Category Manager-1

TL;DR

Category Manager-1 (Procurement): Developing and executing category strategies and strategic sourcing for hirify.global's high-value spend categories with an accent on market analysis, supplier negotiations, and cost savings. Focus on leading cross-functional teams, optimizing procurement processes, and managing supplier relationships throughout the category lifecycle.

Compensation: $9,048.67 - $14,114.17 CAD Monthly

Company

University of British Columbia (hirify.global), a leading research institution committed to excellence in procurement and supply management.

What you will do

• Develop and implement category strategies, annual plans, and sourcing frameworks to identify value creation opportunities.
• Lead strategic sourcing for high-risk, high-value requirements, including supplier selection, negotiations, and contract management.
• Build market knowledge, monitor trends, and mitigate supply risks to ensure continuity and leverage opportunities.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams for supplier reviews, performance analysis, and executive presentations.
• Drive process improvements, vendor consolidation, and efficiencies across faculties and departments.
• Provide strategic advice, manage escalations, and track value achieved through dashboards and reports.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in relevant discipline plus minimum 8 years of related experience in procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Experience building category strategies and category management programs.
• Degree in business, commerce, supply chain management preferred; Supply Chain Professional designation preferred.
• Project management skills for complex projects with tight deadlines.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; public sector procurement experience preferred.

Culture & Benefits

• Commitment to employment equity, diversity, inclusion, and respecting diverse perspectives.
• Collaborative environment with leadership across university faculties and departments.
• Autonomous role with impact on operational goals and measurable results.