Senior Category Manager

Hays Specialist Recruitment; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Category Manager for an 8-month contract in Mississauga to oversee strategic sourcing across various procurement categories. The role involves developing category strategies, managing vendor relationships, and optimizing procurement processes for significant spend portfolios.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in sourcing & procurement with a focus on NON-IT categories.
• Financial Services / Insurance experience preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and lead category strategies, conduct market research, and optimize procurement initiatives.
• Identify savings opportunities and manage supplier relationships.

Skills

Analytical abilities

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiation

Vendor relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or related fields

Master's degree preferred

Job description

Job Title : Category Manager Length : 8 Month Contract (Potential for Extension) Location : Mississauga / Burlington / Guelph / Calgary (1-3 days in office at either of the locations) Rate : $60-70 / hour (T4), $80-100 / hour (INC) The Category Manager will play a key role in developing and executing strategic sourcing initiatives across Non-IT procurement categories, with a primary focus on Claims (autobody repairs, professional services, legal, staff augmentation, marketing, HR, business services, facilities & real estate). This role will collaborate closely with the Claims Vendor Management team to optimize sourcing strategies for a spend portfolio of $300–400M. Key Responsibilities : Develop and lead category strategies, conduct market research, and optimize procurement initiatives. Collaborate with internal teams, align sourcing decisions with business needs, and provide market intelligence. Drive contracting efforts, support risk mitigation, and ensure adherence to procurement policies. Identify savings opportunities, manage supplier relationships, and improve operational processes. Work alongside strengthening strategic procurement capabilities. Qualifications : ~ Bachelor's (Master’s preferred) in Business, Supply Chain, or related fields. ~10+ years in sourcing & procurement, with expertise in key NON-IT categories. ~ Strong analytical abilities, stakeholder management, contract negotiation, and vendor relationship management. ~ Financial Services / Insurance experience preferred but not required. Why Join Us? Lead procurement strategies for high-impact spend categories. Influence business decisions through data-driven insights. Shape long-term sourcing strategies for a major spend portfolio. Drive cost savings and operational efficiencies in a dynamic environment.

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