Manager, Global Category

2 months ago

Toronto, Canada Centerra Gold Inc Full time

**Become a valuable addition to the Centerra Corporate team**:

- **Boost your career by joining an established organization**:

- **Receive a **highly** **attractive annual salary ranging between $109,500 - $147,500, plus bonus and benefits**

**About Centerra Gold**:
Headquartered in Toronto, Centerra Gold (TSX: CG) is one of the leading North American gold and copper producers engaged in the operation, exploration, development, and acquisition of quality mining assets in Asia, North America, and other markets worldwide.

Centerra’s vision is to build a team-based culture of excellence that responsibly delivers sustainable value and growth. We are committed to the safety, integrity, ethics, and fairness of our operations, promoting the highest standards of ethical business conduct of our employees, officers, and directors.

For more information, please see our website.

**About the Opportunity**:
The **Global Category Manager** is responsible for leading the development and execution of global category strategies for major spend areas, ensuring alignment with business goals and delivering cost efficiency, supply availability, and supply quality. This role involves managing supplier relationships, leading contract negotiations, and driving continuous improvement in the procurement processes. Potential categories could include fuel and lube, mobile equipment, explosives, grinding media and liners, and tires/tire consumables. The Global Category Manager reports to the Global Supply Chain Director.

Your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

- **Global Category Strategy Development**: Create and implement comprehensive global category strategies aimed at optimizing spend, improving supplier performance, and mitigating risks. Ensure these strategies are aligned with the overall business objectives, including indigenous engagement, and are adaptable to changing market conditions.
- **Cross-Functional Leadership**: Lead cross-functional teams in identifying and executing cost-saving initiatives and process improvements
- **Market Analysis and Best Practices**: Conduct thorough market analysis to stay informed about industry trends, best practices, and emerging risks. Utilize this information to continuously refine category strategies and enhance procurement effectiveness
- **Procurement Process Management**: Oversee the end-to-end procurement process, from sourcing and supplier selection to contract negotiation and administration. Ensure all procurement activities comply with company policies, regulatory requirements, and global procurement standards
- **Supplier Performance Management**: Monitor and evaluate supplier performance against contractual obligations and KPIs. Work with suppliers to resolve issues, drive continuous improvement, and ensure the delivery of high-quality goods and services
- **Supplier and Stakeholder Relationships**: Foster strong relationships with key suppliers, including indigenous suppliers, and internal stakeholders to promote collaboration and innovation
- **Procurement Performance Metrics**:Support the development, implementation, and monitoring of procurement performance metrics. Provide regular reporting on procurement activities, supplier performance, and category management outcomes to senior leadership
- **Stakeholder Collaboration**: Work closely with internal stakeholders to ensure procurement activities are aligned with business objectives and operational needs. Facilitate communication between departments to ensure that category strategies support broader company goals
- **RFX Management**: Develop, issue, and manage tender documents (RFPs, RFQs, RFIs), aligning with supplier negotiation best practices
- **Risk Management**: Conduct risk assessments for contractual agreements and develop strategies to mitigate identified risks, ensuring alignment with Centerra's Global Procurement Policy
- **Compliance Monitoring**: Ensure all contracts comply with regulatory requirements and internal policies, initiating corrective actions as needed
- **Mentorship and Development**: Provide guidance and mentorship, and encourage a culture of continuous learning, sharing best practices and promoting professional development
- **Continuous Improvement**: Identify opportunities to streamline category management practices. Support Procurement Enablement team to integrate continuous improvement efforts into Centerra best practices and policies
- **ESG and Compliance**: Ensure that all suppliers comply with ESG standards and that procurement activities align with the company’s sustainability and compliance policies.

**About You**:
The following will be critical to successfully performing this role:

- Post-secondary education in business, supply chain, or other related field is required.
- Minimum of seven (7) years of experience in procurement or supply chain roles, with a minimum of three (3) years in a category management role.
- Professional certifications such as CP

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