Strategic Category Manager - Sourcing and Savings

ProAmpac; Whitby; On-site; CAD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ProAmpac in Whitby, Canada seeks a procurement professional to lead category strategies and supplier sourcing, driving cost efficiency and supplier performance. You will collaborate across teams to align objectives and implement cost-reduction initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with MS Office, Visio, and Outlook. This full-time role requires effective communication and organizational skills in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 4-6 years of experience in procurement or related field.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, Visio, and Outlook.
• Excellent time management and organization; able to manage multiple tasks.
• Excellent communication skills with leadership, staff and clients.

Responsibilities

• Develops category strategies aligned to business objectives.
• Negotiates contracts with suppliers to obtain favorable terms.
• Monitors supplier performance using defined metrics.
• Collaborates with internal partners to manage supplier relationships.
• Leads cost-saving projects and reports on metrics.
• Supports new growth initiatives through supplier selection.

Skills

Negotiation

Time management

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Visio

Outlook

Job description

ProAmpac in Whitby, Canada seeks a procurement professional to lead category strategies and supplier sourcing, driving cost efficiency and supplier performance. You will collaborate across teams to align objectives and implement cost-reduction initiatives.

The ideal candidate has 4–6 years of procurement experience, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency with MS Office, Visio, and Outlook. This full-time role requires effective communication and organizational skills in a fast-paced