Category Lead

Rogers Business; Toronto; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a Category Lead to enhance procurement strategies and foster supplier partnerships. In this pivotal role, you will collaborate with business partners to establish commercial arrangements, lead sourcing events, and analyze data to drive best practices. Your expertise in procurement will help optimize spend while promoting ethical and sustainable practices. Join a dynamic team that values diversity and is committed to making a positive impact on customers and communities. If you're a motivated self-starter with a passion for procurement, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of procurement experience, ideally in telco/media/cable sectors.
• Strong relationship-building skills and business acumen.

Responsibilities

• Build relationships with internal stakeholders to meet business needs.
• Negotiate contracts and develop supplier programs for improvement.

Skills

Procurement Experience

Negotiation Skills

Analytical Problem-Solving

Communication Skills

Relationship Building

Market Trend Analysis

Stakeholder Engagement

Adaptability

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Job description

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We are committed to connecting Canadians through unique partnerships, our world-class network, and content Canadians love. Our innovative team is growing, and we are looking for dedicated team members to join our Corporate team who have a genuine passion for making positive impacts on customers and communities. We offer opportunities across various business units including Communications, HR, Legal, Corporate Affairs, Supply Chain, Finance, and Real Estate. If you're considering your next step, come build a rewarding career at Rogers and be a driving force behind our success story!

Role Overview

Reporting to the Senior Category Manager Customer Experience, Procurement, the Category Lead will work closely with business partners and colleagues to support the strategic direction of the team. Your tasks will include establishing commercial arrangements, leading sourcing events, analyzing data, and managing contractual documents aligned with strategic objectives. Your efforts will help advance Procurement's role as a trusted advisor, optimize spend, and drive best practices and future-focused strategies.

What You'll Do

1. Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders to meet business needs.
2. Execute sourcing events and evaluate supplier performance on quality, cost, delivery, and innovation.
3. Negotiate contracts for favorable terms.
4. Develop supplier programs for continuous improvement.
5. Analyze category spend and contractual data.
6. Create and execute category strategies and foster supplier partnerships.
7. Guide business partners on procurement best practices and strategic insights.
8. Manage supplier issues and disputes, including negotiations and settlements.
9. Promote continuous improvement, innovation, and automation in procurement practices.
10. Implement ethical procurement, social responsibility, and sustainability initiatives.
11. Act as an internal consultant on sourcing, supplier performance, compliance, and risk management.

What You'll Bring

1. 3-5 years of relevant procurement experience, preferably in telco/media/cable sectors.
2. Knowledge of market trends and impacts on cost structures.
3. Experience with services such as Contact Centres, Credit Operations, Collections, Sales, Banking, or Back Office.
4. Strong relationship-building and business acumen.
5. Excellent communication skills, capable of presenting to executives.
6. Ability to handle ambiguity and resolve conflicts.
7. Resilience and a solution-oriented mindset.
8. Collaborative work style and stakeholder engagement skills.
9. Motivated self-starter with quick learning ability.
10. Experience in negotiations and analytical problem-solving.
11. Adaptability in a fast-changing environment.
12. Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Project.

Additional Information

A pre-employment background check, including criminal, credit, and driver’s abstract, may be required. Our workplace values diversity and inclusion, and we support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.