Category Lead

Rogers Communications, Inc.

Brampton

On-site

CAD 85,000 - 115,000

Full time

32 hours ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health & well-being benefits

Pension plan

Employee stock options

Discounts on Rogers services

Job summary

Rogers Communications, Inc. in Brampton, ON is seeking a Category Lead to manage IT and telecoms procurement, drive cost reductions, and influence key stakeholders. You will develop strategic sourcing plans, negotiate contracts, and ensure alignment with budgets while delivering value across multiple business units.

The role requires strong analytical skills, collaboration, and the ability to communicate complex topics to non-technical partners in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

University degree and business understanding; financial modeling is a plus.
3+ years in procurement, telecoms, finance or IT related roles.
Strong communication, analytical, and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

Own spend categories and drive procurement objectives with business partners.
Identify cost-saving opportunities and reduce total cost of ownership.
Escalate supplier issues and lead negotiations to settlements.
Analyze spend data to uncover sourcing opportunities and dashboards.
Align projects with budgets and track savings against targets.
Build relationships with internal stakeholders to meet category needs.

Skills

Network procurement

Software/SaaS/PaaS

IT hardware

IT infrastructure

Cyber security

Education

University degree in business/engineering/CS/math

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Job description

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We are committed to connecting Canadians through unique partnerships, our world-class network and content Canadians love—and our innovative team is growing. We are looking for dedicated team members to join our Corporate team who have a genuine passion for making positive impacts on customers and the communities where we live and work. We have a variety of business units with exciting and meaningful work waiting for you, including Communications, HR, Legal and Corporate Affairs, Supply Chain, Finance, and Real Estate. If you are considering your next step, we have exciting opportunities waiting for you. Come build a rewarding career at Rogers and be a driving force behind our success story!

Who we're looking for:

Reporting to the Senior Manager, Technology Procurement, the Category Lead will have knowledge of Network, software, SaaS, PaaS, DaaS, Professional Services, IT hardware, IT Infrastructure as it relates to IT infrastructure and cyber security. The candidate will be quickly recognized by business partners as a valued contributor in the management of commercial strategies, total cost of ownership and risk management of IT software and hardware purchases. This individual must be an excellent communicator with proven ability to influence at all levels within the organization.

You are abusinesspartner-orientedcandidate whohasanunderstanding ofProcurement policiesand practices,the ability toachieveCAPEX/OPEXsavings targets and realize those savings throughcompetitive bid and contract negotiations. You have good analyticalskills, are detail oriented,and proven relationship management experience.You are a creative,criticalthinker withstrong workload management skillswhochampionsinnovation, change and process improvement. You area professionalcommunicator andcollaboratorable to build andmaintainstrong partnerships with internal and external stakeholders. Youcanseek, analyze and translate facts and data into key insights,conceptsand recommendations to enable effective decision making. Youhave experienceat presentingtechnicaltopics with confidenceto non-technical business partners. You excel in a fast paced, changing environment andcaneffectivelymanage multiple priorities at once. You excel in a culture of continuous improvement leveraging innovation andsystem-basedtoolsto increase efficiency and value.

What you'll do:

Take ownership of assigned spend categories and projects to deliver procurement and company objectives and business partner goals.
Identify cost savings objectives for assigned categories/projects and drive the total cost of ownership reductions by aggregating demand to leverage Rogers’ scale and scope, standardization and cost savings.
Act as a first level escalation point for issues related to suppliers for which you are identified as the procurement prime.
Manage the analysis of spend data to assist with the identification of sourcing and cost take-out opportunities.
Ensure procurement cost saving challenges are built into the capital and operating budgets and Procurement’s projects and efforts are aligned to meet budget expectations.
Ensure procurement projects and savings are tracked against the budget and targets.
Assist in additional analytical related activities including but not limited to compliance, catalogue adoption rates, procurement metrics and dashboards, etc.
Drive relationships with assigned key suppliers within your categories/projects ensuring fulfilment of contractual obligations and business partner requirements.
Manage assigned supplier issue and dispute escalations to settlement, including negotiations and settlement agreement execution.
Develop and maintain solid relationships with key internal stakeholders across the organization to ensure suppliers within the category and the category strategy are meeting business needs.
Actively participate in efforts to drive continuous improvement, implementation of innovations and automations to create best-in-class procurement practices that are intuitive and user-friendly for internal stakeholders and suppliers.
Ensure compliance with ethical procurement practices, procurement policies, supplier social responsibility objectives, and supplier diversity and sustainability programs.
Act as internal resource to business owners on sourcing practices, supplier performance, compliance, and risk management policies, processes, and procurement standard practices.

What you bring:

University/post-secondary degree required. Such degree in business, engineering, computer science, math, or related field with a general understanding of business operations, financial modeling, is desirable.
3 years+ procurement, telecommunications, finance, IT or equivalent experience
Experience supporting multiple projects and priorities in telecommunications industry or IT is a strong asset
Strong communications, listening and influencing skills, able to communicate complex information to decision makers and key stakeholders in a clear and concise manner
Critical thinking mindset and analytic skills. Creativity to seek, encourage and find non-traditional approaches
Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity and resolve multi-party conflicts to drive decisions and deliver results on time
Motivated self-starter and quick study of complicated technical topics
Strong interpersonal skills; a collaborator with a professional presence and a demonstrated ability to navigate difficult situations through relationship building and influencing others
Proven ability to execute against multiple projects and excel in a fast-paced, consistently changing, results-oriented work environment
Proven analytical and problem-solving skills are required, as well as excellent attention to accuracy and detail
Must be able to create comprehensive project plans and execute with discipline
Requires proficiency in Microsoft products including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
Demonstrated experience of Strategic Sourcing practices is desirable, but not required

What’s in it for you?

We believe in investing in our people and helping them reach their potential as valuable members of our team. As part of our team, you’ll have access to a wide range of incredible resources, growth opportunities, discounts, and perks, including:

Competitive salary & annual bonus
Competitive & flexible health and dental benefits, pension plan, RRSP, TFSA, and Stock matching programs.
Discounts: Enjoy up to 50% off Rogers Services and Blue Jays Tickets, 25% off TSC items, and a 20% discount on all wireless accessories sold in Rogers stores.
Paid time off for volunteering
Company matching contributions to charities you support
Rogers First: priority in applying to internal roles of interest
Wellness Programs:
- Homewood employee & family assistance program
- Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Virtual therapy sessions
- Low or no-cost fitness membership.
Our commitment to the environment and diversity:
- Work for an organization committed to environmental protection
- Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion with employee resource groups supporting equity-deserving groups including groups representing People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Women. We all bring something different, and we know what makes us different makes us great.

To protect our people, brand and assets

To protect our people, brand and assets, a pre-employment background check will be conducted. As part of our selection process, all candidates must clear a criminal background check. Additionally, a credit check and drivers abstract may be required depending on the role.

Schedule: Full time
Shift: Day
Length of Contract: Not Applicable (Regular Position)
Work Location: 8200 Dixie Road (101), Brampton, ON
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%
Background Check(s) Required: Criminal Record and Credit Check
Posting Category/Function: Procurement & Category Management
Requisition ID: 340739

At Rogers, we believe the key to a strong business, is a diverse workforce where equity and inclusion are core to making everyone feel like they belong. We do this by embracing our diversity, celebrating our different perspectives, and working towards creating environments that empower our people to bring their whole selves to work. Everyone who applies for a job will be considered. We recognize the business value in creating a workplace where each team member has the tools to reach their full potential by removing any barriers for equal participation. We work with our candidates who are experiencing a disability throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best. Please reach out to our recruiters and hiring managers to begin a conversation about how we can ensure that you deliver your best work. You matter to us! For any questions, please visit the Recruitment Process FAQ .

Posting Notes: Corporate

Location

Brampton, ON, CA

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