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enmax logoEnmax · Calgary, Canada
ContractHybrid1w ago
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Requirements

  • 5+ years' experience in Supply Chain Management.
  • Strong knowledge of procurement processes such as sourcing and evaluation, contract education and administration.
  • Expertise in the application of Supply Chain policies, procedures, guidelines and tools in the performance of Supply Chain activities.
  • Strong background in RFx processes, including preparation, evaluation, and award.
  • Strong ability and experience with planning, organizing, and managing projects.
  • Demonstrated experience negotiating contract and commercial terms, contract execution and administration management, including SaaS subscriptions, IT services, IT implementation and maintenance contracts, telecommunication contracts, IT software and hardware contracts.
  • Demonstrated knowledge and experience in IT Hardware, IT Services, Telecommunication, and IT Software procurement categories.
  • Competencies:
  • Strong written and oral communications, combined with exceptional interpersonal skills
  • Deadline-oriented with the ability to manage competing priorities under pressure
  • Dependable while

Benefits

Health insurance

Additional Information

Current ENMAX employees are encouraged to apply through their internal Workday access. Posted: June 10, 2026 Closing Date: June 24, 2026 Position Type: Permanent Union: CUPE We are driven by our purpose of lighting the way to a brighter energy future, a future that includes a workplace where you'll experience belonging and unlock possibilities. We offer meaningful opportunities, strong collaboration and a career aligned to what matters to you. We're proud of who we are and the work we do to support our communities and customers who depend on us, because at ENMAX, we're lighting the way together. As part of the ENMAX Supply Chain Team, the Buyer will have the opportunity to tangibly impact current work and future projects. The scope of this role will include contract negotiations, managing sourcing events, category management, and managing supplier performance for primarily the IT Category (including SaaS subscriptions, IT services, IT implementation and maintenance contracts, telecommunication contracts, IT software and hardware contracts) and secondarily the other Corporate Categories (including Management Consulting, Staff Costs, Advertising and Promotions, Occupational Health and Safety) Major Responsibilities: Collaboratively develop and issue competitive sourcing documents; lead processes to source a variety of goods and services in accordance with ENMAX policy, standards and procedures. Lead negotiations for price, delivery, commercial terms and conditions with Suppliers in conjunction with Business Unit. Develop, negotiate, and manage contractual agreements which mitigate ENMAX's risk and liabilities. Identify and recommend opportunities to Business Units that will reduce ENMAX's total cost of ownership and/or increase ENMAX's profitability and efficiency, including consideration for industry best practices. Recommend and implement appropriate sourcing strategies through a broad knowledge and detailed analysis of market conditions, ENMAX's business requirements, risk and assessment of opportunities. Coordinate and participate in business reviews and monitoring with Business Units to ensure ENMAX's business objectives have been achieved and to validate the procurement strategy. Conduct spend analysis, market analysis and benchmarking studies as required. Present findings and conclusions/recommendations to Business Units and suppliers, including demand plans. Manage category procurements, identify contractual and supply market risk and work with management on mitigation strategies. Complete Supply Chain project plans where applicable for large events. Deliver high impact, formal presentations. presents analysis, conclusions and recommendations in multiple formats (written, visual displays), tailoring the content to the needs of the audience. Implement Supplier Relationship Management programs that enable the evaluation and monitoring of supplier performance through the development of performance objectives and measures recommended and developed by the Buyer. Support Business Units in addressing and resolving issues associated with performance delivery that fails to meet contractual standards. Expedite and manage orders as required to support on-time project execution. Create Purchase Orders based on Requisitions. Manage and resolve issues as required from creation through to close-out. Ensure procurement standards, policies and procedures are complied with at all times and educate stakeholders as required to ensure understanding. Provide subject matter expertise/guidance to junior SCM roles as required to ensure standards are adhered to. Provide operational backfill for SCM roles as assigned by management. Education: University Degree in Supply Chain Management, Finance, Information Technology, or other related discipline. Supply chain professional certification or designation (i.e. SCMP or equivalent) is considered an asset


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