Category Manager - Toronto, Canada - Rogers Communications

Rogers Communications

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

1 week ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

At Rogers, we connect Canadians to a world of possibilities and the memorable moments that matter most in their lives.

Every day we wake up with one purpose in mind. To bring loved ones together from across the globe. To connect people to each other and the world around them. To help an entrepreneur realize their dream. A sports fan celebrate a special moment.

Because we believe connections unite us, possibilities fuels us, and moments define us.

What you'll be doing:

Create and maintain comprehensive category strategies based on category historic spend, top suppliers, marketplace intelligence, new entrants, disruptors, issues, gaps, opportunities, innovations, new products, industry trends, competitive intelligence, commercial models, delivery models, best practices, business direction, budget requirements and other factors
Take full endtoend ownership of the overarching and integrated spend category strategy to drive category transformation and short / medium / long term saving targets
Act as the primary interface to key category business stakeholders
Provide category leadership and direction to business partners and the Supplier Management team
Influence the business with respect to gaining buyin and alignment on the category strategy
Drive relationships with key suppliers
Identify cost savings objectives for the category and drive the total cost of ownership reductions
Aggregate demand to leverage Rogers' scale and scope to drive standardization and cost savings
Ensure procurement cost saving challenges are built into the capital and operating budgets, and Procurement's projects and efforts are aligned to meet budget expectations
Ensure procurement projects and savings are tracked against the budget and targets
Manage the analysis of spend data to assist with the identification of sourcing and cost takeout opportunities
Assist in additional analytical related activities including but not limited to compliance, catalogue adoption rates, procurement metrics and dashboards, etc.

What you bring:

Knowledge of procuring HR Services including the following:
Employee Programs (benefits, wealth accumulation, recognition, safety & well-being)
Training
Recruitment
Contingent Workforce
5+ years of relevant work experience in the cable or comparative industry, or managing a Human Resources Services category in a procurement setting
Knowledge of category's market trends and impacts to cost structures
University/postsecondary degree required in business, commerce or economics. An MBA is desirable but not required
Strong relationship building and business acumen are required. Needs to be able to quickly establish credibility and influence with business stakeholders
Excellent interpersonal and communication (verbal and written) skills. Ability to communicate / present complex topics to executive leaders and to "sell" by influencing their thinking and decisions
Ability to deal effectively with ambiguity and resolve multiparty conflicts to get to the "right answer"
Ability to be resilient when faced with opposition with a solutionist mentality
Works collaboratively with members of their team and stakeholders across the business and seeks input as needed
Understands the power dynamic within the spend category and will create his/her own network for success
Must be a motivated selfstarter and quick study of complicated technical topics
Experience leading high level negotiations for professional services
Proven analytical and problemsolving skills are required, as well as excellent attention to accuracy and detail
Proven ability to be adaptable in a fast paced, consistently changing environment
Must be able to create comprehensive project plans and execute with discipline
Requires proficiency in Microsoft products including PowerPoint, Word, Excel and Project
Demonstrated mastery of Strategic Sourcing practices is preferred but not mandatory

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Schedule:
Full time

Shift:
No Selection

Length of Contract:
Not Applicable (Regular Position)

Work Location:1 Mount Pleasant (083), Toronto, ON

Travel Requirements:
Up to 10%

Posting Category/Function:
Procurement & Category Management

Requisition ID: 289773

Posting Notes:
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