Procurement Category Manager

Join Our Team at Jamieson Wellness Inc. We are Canada’s #1 consumer health brand, proudly inspiring better lives for over 100 years. With our Jamieson, youtheory, Progressive, Smart Solutions, and Iron Vegan brands, we’re growing globally and reaching more people every day. Company Overview Jamieson Wellness Inc. is Canada’s leading health and wellness company with a purpose to inspiring better live every day. Established in 1922, Jamieson is our 100 years old heritage brand, recognized as Canada’s #1 consumer health brand. We also market and manufacture a series of leading specialty supplements brands under the YouTheory, Progressive, Smart Solutions, and Iron Vegan brands. On top of our outstanding brand portfolio, Jamieson Wellness Inc. has been recognized as one of the top ten most reputable companies in Canada and is well regarded for our industry leading commitment to quality – exemplified through award‑winning innovations and meeting of rigorous manufacturing certification standards. Jamieson is no longer just a Canadian success story, as our brands are established and growing rapidly in more than 50 countries around the world. For more information, please visit Overall Responsibilities The Strategic Procurement Category Manager plays a pivotal role in driving JWEL’s growth by enhancing sourcing strategies and supporting successful product launches. This role is integral to our commitment to delivering exceptional service to our customers through strategic procurement initiatives. The Category Manager will lead the development and execution of procurement strategies, conduct in‑depth analyses to identify productivity opportunities, and build data‑driven business cases that balance brand, consumer, customer, and operational impacts. This role also involves benchmarking JWEL products against competitive offerings in collaboration with Commercial and Technical teams. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in nutraceutical ingredients and manufacturing, supplier development, and program management. They should thrive in a cross‑functional team environment, demonstrate the ability to align stakeholders around complex initiatives, and be comfortable navigating a fast‑paced, evolving organization. This role requires a highly analytical mindset, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while supporting JWEL’s transition to a more sophisticated procurement function. Primary Responsibilities Ensure continuity of supply for third‑party manufacturing. Develop and execute comprehensive category strategies. Lead supplier negotiations and implement supply agreements aligned with business goals. Resolve quality, pricing, and delivery issues while maintaining strong supplier relationships. Monitor and negotiate supplier pricing agreements. Recommend and implement purchasing and inventory strategies to optimize stock levels and service. Identify cost improvement opportunities through product, supplier, or design changes. Conduct detailed cost analyses and support make‑vs‑buy decisions. Support and execute Procurement and corporate initiatives. Identify sources of supply for critical materials. Manage risks and issues related to product launch timelines. Facilitate stakeholder sessions to address and resolve key issues. Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (e.g., Legal, Finance, Manufacturing, Supply Chain) to ensure project milestones are met. Prepare and present project status reports and risk assessments to leadership. Lead data analysis, change management, and communication efforts for specific initiatives. Provide strategic insights and recommendations to senior management on procurement investments and long‑term goals. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities University degree or equivalent experience. 5–8 years of experience in procurement, strategy, or business development. Strong project management and technical experience in a similar industry. Proven success leading cross‑functional initiatives in a matrixed organization. Experience in supplier development and contract negotiation. Strong analytical and quantitative skills; ability to manage complex data sets. Proficiency in MS Excel, PowerPoint, and database tools. Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to influence and build relationships across functions. Skilled in continuous improvement and change/project management. Capable of synthesizing multiple initiatives to focus on critical priorities. Benefits