Category Specialist – Turbomachinery

TC Energy • Calgary, AB

12d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Category Specialist – Turbomachinery manages an original equipment manufacturer (OEM) portfolio and related repair and overhaul supply base. The role supports procurement of gas turbines, power turbines, gas compressors and electric motor drives (EMDs), as well as aftermarket parts, maintenance and field services across all business units within an enterprise-wide category.

Reporting to the Manager of the Turbomachinery Category Team, the specialist develops and executes sourcing and negotiation strategies within delegated authority, manages supplier relationships and contractual commitments, and turns market intelligence, demand forecasts and supplier capacity into actionable recommendations. The position combines strategic commercial analysis with project and fleet support to secure supply, protect delivery schedules and optimize lifecycle value.

The specialist works with Project teams, Business Units, Fleet Specialists, Engineering, Legal and suppliers to align equipment procurement with long-term maintenance, capital spares and operational requirements across Canada, the United States and Mexico. The role supports growth, expansion and replacement programs, fleet reliability initiatives and emerging Power & Energy Solutions opportunities, including supplier due diligence and assessment of new supply options. The position is eligible for a hybrid work model and flexible dress code for office-based employees in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.

Requirements

• Post-secondary education in a related field.
• Minimum of 6–8 years of progressive related experience.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Nice To Haves

• Strong commercial acumen, including proposal normalization, lifecycle cost and cash-flow analysis, and the ability to translate complex data into clear sourcing and negotiation recommendations.
• Strong contract drafting and negotiation skills and ability to drive consensus between stakeholders.
• Strong critical analysis, independent judgment and problem-solving skills, including the ability to manage complex commercial files, influence cross-functional stakeholders and escalate decisions appropriately.
• Knowledge of supply chain management, category management, procurement, contract formation, RFP processes and contract administration.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments accurately and on time through strong organizational, time management and planning skills.
• Knowledge and understanding of the global turbomachinery and repair and overhaul market, supply base, cost drivers, production processes, specifications and codes, supply contracts, opportunities and challenges.
• Experience sourcing turbomachinery equipment and aftermarket services, including gas turbines, compression, electric motor drives, capital spares and repair and overhaul programs.
• Competency in SCM systems and tools, and SAP.
• Experience in the oil and gas industry, particularly in Midstream.
• Experience managing strategic OEM relationships, capacity or long-lead procurement arrangements, and multi-year maintenance or service agreements.
• A designation or enrollment in a Supply Chain Management program such as ISM, SCMP, CSCMP or IACCM would be considered an asset.
• Technical curiosity and ability to work with engineering and fleet specialists to understand equipment configurations, service scope, exclusions and maintenance requirements and translate them into commercial terms.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day commercial engagement with OEMs and related service providers; coordinate supplier reviews, monitor delivery, overhaul turnaround time, cost and quality commitments, and drive corrective actions and timely escalation.
• Build and sustain relationships with project and business unit customers, Supply Chain teams and cross-functional stakeholders; collaborate and influence across teams to develop mutually acceptable solutions that maximize organizational value.
• Consolidate project and fleet demand into forward-looking equipment, parts and maintenance forecasts, aligning supplier capacity, reservation commitments and decision dates with project schedules and outage requirements.
• Develop competitive and alternative repair and overhaul sourcing strategies, including multi-year bundled programs, capital spares, lease and exchange models, and OEM and independent service options, in collaboration with Fleet and Engineering.
• Implement category strategy through portfolio and project-specific sourcing plans, capacity reservations and commercial structures that balance supply assurance, competitive tension, commitment flexibility and lifecycle cost.
• Develop, negotiate and manage equipment purchase agreements, master agreements, amendments and long-term service agreements throughout the contract lifecycle, in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Analyze supplier capacity, lead times, spend, pricing, escalation and supply-chain constraints; maintain market and demand reporting and prepare recommendations, risk summaries and decision materials for stakeholders and leadership.
• Support equipment standardization, supplier qualification and evaluation of new technologies with technical stakeholders, balancing fleet compatibility, lifecycle support and sourcing flexibility.
• Lead EOI/SOI and RFx processes, coordinate technical and commercial clarifications, normalize proposal scope and exclusions, and develop evaluation and award recommendations.
• Compare commercial scenarios to guide sourcing and negotiation decisions, assessing total cost of ownership, milestone payments, cash-flow timing, escalation, warranty and storage exposure, cancellation obligations and turnaround-time risk.
• Maintain accurate contract records, commercial commitments, approval documentation and action trackers in SCM systems; coordinate order follow-up and change management with project procurement and business stakeholders.
• Interpret commercial provisions with Legal as required and support contractual notices, warranty matters, delay remedies and claims; preserve negotiated protections and escalate material commercial or delivery risks.

Benefits

• Hybrid work model for eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.
• Flexible dress code for eligible office-based workforce in Canada, the U.S. and Mexico.
• Accommodations throughout the recruitment process.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree