Manager - Category (Indirect Materials)

This position is responsible to meet the goals and objectives of the organization by working collaboratively with stakeholders to consistently develop socially responsible, cost effective and innovative supply management solutions aligned to organizational needs. This role will lead the sourcing of assigned goods and services not directly incorporated into the production process. 

The anticipated salary is estimated to be around 100k CAD with room to negotiate DOE

Essential Duties and Tasks

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily.  Reasonable accommodations may be made, upon request, to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

•  Develops, documents, and implements category strategies and action plans that are aligned to the organization’s business objectives and based on a deep understanding of the category supply markets. 


• Monitors industry trends and markets, identifying trends and opportunities establishing, and implementing countermeasures proactively to address negative market trends and missed performance objectives.


•  Negotiates contracts and agreements with suppliers to ensuring strategic alignment and favorable terms, including pricing, volume agreements, inventory management strategies, competitive benchmarks, performance, and annual cost reductions.


•  Works collaboratively with suppliers and internal partners to manage supplier relationships, ensuring performance, compliance, and continuous improvement.


•  Monitors and manages supplier performance using clearly defined objectives and metrics.  


• Works collaboratively in sourcing and selection of new suppliers or enhancing current vendor programs to support new growth initiatives.  


•  Develop, track, and reports category-specific metrics and performance indicators, including project status, market pricing effects, and site performance.


• Develops and leads new cost savings projects to maintain and grow annual initiatives. 


• All other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications, Education and Experience

• Bachelors’ degree or equivalent experience in a related field.


• 4-6 years of experience in a related field.


• Strong and effective negotiation skills.


• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point), Visio, Outlook email and calendar.


• Maintains strict confidentiality and protects privacy of confidential/sensitive information.


• Exceptional time management and organization skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously establishing priorities to meet deadlines.


• Ability to communicate effectively (verbal, written, and presentations) with executive leadership, staff, and internal and external clients.


• Proactive; exercises sound judgment and decision making; able to identify problems and needs and develop solutions and/or options.


• Self-confident, self-motivated polished professional who thrives in a challenging, fast-paced environment.