Category Leader

BRP; Valcourt (ville); On-site; CAD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Pension plan

Healthcare fully paid by BRP

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

BRP, headquartered in Valcourt, Quebec, is seeking a Category Purchasing Manager reporting to the Head of Global Procurement. The role drives procurement strategies across categories, guides supplier selection, negotiates price savings, and defines a vision for category management.

By coordinating with multi-disciplinary teams, you influence growth and profitability across BRP’s global operations. The ideal candidate brings strong negotiation, procurement, and market-analysis skills, plus 5+

Qualifications

• Strong negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of procurement processes, supply chain management, and market analysis.
• Analytical skills.
• Excellent communication in French and English and interpersonal skills.
• 5+ years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Define guidelines for categories of parts, raw materials, or goods and services.
• Develop and execute procurement plans.
• Conduct negotiations with suppliers.
• Analyze market trends and supplier performance.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Coach buyers.

Skills

Negotiation

Procurement process

Market analysis

Analytical skills

Bilingual FR/EN

People leadership

Job description

We are looking for a Category Purchasing Manager reporting to the Head of Global Procurement to help us develop impactful procurement strategies. In this role, you will have a major impact on supporting the organization's growth and improving its profitability. You will be at the forefront of selecting suppliers, negotiating price savings, and defining the vision in your respective categories.

You'll Have The Opportunity To

• Define guidelines for categories of parts, raw materials, or goods and services.
• Develop and execute procurement plans.
• Conduct negotiations with suppliers.
• Analyze market trends and supplier performance.
• Lead multidisciplinary teams.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
• Coach buyers

YOU’LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES

• Strong negotiation skills
• Knowledge of procurement processes, supply chain management, and market analysis
• Analytical skills
• Excellent communication (in French and English) and interpersonal skills
• 5+ years of experience

ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY

BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead! For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.

AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN.

Let’s start with a strong foundation — You want it, we have it:

• Annual bonus based on the company’s financial results
• Generous paid time away
• Pension plan
• Collective saving opportunities
• Industry leading healthcare fully paid by BRP

What About Some Feel Good Perks

• Flexible work schedule
• A summer schedule that varies by department and location
• Holiday season shutdown
• Educational resources
• Discount on BRP products

WELCOME TO BRP

We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 17,000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination: It’s about the journey.