Strategic Sourcing & Category Manager, Engineering

Tata Consultancy Services; Toronto; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Consultancy Services Canada Inc. is seeking a Strategic Sourcing & Category Manager to lead materials procurement life cycle, including supplier selection, contracts, PO management, capacity scaling, and supplier performance.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong supplier relationships, and collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and vendors to drive cost efficiency and on-time delivery across complex programs in Canada.

Qualifications

• Develop, implement, and manage procurement strategies to ensure sustained supply.
• Direct activities of planning and purchasing; partner with internal teams on inventory.
• Manage ECO / MCO change orders and product life cycle with engineering.

Responsibilities

• Manage materials procurement lifecycle including supplier selection and contracts.
• Optimize planning and purchasing for new product introductions and outsourcing.
• Build relationships with suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver results.
• Work with engineering, manufacturing, quality and vendors in co-development.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier management

Category management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Tata Consultancy Services Canada Inc. is seeking a Strategic Sourcing & Category Manager to lead materials procurement life cycle, including supplier selection, contracts, PO management, capacity scaling, and supplier performance.

The role requires strategic thinking, strong supplier relationships, and collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality and vendors to drive cost efficiency and on-time delivery across complex programs in Canada.