Strategic Sourcing & Contracts Advisor Airswift Calgary

Airswift is seeking a Strategic Sourcing & Contracts Advisor to work with one of our O&G clients in Calgary, AB on an initial 6-month contract with a robust potential for permanent hire based on performance.

The role is to support strategic sourcing, specifically focused on management of Strategic Contracts (PVF, MRO, commodity driven scopes).

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives, applying forward-looking thinking and commercial acumen to optimize contract outcomes and mitigate risk.
• Lead the negotiation and lifecycle management of contracts, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives, regulatory requirements, and evolving market conditions.
• Apply in-depth market research and industry analysis to evaluate supplier capabilities, assess pricing structures, and identify opportunities within key commodity portfolios, particularly within chemicals and related categories.
• Manage supplier and contractor relationships to enhance performance, foster collaboration, and drive continuous value creation through effective contract governance.
• Utilize data analytics, spend analysis, and benchmarking to generate actionable insights, enabling informed decision-making and improved cost management.
• Communicate complex commercial concepts clearly through impactful presentations, influencing stakeholders and supporting alignment on sourcing strategies.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives by assessing market trends, identifying process enhancements, and advancing cutting-edge approaches within supply chain practices.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and Canadian contract law across all supply management activities.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Supply Chain Management, Law, or a related field from a recognized university.
• Minimum of 10-15 years of progressive experience in operations, category management and strategic sourcing of high-spend/high-profile scopes.
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and develop strategies without prompting from the Business Unit.
• Demonstrated ability to influence Business Units and others.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external vendors.
• Professional certifications such as Certified Supply Chain Skilled (CSCP), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM), or a paralegal certification are considered an asset.