Strategic Category Leader - Global Procurement

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

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+