IT Category Specialist (Calgary or Edmonton, AB) - Hybrid

Work options: Hybrid

- 1-Year Contract

- Hybrid: Calgary, Alberta T2P 3L8 or Edmonton, Alberta T5J 0H3

At Enbridge, our goal is to be the first-choice energy delivery company in North America and beyond—for customers, communities, investors, regulators and policymakers, and employees.

To meet that goal, Enbridge is partnering with Raise—a leading recruitment firm that specializes in IT, Technical, and Engineering staffing.

Together, Raise and Enbridge are building teams that are rising to meet the growing energy needs of North America. If you’re looking for a challenging role that will make the most of your skills while allowing you to make an impact, this is it.

Enbridge is hiring an IT Category Specialist right now—when you apply, Raise will review your application within 48 hours and contact qualified applicants for interviews.

Role Overview:

The TIS Category Manager is responsible for overseeing Technology and Information Services support by translating category goals into strategies aligned with both short- and long-term objectives of the stakeholder group and the broader enterprise. This role involves developing, implementing, and managing TIS category strategies to mitigate risk and deliver competitive advantages, particularly with high-spend suppliers. The manager is also accountable for ongoing supplier relationship management (SRM) for priority agreements with TIS suppliers.

Key Responsibilities:

- Category Strategy Development:

- Develop and implement comprehensive TIS category strategies using market intelligence, demand management, sustainability, supplier diversity, and total cost of ownership.

- Manage cross-functional teams to ensure performance, supply continuity, and risk management.

- Sourcing and Contract Management:

- Execute sourcing strategies from proposal development to contract negotiation and execution.

- Drive contract utilization with effective implementation plans, metrics, and reporting.

- Internal Stakeholder Management:

- Develop and maintain a network of stakeholders for demand planning, strategy development, and contract advocacy.

- Influence strategy implementation across the enterprise.

- Market Intelligence and Cost Modelling:

- Maintain company-wide demand profiles and external supply and demand market intelligence.

- Interpret market intelligence to drive category strategies and inform stakeholders.

- Build cost models to understand costs and results during supplier negotiations.

- Supplier Relationship Management (SRM):

- Manage SRM activities through the relationship lifecycle, including segmentation, governance, and performance management.

- Develop new suppliers and strengthen current relationships.

- Conduct cost assessments with suppliers to reduce costs and identify improvements.

- Scope and Dimensions:

- Optimize and leverage category management processes, policies, and tools with significant corporate financial impact.

- Oversee categories accounting for most of Enbridge’s $1.6 billion annual sourceable spend.

- Support TIS client groups and various business areas across the enterprise.

- Develop and implement supply chain strategies throughout the M&A lifecycle.

- Collaboration and Communication:

- Work with personnel, law, and other stakeholders in sourcing strategy development and implementation.

- Communicate complex commercial and contractual issues to internal clients.

- Negotiate and influence internal and external stakeholders to achieve enterprise consistency and value.

Qualifications:

- Required:

- University degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field.

- Minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible sourcing experience in the TIS category, specifically in Software, Hardware, and TIS services.

- Superior communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills with strong influencing abilities.

- Experience negotiating large Software, Hardware, and TIS service agreements.

- Preferred:

- Postgraduate qualification or MBA.

- Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) / Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation or equivalent.

Working Conditions:

- Typical office environment.

- High visibility and deadline-oriented work with numerous competing interests.

Please note: Successful applicants will be employees of Raise, working at Enbridge facilities with both Enbridge and contract employees.

Applying with Raise

Raise is an established IT and engineering hiring firm with over 60 years’ experience connecting talented candidates with meaningful work. When you apply, you’ll get more than just a chance at a great job—you’ll become part of a vast network of employers that are always changing.

We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us at +1 800-567-9675 or ECTC@raiserecruiting.com

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