Specialist Category Management Operations

Enbridge - Duluth, MN

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Duluth, MN

Securities, Commodity Contracts, and Other Financial Investments and Related Activities

About the position

The Specialist Category Management Operations position at Enbridge involves supporting midstream infrastructure, particularly in crude oil storage tanks. The role focuses on developing and implementing complex category strategies to achieve lower total costs and higher value for the company. The position requires experience in negotiating master agreements with suppliers and offers opportunities for growth, competitive benefits, a pension plan, and generous time off.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain a network of stakeholders to gain input into demand planning and forecasting.
• Assist in strategy development and advocate the use of negotiated contracts.
• Interpret market intelligence to drive category strategies and provide direction to stakeholders.
• Understand the marketplace for assigned categories, including industry structure and new suppliers.
• Build cost models to create a better understanding of costs and price results during supplier negotiations.
• Apply subject matter knowledge in category management and market dynamics to support category strategies.
• Participate in cross-functional teams to build comprehensive category strategies.
• Execute sourcing strategies from proposal development to contract execution.
• Drive contract utilization with effective implementation plans and reporting.
• Lead supplier relationship management activities through the relationship lifecycle.
• Lead supplier discussions related to negotiations or contract issues.

Requirements

• University degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of related experience in Supply Chain Management or Oil and Gas industry.
• Ability to research competitive intelligence.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical, technical and problem-solving skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Ability to work creatively and collaboratively with stakeholders and suppliers.
• Mastery of negotiation and influence techniques.
• Strong writing skills for contractual clauses and statements of work.
• Proven ability to build relationships and buy-in with stakeholders.
• Experience leading negotiations with suppliers.
• Demonstrated ability to be innovative and manage change.
• Ability to monitor and manage supplier relationships and performance.

Benefits

• Competitive benefits
• Pension plan
• Generous time off