Category Manager, Services

1 month ago

Mississauga, Canada JTI Full time

JTI-Macdonald Corp., established in 1858, is one of Canada’s oldest and leading tobacco companies employing approximately 500 employees across the country with the headquarters in Mississauga (Ontario), manufacturing facilities in Montreal (Quebec) and sales offices across the country. 
JTI Canada is a member of Japan Tobacco International (JTI) producers of some of the worlds most recognizable tobacco brands. For the sixth consecutive year, we have been certified as a Top Employer ranked #3 in Canada and #1 in North America for 2023. In addition, JTI was certified a Global Top Employer for the ninth consecutive year among only 15 other Global Top Employers.
JTI is a leading international tobacco and vaping company, with headquarters in Geneva, Switzerland and an international workforce of 48,000 employees. Our world-renowned brands are available in over 130 markets. Though the tobacco industry is changing, JTI remains committed to provide adult consumers with a choice of a wide portfolio of quality products including those with the potential to reduce the risks associated with smoking. 

Category Manager, Services - Procurement - Head Office Mississauga (12 months contract)

Position Purpose
Reporting to the Cluster Category Manager for Services, working as part of a multi-functional team, the role of
Category Manager for services is responsible for the procurement activities of the General & Professional services,
T&E and IT category of spend (“Services”) in North America.

Scope of role

Category Management Strategy:

The incumbent is responsible for the procurement activities of the Services category in North America. Define and implement supply chain strategies for Services categories, ensuring alignment with local and global company objectives. Document and communicate local/Cluster strategies. Establish relationships with budget holders and ensure participation in cost and supply base improvement efforts. Demonstrate value to business partners through collective collaboration on efficiency, knowledge of the supplier market, supplier risk and compliance matters. Consistently working with strong communication skills, organizational skills, and cost-savings initiatives Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters.

Supplier Management:

Identifies and manages local and Cluster suppliers' pool. Negotiates strategic contracts and ensures optimum and sustainable supply conditions. Recommends timely strategic decisions where relevant to secure procurement efficiencies. Demonstrates ability to challenge status quo, proposes and runs projects that will add value to the Company. Provides necessary support to Global and Regional procurement teams for implementation. Manages SRM with key local suppliers in full coordination with Global/Regional teams. Supports Global Category and Regional teams to build Innovation & Sustainability strategy with Global/Regional suppliers and promotes any ideas that could represent a competitive advantage for JTI

KPIs & Targets:

Achieves set Procurement negotiation targets and KPIs. Plans and delivers Savings targets. Develops and recommends strategic sourcing plans and decisions. Leads and /or supports supplier bidding processes in close cooperation with respective business partners to ensure best combination of quality, cost and service parameters / conditions for products and services are attained. Drives strategy implementation at local and cluster level for assigned category and monitors performance. Ensures corrective actions are taken when required. Drives ad hoc cost optimization and continuous improvement initiatives

Business Partnership:

Ensure business connectivity and foster collaborative business partnership with specific stakeholders. Focuses on demonstrating value of Business Partnership, by developing a customer-oriented approach. Aligns strategy with key business partners and ensures it meets Business' priorities. Establishes alignment and effective communication among procurement organization, business partners and suppliers. Takes preventive actions to avoid supply issues and supports problem solving where required.

Market Intelligence:

Shares category intelligence, identifies trends and opportunities and promotes innovative ideas. Applies best practices in procurement process management by utilizing latest models and takes necessary actions for areas of improvement. Conducts supply risk assessments, builds contingency plans, finds alternative ideas, solutions in securing best conditions for the company including extensive market research and proactive sourcing of innovative suppliers.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelor’s Degree or Diploma in Business or related Finance /Business management / Supply Chain field Minimum 5 years in Strategic Sourcing with 3-5 years specifically but not limited to category management of Services in North America Complex supplier contract negotiations Understanding of procurement law and/or regulations 3 to 5 years related business experience with a CPG and/or Global organization Business, Financial and Contract Acumen Procurement Designation is an asset

Skills, Competencies & Languages

Excellent understanding and experience in category management and strategic sourcing process Comfortable leading and driving commercial negotiations Strong and demonstrated communication skills Ability to work under limited supervision, exercise independent judgment and consistently meet deadlines Experience and knowledge of identified categories and industry best practices an asset. Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to develop strong relationship and credibility with senior level internal stakeholders and affiliates as well as suppliers Establishes ownership and personal accountability for assigned categories and projects Demonstrated organizational skills and demonstrates resiliency and adaptability on all aspects of work Superior written and verbal communication skills. Bilingualism is an asset (English and French) Ability to travel a few times a year.

Additional Information
JTI-Macdonald Corp. is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. Accommodations during the
recruitment process are available upon request for candidates with disabilities.
Please note that we welcome internal referrals, as per policy and candidates must be duly authorized to work in
Canada.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those invited for an interview will be contacted.

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