Category Manager

6 days ago


Montreal, Quebec, Canada Jobs for Humanity Full time

Job Title: Category Manager

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Category Manager to join our Purchasing team at Jobs for Humanity. As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for the Overhead and Workspace category, working under the direction of the Associate Director. Your primary goal will be to develop and deploy a category strategy, vision, and action plan in collaboration with other buyers in the same category.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and implement a robust category strategy aligned with internal customer needs and corporate cost reduction objectives.
  • Analyze, identify, maintain, and develop relationships with key suppliers, while establishing new strategic partnerships.
  • Ensure strict compliance with contractual terms and conditions, with the ability to identify and address any deviations.
  • Closely monitor industry trends, technological advances, and the competitive marketplace to make informed decisions and identify opportunities for innovation.
  • Collaborate with various departments, such as the project management office, internal customer, finance, and legal departments, to ensure seamless execution of purchasing projects on the roadmap.
  • Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and success of initiatives in place.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience (5+ years) in procurement in a senior role.
  • Strong negotiation, analysis, and problem-solving skills.
  • Team player with ability to take initiative.
  • Data-driven.
  • Ability to make decisions based on facts and to defend one's point of view with logical arguments.
  • In-depth knowledge of S2C and P2P processes (expert).
  • University degree or equivalent (business administration, procurement, logistics, or other relevant discipline) complemented by a successful track record.
  • Fluency in written and spoken English and French.

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