Category Manager

1 week ago

Brampton, Ontario, Canada Rogers Communications, Inc. Full time
Category Manager

We are committed to connecting Canadians through unique partnerships, our world-class network, and content Canadians love—and our innovative team is growing. We are looking for dedicated team members to join our Corporate team who have a genuine passion for making positive impacts on customers and the communities where we live and work.

The Core Network Procurement team is seeking a Category Manager eager to join our team. Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Network Procurement, the Category Manager will be an expert within Wireline Network platforms and related spend categories.

The successful candidate will work with business partners to manage the strategic direction, total cost of ownership, and risk mitigation. Your task will be establishing optimal commercial arrangements for next-generation network ecosystems (hardware, software, software licensing) aligned with Rogers' strategic business objectives.

What you'll do:

1. Take end-to-end ownership of assigned network core spend category strategies to drive CAPEX/OPEX savings aligned with company objectives and business partner goals.
2. Collaborate with internal stakeholders to influence, develop, and gain buy-in on aligned category strategies and advance key supplier partnerships aligned with such strategy with a focus on strategic opportunities.
3. Provide leadership and guidance to business partners on best-in-class procurement practices, ongoing advancements, and opportunities associated with assigned categories.
4. Lead and own relationships with assigned key suppliers within your categories ensuring fulfillment of contractual obligations and business partner requirements.
5. Act as a first-level escalation point for issues related to suppliers for which you are identified as the procurement prime.
6. Manage assigned supplier issues and dispute escalations to settlement, including negotiation of supplier contracts.
7. Responsible for building, maintaining, and enhancing solid relationships with key internal stakeholders across the organization.
8. Challenge the status quo by actively participating in and taking a leadership role in the continuous improvement, implementation of innovations, and automations to create best-in-class procurement practices.
9. Implement and champion ethical procurement practices, procurement policies, supplier social responsibility objectives, and supplier diversity and sustainability programs.
10. Act as internal consultant to business owners on sourcing practices, supplier performance, compliance, and risk management policies.

What you'll bring:

1. University degree in business, engineering, computer science, math, or related field with a general understanding of network operations and financial modeling. An MBA is desirable but not required.
2. 5 years+ procurement, telecommunications, network, or equivalent experience.
3. Experience managing large and complex projects in telecommunications industry or network operations is a strong asset.
4. Procurement designation/certification desirable - Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC).
5. Excellent communications, listening and influencing skills, able to communicate complex information to decision-makers and key stakeholders in a clear and concise manner.
6. Strategic mindset and analytic skills. Creativity to seek, encourage and find non-traditional approaches.
7. Demonstrated ability to navigate difficult situations through relationship building and influencing others.
8. Results-driven both short and long term.
9. Ability to execute against multiple projects and excel in a fast-paced, results-oriented work environment.
10. Strong communication and interpersonal skills; a demonstrated collaborator.

To protect our people, brand, and assets, a pre-employment background check will be conducted. As part of our selection process, all candidates must clear a criminal background check. Additionally, a credit check and driver's abstract may be required depending on the role.

Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day
Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)
Work Location: 8200 Dixie Rd (341), Brampton, ON
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Posting Category/Function: Procurement & Category Management
Requisition ID: 319905

At Rogers, we believe the key to a strong business is a diverse workforce where equity and inclusion are core to making everyone feel like they belong. We work with our candidates who are experiencing a disability throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. Please reach out to our recruiters and hiring managers to begin a conversation about how we can ensure that you deliver your best work. You matter to us

Being a Rogers team member comes with some great perks & benefits including:

- Health & well-being benefits
- Donation matching
- Paid time off for volunteering
- Wealth Accumulation including: Pension plan & Employee stock options
- Generous employee discounts
- Leadership development, Mentorship, and Coaching programs

*available for full-time and part-time permanent employees, some restrictions apply

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