Procurement Specialist – Category Management

TEEMA Group; Burnaby; On-site; CAD 65,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

TEEMA Group in Burnaby, BC, is seeking a Procurement Specialist focused on Category Management. You will support category strategies, run RFQs/RFPs, evaluate suppliers and negotiate contracts to deliver effective sourcing solutions.

The role requires independent work, strong communication and experience in procurement, with preferences for public-sector exposure. Join a team delivering strategic sourcing initiatives for internal stakeholders in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing or category management.
• Understanding of strategic sourcing principles and category management practices.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple sourcing initiatives.
• Experience in facilities, operations or related services procurement is a plus.
• Public-sector procurement experience is preferred but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the execution of category management strategies and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Manage procurement and sourcing activities, including RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluations and contract negotiations.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and deliver effective sourcing solutions.
• Support spend analysis, supplier performance reviews and identification of sourcing opportunities.
• Assist with supplier relationship management, contract administration and procurement process improvements.
• Independently manage assigned sourcing activities, ensuring timely and effective delivery.

Skills

Procurement experience

Strategic sourcing

Category management

Stakeholder engagement

Independent work

Communication

Organization

Public-sector procurement experience

Job description

Job Title:Procurement Specialist – Category Management
Job ID:90919
Location:Burnaby British Columbia

What you will be doing:

• Support the execution of category management strategies and strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Manage procurement and sourcing activities, including RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluations and contract negotiations.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders to understand business requirements and deliver effective sourcing solutions.
• Support spend analysis, supplier performance reviews and identification of sourcing opportunities.
• Assist with supplier relationship management, contract administration and procurement process improvements.
• Independently manage assigned sourcing activities, ensuring timely and effective delivery.

What you must have:

• Previous experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, purchasing or category management.
• A good understanding of strategic sourcing principles and category management practices.
• Strong communication, stakeholder engagement and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple sourcing initiatives.
• Experience in operational procurement categories, particularly facilities, operations or related services, would be an asset.
• Public-sector procurement experience is preferred but not essential.

Salary/Rate:$55.00/ hour