Contract Manager
Calgary, AB, CA
At Imperial, we work every day to responsibly develop Canada’s energy resources – applying technology and innovation to supply affordable, accessible and reliable energy while reducing emissions in support of a net-zero future. Imperial recognizes the important role we can play by advancing climate solutions within our operations and by providing lower life-cycle emission products to our customers. This effort is powered by a unique and diverse workforce fueled by a pride in what we do and what we stand for.
The success of our upstream, downstream and chemical, and corporate divisions is the result of the talent, curiosity and drive of our people. They bring solutions every day to optimize our strategy in energy, chemicals, lubricants and lower-emissions technologies.
Imperial honours diverse backgrounds so we can be a place where people can bring their full selves to work, no matter their identity, race, gender, sexual orientation, age, or ability.
At Imperial, we want you to come for the position and stay for the career. As an integrated company, we are uniquely positioned to offer you a wide range of career prospects and growth opportunities through the course of your career with us. We invite you to bring your ideas and help create sustainable solutions that improve quality of life and meet society’s evolving needs.
Come be part of the Corporate Department at Imperial which has more than 140 year history in Canada and a workforce of 5,500+ total employees. Our offices are located in Calgary, AB.
What role you will play in our team
As a Contract Manager, you will be in charge of portfolio of agreements that supports the Craft Labor category while assuring the supply of orders for business continuity, at the best total cost of ownership.
What you will do
- Develop and implement category specific strategic and commercial guidance in conjunction with business plans and objectives
- Coordinate with category manager to identify and implement best practices
- Develop, implement and steward category plans focused on delivering integrated value by using levers across the value chain to deliver results
- Develop and manage medium to large scale agreements to ensure continuity of the business
- Leverage market intelligence (benchmarking) to enhance effectiveness of commercial decisions
- Apply creative thinking in developing commercial strategies that will enhance value creation
- Achieve improvements in supplier cost, delivery and quality in accordance with appropriate procurement strategies
- Effectively negotiate and provide sound procurement recommendations based on rigorous analysis and knowledge of market
- Interface with business line management
- Manage supplier community relationships per strategy and execution plans
- Communicate Procurement strategies to Area Procurement Manager (APM) and Supervisor
- Support development and execution of Procurement Value Integration Plans (VIPs) assisting Area Procurement Manager
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships and conduct business in a confident, objective, and diplomatic manner
- Negotiate contract pricing and terms & conditions directly with suppliers while working with internal stakeholders, seeking lowest total system costs and appropriate mitigation of supply and legal risk
- Execute PtP processes in full compliance with Sourcing & Acquisition Handbook and CIMS catalogs
- Fully leverage Procurement processes and tools to ensure most effective procurement method is utilized
- Maintain agreement portfolio: scope updates, pricing, Exhibits, amendments
- Build effective benchmarking metrics and should cost models to promote high impact commercial strategies
- Lead case for change in commercial arena by seeking opportunities to leverage EM scale and exercising courage of conviction in promoting unconventional/fit for purpose, fit for risk strategies
- Influence development and implement Category strategic and commercial guidance; shares portfolio specific market intelligence to Category Networks
About you
Skills and Qualifications
- Business undergraduate degree or master or college Diploma in Business related discipline
- SCMP designation is a plus
Preferred Qualifications/ Experience
- Minimum of 5 plus years of relevant experience with a focus in category management/strategic sourcing
- Commercial expertise: industry and market knowledge
- Analytical skills / understanding of total system cost and should cost concepts
- Self-motivated with the ability to motivate others and influence decisions
- Effective self-starter
- Strong analytical, leadership, problem solving and communication skills
- Effective negotiation, advocacy and influencing skills
- Team player with excellent interpersonal skills
- Flexible and eager to learn
- Strong knowledge of purchase to pay process
Start date: Q3, 2024
Location: Calgary, AB
Your benefits
- A company committed to career growth - we recruit those who are interested in a career with Imperial and prefer to develop and promote people from within. Our career management process means that you will likely perform a number of unique, challenging roles during your career.
- Commitment to safety, ethics & continuous improvement - these standards are the reason Imperial is an industry leader. You will work for a company that upholds safety and ethics ideals and continues to seek out ways to improve.
- Exceptional benefits program - includes competitive salary plus savings, pension, and health care plans that you can customize to meet your individual needs. Educational and physical fitness financial assistance programs round out our benefits package.
- Competitive vacation package - provides you with three weeks of vacation (the first year is pro-rated based on your hiring date), one scheduled Friday off per month and 12 holidays.
- Flexibility looks different for everyone, which is why we have many programs to help employees balance their work and personal life. Programs include: Flex Your Day, childcare partnerships and part-time and job-sharing arrangements.
- Successful networking and mentoring programs - enables you to spend time with managers from across the organization to learn about other departments and opportunities. These programs also allow you to connect with peers at a similar experience level.
- Opporunity to participate in Employee Led Resource Groups: Women’s Interest Network (WIN), Indigenous Network (IN), Black Employee Success Team (BEST), Asian Connection for Excellence (ACE), Global Organization for the Advancement of Latinos (GOAL), PRIDE, and the Veterans Advocacy and Support Team (VAST).
- Early Professional Development Program - provides you with the opportunity to specialize in a specific area of expertise or develop skills in a variety of different areas. You will quickly be given large areas of responsibility and will be encouraged to take on stretch assignments as you progress.
Other Considerations
- We thank all those who apply; however, only those candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.
- For applicants selected to be interviewed, pre-employment background screening will be required.
- In certain situations, Imperial may use your application to consider your suitability for other positions in the company and may also provide the information to its affiliates, including affiliates of ExxonMobil Corporation, in connection with possible opportunities at those affiliates.
Imperial is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Imperial is committed to providing equitable treatment and equal opportunity to all individuals and encourages all eligible applicants to apply.
Imperial conducts business in a manner that respects the land, environment, rights and cultures of Indigenous communities. In the areas where we explore, develop and operate, Imperial engages Indigenous communities in open and forthright consultation and strives to establish meaningful relationships built on mutual trust and respect. Please see here for more information on Imperial’s Indigenous Relations Guiding Principles and Guidelines.
Imperial is committed to supporting persons with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. We will work with qualified applicants to provide reasonable accommodation upon request at Recruit.Services.CA@exxonmobil.com.
Eligibility to work in Canada:
All applicants who receive an offer of employment must be eligible to work in Canada on a regular full-time basis without restrictions on their start date. Proof of eligibility shall be in the form of a Canadian birth certificate, Canadian passport, Canadian citizenship certificate, Canadian certificate of permanent residence, Canadian open work permit or receipt from Immigration Canada of an application for a post-graduate work permit.
Proof of eligibility must be current and valid (not expired, cancelled or voided). Proof of eligibility will be required if an offer of employment is made. Failure to provide proof of eligibility at least six (6) weeks prior to the start date may result in the offer of employment being rescinded.
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