Category Manager - TELUS Procurement

 Posted 4 days ago
  
 Canada
  
5-10 years experience
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AI Summary

The Category Manager is responsible for developing sourcing strategies, managing contracts, and maintaining strong vendor relationships to deliver value. They will analyze spend patterns and collaborate with internal stakeholders to align on procurement decisions.

 

The Opportunity

 

Love negotiations, building partnerships, and driving results? We're looking for a strategic Category Manager to join our Procurement team and help us partner with vendors to deliver cutting-edge products and services.

 

What You'll Own

 

  • Sourcing strategy: From spend analysis to RFx creation to supplier selection
  • Contract management: Negotiate, draft, and execute agreements that drive value
  • Vendor relationships: Ensure suppliers deliver on commitments and hit performance targets
  • Data & insights: Analyze spend patterns, track savings, and inform business decisions
  • Stakeholder collaboration: Partner with internal teams to align on sourcing decisions and strategy

 

What You Bring

 

  • Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of procurement experience
  • Expertise in category management
  • Strong negotiation and contract drafting skills
  • Proficiency in data analysis (Excel, Ariba, SAP, Google Suite)
  • Ability to build strong relationships with vendors and internal teams
  • Problem solver with a "can-do" attitude
  • Strong communication and project management skills
  • SCMP/MBA is a major bonus

 

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