input into demand planning and forecasting, assist in strategy development, and advocate the use of negotiated contracts.
  • Collaborate with the Analyst Category Management to uphold company-wide demand profiles and integrate external supply and demand market intelligence data.
  • Interpret market intelligence to drive category strategies and provide direction to stakeholders.
  • Understand the marketplace for assigned categories, including industry structure and new and non-traditional suppliers.
  • Build cost models to identify value and cost/price drivers and provide insights during supplier negotiations.
  • Apply a broad and deep subject matter knowledge in category management, market dynamics, and economic and industry trends impacting Enbridge to support the development of appropriate category strategies.
  • Participate and support cross-functional teams to build comprehensive category strategies utilizing market intelligence, demand management, sustainability, supplier diversity, and total cost of ownership.
  • Execute sourcing strategies, from proposal development and solicitation to contract negotiation and execution.
  • Drive contract utilization with effective implementation plans, metrics, and reporting.
  • Lead SRM activities through the relationship lifecycle, including segmentation, governance, performance management, value engineering, and supplier base management.
Requirements:
  • University degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or a related field with a minimum of 7 years of progressive responsibilities and related experience in SCM or the Oil and Gas industry.
  • Ability to research competitive intelligence and develop contract negotiation plans.
  • Strong interpersonal, analytical, technical, and problem-solving skills.
  • Attention to detail and the capability to meet deadlines independently.
  • Able to work creatively and collaboratively with stakeholders and suppliers to identify innovative solutions.
  • Mastery of negotiation, negotiation planning, and influence techniques.
  • Writing skills for contractual clauses and statements of work.
  • Proven ability to build relationships and buy-in with stakeholders as a trusted advisor.
  • Experience leading negotiations with incumbent and potential suppliers and managing supplier relationships and performance.
Working Conditions:
  • Typical office environment with minimal travel required.
  • Stress levels can be above normal due to the highly visible and deadline-oriented nature of the work.
  • Enbridge provides competitive workplace programs, including a hybrid work model, to offer flexibility to our team members.


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