Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing

20 hours ago

Toronto, Ontario, Canada dentalcorp Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Category Manager to join our team at Dentalcorp. As a key member of our procurement team, you will be responsible for leading the category strategy development, strategic sourcing, negotiation, contracting, and supplier performance management for a complex portfolio of goods and services.

Key Responsibilities
  • Strategic Sourcing
    • Develop and execute on end-to-end sourcing opportunities to drive cost savings and process efficiencies
    • Negotiate contracts with suppliers to secure the best possible terms
  • Project & Change Management
    • Responsible for the end-to-end implementation of each sourced category across 400+ locations
    • Work closely with practices to transition incumbent suppliers to new programs
    • Facilitate contract terminations with incumbent suppliers and implement transition plans to ensure continuity of services
  • Category Management
    • Develop and maintain comprehensive category strategies based on relevant market requirements and influences
    • Manage the category strategy to drive category transformation, best practices, savings, and value creation initiatives
    • Act as primary interface for key categories with the practices
    • Supplier relationship management delivery to practices
    • Owns and manages supplier score carding process
    • Monitors and advises on non-compliant spend
    • Performs spend analysis, market research, and monitors industry trends for assigned categories
    • Use data and analytics to drive spend behavior
  • Supplier Performance
    • Host business review meetings to discuss performance, continuous improvement, and innovation
    • Support issue escalation and resolution
  • Contract Management
    • Manage key contract deliverables, ensuring compliance to SLAs and KPIs
    • Negotiate contract amendments and addendums, as required
    • Facilitate contract terminations, as required
    Requirements
    • Post-secondary education or equivalent combination of education and experience; CSCMP designation is an asset
    • Proven experience in Category Management
    • Solid Microsoft Office Skills
    • Strong data and analytical skills
    • Managing complex projects in a procurement environment is an asset
    • More than seven years contract negotiation experience
    • Ability to lead and champion multiple sourcing initiatives concurrently
    • Ability to effectively manage multiple stakeholders at one time
    • Demonstrated proactivity and follow-up skills
    • Demonstrated commitment to providing a high level of customer service and continuous improvement
    • Excellent process/project management skills
    • Excellent communication and presentation skills combined with analytical abilities
    • Demonstrated experience in supplier relationship management
    • Demonstrates patience, tenacity, and resiliency in dealing with fast-paced, demanding situations
    About Dentalcorp

Dentalcorp is Canada's largest and fastest-growing network of dental practices, committed to advancing the overall well-being of Canadians by delivering the best clinical outcomes and unforgettable experiences. We acquire leading dental practices, uniting our network in a common goal: to be Canada's most trusted healthcare network. Leveraging our industry-leading technology, know-how, and scale, we offer professionals the unique opportunity to retain their clinical autonomy while unlocking their potential for future growth.

We recognize that inclusivity and diversity strengthen our culture and make us better. We are committed to ensuring that the talent we hire is reflective of the diverse communities and patients we serve. To ensure equal opportunity for all candidates, we strongly encourage applicants requiring an accommodation to let their recruiter know during the recruitment/selection process.

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