Posting End Date : October 18, 2024

Employee Type : Regular-Full time

Union / Non :

This is a non-union position

Do you have experience with negotiating master agreements? Would you like to support the development and implementation of complex category strategies for integrity digs and complex digs to achieve lower total cost of ownership and higher value for Enbridge?   ​If so, apply today for Specialist Category Management Operations .

We offer opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, a pension plan, and generous time off. If this sounds like an exciting opportunity, we'd love to hear from you.  #joinourteam

What You Will Do :

• Develop and maintain a network of stakeholders to gain input into demand planning and forecasting, assist in strategy development, advocate the use of the negotiated contracts and influence strategy implementation.
• Collaborate with the Analyst Category Management to uphold company-wide demand profiles and integrate external supply and demand Market Intelligence (MI) data.
• Interpret MI to drive category strategies and provide direction to stakeholders (i.e., raising changes in market conditions which could have an impact to cost or schedule).
• Understand the marketplace for assigned categories, including industry structure and new and non-traditional suppliers.
• Build cost models, identifying value and cost / price drivers, to build a better understanding of costs and price results 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, with follow through metrics as required to assure performance, supply continuity, and manage risk.
• Execute sourcing strategies, from proposal development and solicitation to contract negotiation, to recommending solutions and contract 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, etc.
• Manage the supplier base, develop new suppliers, and improve and strengthen current relationships.
• Lead supplier discussions related to negotiations or issues pertaining to the contract terms. Partner with suppliers to conduct cost assessments with the goal of reducing costs and identifying improvements.

Who You Are :

Working Conditions :

Physical Requirements include but are not limited to : Grasping, kneeling, light – moderate lifting (objects up to 20 pounds), reaching above shoulder, repetitive motion, typing, sitting, standing, visual requirement (able to see screens, detect color coding, read fine print), hearing requirement and the ability to sit at a computer for long periods of time.

Mental Requirements (Both Field & Office) include but are not limited to : Ability to : understand, remember and apply oral and / or written instructions or other information, understand complex problems and collaborate / explore alternative solutions, organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology, organize and prioritize work schedule on a short-term basis, make decisions which have moderate impact on the immediate work unit and monitor impact outside this area, understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines, complete routine forms, compose letters, outlines, memoranda and basic reports and communicate with individuals via telephone.

Diversity and inclusion are important to us. Enbridge is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer . We are committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified individuals, without regard to age, race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, veteran status, Indigenous / Native American status, or disability. Applicants with disabilities can request accessible formats, communication supports, or other accessibility assistance by contacting .