Scarborough, Ontario
4 days ago
Category Manager
Support and develop best-in-class Procurement practices by planning and executing Procurement strategy to assigned divisional categories, developing and maintaining organizational Spend Analysis and Compliance metrics, and acting on RQ/PO requests through Procure to Pay system (SAP) while ensuring compliance to system requirements

Assess the requirements of the organization to develop specifications for products/services; identify new service providers and research new products; manage supplier base for internal client groups

Lead negotiations with external vendors; monitor and control contracts and vendor performance; resolve ongoing, escalated issues (mitigate undue vendor supply/financial exposure)

Utilize knowledge of industry best practices to establish and implement procurement policies, procedures and processes that ensure organizational compliance while effectively managing the needs of various internal stakeholders

Support departmental priorities, providing input in the day-to-day challenges and decision-making process

Be a Subject Matter Expert (SME), providing best-in-class advisory services to all levels of the organization, including Executives

Support the Procure to Pay module by liaising with key team members as the SME on purchasing and requisitioner requirements

Conduct analysis on spending and budget data; present findings and make recommendations to senior management through business case reviews to improve financial controls and realize cost savings

Take initiative to collaborate with the legal department and ensure optimal preparation and structure of service and consulting contracts

Develop and lead the process for periodic evaluation of supplier performance and/or vendor reviews as needed

Help lead the development of an enterprise-wide vendor management strategy involving the evaluation, selection, and onboarding of strategic vendors, ensuring they meet quality, reliability, and compliance standards

Assist in the design and implementation of standardized TCI vendor key performance measures, score-carding, Quarterly Business Reviews (QBRs), risk indicators and outcome targets to improve efficiency, generate continuous improvement and build accountability

Assist in adopting a framework for the Procurement team involving regular vendor reviews and identify opportunities for vendor consolidation, cost reduction, and process improvement

Establish standard KPI/SLA metrics

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