Regional Supply Chain Specialist

Company: TransCanada
Location: Tinley Park
Posted on: June 5, 2018

Job Description:

General Information:

Reporting to the Manager of Supply Chain Procurement Operations as an individual contributor, the Regional Sourcing Analyst will support end to end strategic sourcing events in alignment with category management and overall supply chain strategy. This role is embedded in the regions and co-located with the business and performs additional responsibilities related to demand planning, contract formation, buying and process.



Responsibilities:

* First point of contact for Supply Chain-related procedures;

* Implement Regional contract formation, renewal and contract management, assist with preventing contract leakage and maximize agreement usage through client groups;

* Utilize TransCanada s pre-qualified suppliers and/or source new vendors based on client requirements;

* Ensure process compliance with TransCanada s policies and procedures; establishing SCM best practices; identify process inefficiencies and provide potential solutions

* Manage the regional demand planning process;

* Liaison between category management and internal clients;

* Lead Supply Chain in Emergency Support Services;

* Provide guidance to clients on TransCanada policies and procedures and collaborate to develop overall procurement recommendations;

* Develop trusted partnerships with internal clients through frequent and open dialogue as well as growing rapport with local vendors;

* Assist in the resolution of escalated supplier and invoicing issues;

* Identify and realize opportunities for cost savings and/or avoidance;

* Collaborate with clients to process and analyze client requests for the supply of materials and services; working within supply chain to competitively source required services or materials (RFx);

* Expedite executed Requisitions to ensure on time delivery, at the request of Clients;

* Complete/Assist in Non-Conformance Reporting and supplier score carding when applicable;

* Other tasks as required.



Qualifications:

* Strong interpersonal skills; ability to collaborate with business units;

* Minimum 6 years industry experience;

* Demonstrated strategic thinking capability;

* Strong analytical skills;

* Experience in contract / commercial negotaitons and supplier performance management;

* Working knowledge of SAP and Supply Chain technology tools and systems.



Education/Experience:

* University degree in related field;

* At least 6 years supply chain management / procurement experience;

* Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

*Depending on the qualifications of the applicants, the successful candidate may be offered a position at a more appropriate level and/or ladder.

Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the country in which the position is based with no restrictions.

All positions require background screening. Some include criminal and/or credit checks in order to comply with regulations.

Please apply to this posting by 06/15/2018. To apply, go to jobs.transcanada.com and enter reference code 40421. Only applications submitted through the TransCanada Careers website will be acknowledged.

TransCanada is an equal opportunity employer.

Make what you do matter.

At TransCanada we dream big, think big and do big things. For over 60 years, we've had the vision and scale to deliver big things that matter to the world. From supplying reliable and efficient energy to millions of North Americans with our pipelines, gas storage and power generation facilities, we believe in making big things possible.

TransCanada is looking for people who are willing to think about the future...and think big. We're looking for people who are ready to take on the most significant challenges of their careers and define energy infrastructure in North America.

Thank you for choosing TransCanada in your career search.

Nearest Major Market: Chicago
Job Segment: Supply Chain, Supply, ERP, Procurement, SAP, Operations, Technology.

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