Category Leader - IT Procurement

Intello Technologies Inc.; Eastern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 92,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a strategic and transformative Category Leader to join their IT Procurement team. In this pivotal role, you will oversee complex initiatives, manage substantial partnerships, and influence the next generation of procurement practitioners. Your expertise in IT category management and exceptional communication skills will be crucial as you develop and execute innovative strategies that drive profitability. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment where your contributions will set new standards in global procurement leadership. If you are passionate about making a difference and thrive in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Minimum 3 weeks of vacation

Flexible benefits plan

Generous pension and share purchase programs

Career growth opportunities

Community engagement initiatives

Qualifications

• Experience in negotiating large complex IT projects with suppliers.
• Proven ability to develop and implement category strategies in IT.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement strategies and manage multi-million dollar partnerships.
• Drive innovative sourcing solutions for profitable growth.

Skills

IT Procurement category management

Negotiation skills

Data analytics

Market research

Executive communication

Contract management

Financial acumen

Influencing skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Robotic Process Automation (RPA)

Generative AI (GenAI)

Job description

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Jobs by Category: People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs

Status: Full Time

Schedule: Regular

Join our team and what we'll accomplish together

As a Category Leader within the TELUS IT Procurement team, you will influence the allocation of considerable resources. The opportunity to not only apply and hone your expertise but also drive new best practices is all yours. You'll oversee complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives while providing consultation to vice presidents across the technology space and broader organization, managing multi-million dollar partnerships with global brands. You’ll also influence the next generation of practitioners as you collaborate with a team of expert Category Managers to develop and execute a robust category strategy through sound internal and external data intelligence and deep dives. This fast-paced role demands a strategic and transformative leader who can develop and implement innovative initiatives to drive profitability within our dynamic and evolving landscape. A new standard for global procurement industry leadership will be set by you.

We are audaciously obsessed with doing better for our customers every single day.

Here’s how

• You’ll be influencing the next generation of practitioners as you partner with and guide a team of expert Category Managers to develop and execute robust IT category strategies
• Driving innovative sourcing solutions that support profitable growth and an unsurpassed client experience
• Influencing key strategies through clear storytelling to make data and insights more impactful and actionable for senior leadership
• Demonstrating exceptional executive communication skills by effectively conveying complex IT procurement strategies and insights to stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Adapting communication style to various audiences, from technical teams to C-suite executives, ensuring clarity and impact in all interactions
• Applying expert skills in data analytics, market research, sourcing, collaboration and contract management
• Spearheading major contract negotiations, strategic sourcing activities, cross-functional projects, risk and relationship management, and savings initiatives
• Optimizing our transformational delivery model to maximize impact for TELUS, including coaching and mentoring of team members
• Improving IT Procurement leveraging automation, robotic process automation (RPA), and generative AI (GenAI) to streamline procurement activities, improve data accuracy, and enhance risk management

What you bring

• IT Procurement category management experience (negotiating large complex projects with Tier 1 software, hardware and cloud suppliers)
• Proven experience in development, implementing, and delivering on a category strategy in the IT space.
• Expertise in contracting and understanding SaaS and Cloud provider specific requirements
• Experience with negotiating complex deals with IT Suppliers
• Exceptional executive communication skills, including the ability to articulate complex ideas with clarity and conciseness, effectively conveying complex IT procurement strategies and insights to stakeholders at all levels of the organization
• Strong business and financial acumen
• Solid understanding of negotiation theory, strategies and practices
• Regarded as an exceptional influencer and negotiator able to build and maintain effective partnerships internally and externally with all stakeholders
• Proven experience in leading supplier negotiations and structuring deals, including establishing contract terms and conditions (i.e. pricing, performance management and SLA development), drafting legal agreements, and implementing risk mitigation best practices
• Sought out for your ability to seek out, evaluate and translate facts, data and intelligence into key insights, concepts and recommendations
• With a Bachelor’s degree in any domain

Great-to-haves

• A digital mindset, characterized by curiosity towards disruptive technologies and their application in procurement
• Excellent business and financial acumen

Location: Any major Canadian city

Advanced knowledge of English is required because you will most of the time as part of this position's main responsibilities given its international scope.

Salary Range: $92,000-$138,000

Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 15%

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. In addition, TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:

• Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
• Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
• Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
• Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
• Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
• And much more …

Please note that the compensation shown in the job posting may be subject to change in 2025.

A bit about us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.

You’ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs

Across People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs, we are the diverse and talented team responsible for making sure TELUS is managed as a world-leading organization.

We are honoured to be recognized

140,000+
Team members worldwide

12
# of years voted One of Canada’s Best Corporate Citizens

Accessibility

TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.