Category Manager

Position Title:
Category Manager (Finance) (Telework/Hybrid)

Status of Employment:
Contractee Long-Term (Fixed Term)

Position Language Requirement:
English, French

Language Skills:
English (Reading), English (Speaking), English (Writing), French (Reading), French (Speaking), French (Writing)

Work at CBC/Radio-Canada

At CBC/Radio-Canada, we create content that informs, entertains and connects Canadians on multiple platforms. Our successes and accomplishments are driven by embodying and upholding values, which include creativity, integrity, inclusiveness and relevance.

Do you think you have the ability and drive to keep up with this exciting, ever-changing industry? Whether it be in front of the camera, on air, online or behind the scenes, you would be joining a team that thrives on making connections and telling stories that are important to Canadians.

Unposting Date:
2025-07-16 11:59 PM

This role is a hybrid work arrangement. Work schedule to be discussed with Hiring Manager according to the guidelines defined by the department.

Your role

The Category Manager is a key member of the Supply Chain sourcing team, and reports to a Senior Director in Supply Chain Management. This role will involve working collaboratively with components, management teams across our business and external third parties.

The Category Manager shall be able to work proficiently in both French and English, and be willing to travel as required. We are flexible on the location of the role between Toronto and Montreal.

Please note that this is a temporary position, end date June 30, 2026.

Main responsibilities:
- Bring and develop innovative tactics to support strategies.- Lead activities on category strategies and associated plans, and ensure that governance regulations are complied with (CFTA; conflict of interests; etc.).- Operate as a best in class vendor management team, including supplier performance management and feedback as well as commercial contract management.- Partner effectively with internal business units.- Act as a change agent in the efforts to redefine, transform and influence rules of engagement with Components.- Focus on value creation through savings, cost avoidance, operational efficiencies, increased value for money.- Contribute ,as required, with the development of internal dashboards, benchmarks and scorecards.- Ensure state-of-the-art quality of service from suppliers.- Align sourcing function with corporate expectations (SLAs; key KPIs) while adhering to and reinforcing corporate policies.- Lead RFx sourcing projects as required, including public tendering.- Oversee compliance of corporate contracts by business units.- Manage complex and high visibility files.

Exigences- Bachelor Degree, ideally MBA or Master in related field.- 7 years+ sourcing experience.- SCMA (PMAC) certification (SCMP or CPP) or equivalent, an asset.- Experience in strategic sourcing and procurement.- Good system and process optimization experience with proven track record.- Strong communication and influencing skills.- Good leadership skills.- Team player at his/her levels to collaborate with components.- General business skills, business acumen and negotiation savvy.- Working knowledge of finance and/or accounting (e.g. terms of budgeting, cost management, risk management, etc.).- Ability to understand the Corporation culture and how to best communicate procurement’s value internally and externally.- In-depth knowledge of sourcing and procurement principles and best practices.- Strategic mindset and problem-solving skills.- Change management skills.- Bilingual (French and English) at a proficient level for commercial negotiation and contract drafting.- Familiar with and capable of using various software packages, ERP software, preferably Oracle and SAP, in delivering corporate reports and projects would be considered an asset.- Knowledge of Crown Corporations and government agencies would be considered an asset.

step will be asked to complete a background check. This includes:
- A mandatory Criminal record check.- Other background checks may be conducted based on the operational requirements of the position.

CBC/Radio-Canada is committed to being a leader in reflecting our country’s diversity. That’s because we can only create and tell the stories that connect Canadians, by having a workforce that mirrors the ever-changing makeup of our country. That’s why we, as an employer, value equal opportunity and nurture an inclusive workplace where our individual differences are not only recognized and valued, but also extend to and pervade all the services we provide as Canada’s public broadcaster. For more information, visit the

Diversity and Inclusion section


You are invited to consult and familiarize yourself with our Code of Conduct, which can be found on our

corporate website
- All employees must adhere to the Code as a condition of employment. We also invite you to take a look at our policy on

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