Category Lead

TEEMA; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Burnaby is seeking a Category Lead to deliver supply chain strategies and manage sourcing projects. Candidates should have at least 10 years in sourcing or category management, ideally within complex environments. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and MS Office proficiency are required. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and a 12-month contract with potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Minimum ten years of sourcing or category management experience.
• Preferably experienced in complex environments.
• Advanced English skills for professional communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver category/project supply chain strategies.
• Implement sourcing strategies using established processes.
• Lead and support RFPs and negotiations.

Skills

Communication skills

Critical thinking

Project management

Supplier/market research

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in a business-related field

Certificate in Supply Chain Management

Certificate in Project Management

Tools

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

Job Title: Category Lead
Job ID: 83998
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

Overview

The Supply Chain Professional Level 2 is accountable for delivering assigned outcomes related to the development and execution of category/project supply chain strategies, sourcing strategies and/or sourcing activities following established processes and quality requirements. This role would generally be assigned medium complexity and/or risk work assignments with minimal oversight or medium to higher complexity and/or risk work assignments with more oversight.

What you will be doing:

• Experience in categories or infrastructure capital project sourcing that are similar to the company’s, would be considered an asset.
• Develop and plan the implementation of category and/or sourcing strategies or related work packages by using excellent skills in communication, analysis, critical thinking, planning/project management, supplier/market research, problem-solving, and facilitation of decision-making in a large and complex organization.
• Implement category and/or sourcing strategies or related work packages using a thorough understanding of the company’s sourcing and category management processes and standards, good project management practices, knowledge of public sector procurement law, and the appropriate application of relevant supply chain concepts.
• Lead and/or support projects that may include developing and conducting multi-stage RFPs, preparing for and conducting negotiations, both initial award and for extensions, as well as implementing supplier relationship management initiatives including analyzing and resolving escalated contract or supplier issues.
• Establish and maintain positive and productive relationships between the company’s supply chain organization and business partners, suppliers, and stakeholders through activities such as timely communication, resolution of issues, and relevant reporting.
• Act as a subject matter expert by advising on category management and/or sourcing best practices, approaches, and standards to enhance current operational efficiency and future capability.

What you must have:

• A minimum ten (10) years of sourcing, category management or equivalent, preferably in a complex environment of a similar size to the company.
• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field such as Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent
• Certificate or additional education in Supply Chain Management is an asset.
• Certificate or additional education in Project Management, Change Management, Facilitation or Communication, an asset
• Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
• Advanced English skills for professional environment, written and spoken

Salary/Rate Range: $49.00 – $60.00 per hour

Term: 12-month contract; most likely to extend

Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.

For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com