Category Manager

Role Overview

• The Category Manager is responsible for the management of assigned suppliers supporting strategic projects and Business Lines.
• Suppliers may be developing and delivering complex, high risk, high value services typically under specific long-term subcontract agreements and associated terms and conditions.
• The Category Manager is responsible for the lifecycle of the assigned suppliers, and will ensure that the supplier executes to the requirements in accordance with the contract.
• Primary activities include managing compliance against contractual requirements, identifying and addressing areas of risk, and acting as a point of escalation as required.
• The CM is expected to lead major / business critical supplier selection exercises to support business needs.
• The CM ensures the deployment, implementation and monitoring of agreed category strategies.

Requirements

• Bachelor degree or diploma in a relevant field of study from a recognized University or College or, in lieu of a degree, 6 years of relevant combination of experience and/ or education as equivalency
• At least 7 years of sourcing activity, tactical purchasing, process & tool management, and category management
• Prior experience in procurement /supply chain developing strategy and creating work packages
• At least 2 years of experience working with cross functional teams across multiple disciplines within a matrixed organization
• Track record of success in a similar role in a relevant business or market; Excellent organization skills; Ability to prioritize tasks while meeting deadlines in a high-pressure environment; Leadership skills with the ability to influence in order to deliver business results;

Benefits

• Company paid Extended Health, Dental, HSA, Life, AD&D, Short-term Disability, Cancer Care Program, travel insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and Well-Being program.
• Retirement Savings Plans (RRSP, DCPP, TFSA) with a company contribution and a match to a DCPP, with no vesting period.
• Company paid holidays, vacation days, and paid sick leave.
• Voluntary Life, AD&D, Critical Illness, Long-Term Disability.
• Employee Discounts on home, auto, and gym membership.