Sourcing and Contract - Contracts Specialist IV

Job Description

Job Title: SC - Sourcing and Contract - Contracts Specialist IV
Work Location: Calgary Office
Start/End Dates: 9/12/2024 - 9/11/2025

Assignment Scope: Basic Purpose/Accountabilities
The Sr. Buyer & SCM Contract Specialist (CS) is an integral role elevating our requirement for commercial expertise with external suppliers and contractors and developing and maintaining support with internal Business partners. The CS manages, assists, and facilitates pre/post contracting and sourcing activities relating to Canada Wells portfolio. This role is primarily a support function to Team Lead - Wells Materials Procurement, with the opportunity to manage wells categories from contract formation through to contract close-out.

Overall Areas of Responsibility
* Responsible for supply chain tasks in SMART by GEP (procurement & contracting system) with opportunity to become teams subject matter expert in SMART.
* Tasks include issuing purchase orders & loading contracts into SMART and drafting contract amendments.
* Responsible for supply chain tasks in SAP ( ERP system) to update supplier outline agreements and purchase orders (PO), including PO reconciliation and close-outs.
* Provide support for new vendor requests and changes to vendor payment terms (i.e., paper invoicing to electronic invoicing) with interfaces with supply chain, the wells business function, and vendors.
* Responsible to manage supply chain's wells inbox for new business requests. This includes coordination with senior sourcing & contracting specialists to ensure activities are completed in a timely fashion.
* Category management for select wells categories, which includes strategic supply chain activities from formation to contract closeout.
* Build and refine process for management of yearly framework orders in SAP.
* Build internal stakeholder relationships to understand their SCM requirements and build fit for purpose strategies.
* Provide enhanced metrics and reporting capabilities for ensuring contracting and support implementations are tracked and measured for success and continuous improvement with suppliers.
* Ensure accurate reporting for wells team on key supply chain goals (i.e., cost savings, rate validation, supplier key performance indicators and supplier price lists for the business).
* Ensure initiatives comply with Policies and Procedures.

Required Skills/Competencies
* Minimum college diploma in Business Administration or Supply Chain disciplines.
* Minimum 7-10 years of Supply Chain/Contracting experience in oil and gas industry.
* Enhanced software application skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, and SAP).
* Demonstrated basic knowledge of contracting activities from formation to closeout.
* Effective time management & strong organizational skills.
* Keen attention to detail & adherence to quality work.
* Experience with electronic contracting software (i.e., SMART by GEP).
* Effective interpersonal communication skills with the ability to build & maintain effective, trusting relationships with internal stakeholders. Strong influence, facilitation & networking ability.
* Legally authorized to work in Canada on a full-time basis without restrictions.

Preferred Qualifications
* Participation in IACCM (International Association Contract and Commercial Management) and/or SCMA (Supply Chain Management Association of Alberta) is an asset.
* Knowledge of Wells Categories.
* Experience in SMART by GEP.
* Knowledge of Upstream Canadian exploration and Production operations

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.

In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.

About Petroplan

Petroplan is the trusted, specialist global Talent Solutions partner of choice for employers and professionals in the Energy sector. Since 1976, Petroplan has been here to help people like you make the most of the opportunities available and find the best fit for you as an individual.

Over 10,000 placements in more than 55 countries for over 550 clients across 65 disciplines.

In an industry where skilled and experienced professionals are increasingly sought after resource, we appreciate the true value of what you have to offer. What's more, we understand that different things are important to different people in today's world of work - it's about making exactly the right connections for you as an individual.

Our reputation for contractor and candidate care, understanding what makes you tick, and finding you the best match is second-to-none. We understand the industry inside-out and seek to understand YOU and your motivations in the same way. We take the time to evaluate your individual strengths, understand the most important things to you, and establish exactly what you're looking for from your next role.