Category Lead - Toronto, Canada - TELUS

TELUS

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Sophia Lee

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Description

Location:
Toronto, ON, CA Vancouver, British Columbia, CA- Req ID: Jobs by Category: People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs- Job Function: Procurement, Supply Chain & Real Estate- Status: Full Time- Schedule: Regular
Description:

Join our team and what we'll accomplish together

You'll collaborate with and provide consultation and intelligence to Vice Presidents across TELUS on strategic sourcing for multi-million dollar spending with global brands.

You'll influence the next generation of practitioners as you partner with and guide a team of expert Category Managers to develop and execute a robust category strategy through sound internal and external data intelligence and analysis.

A new standard for global procurement industry leadership will be set by you and a legacy.

We are audaciously obsessed with doing better for our customers every single day.

What you will do
The Category Leader for IT Services and IT Outsourcing is an individual contributor role within the TELUS Procurement team.

The Category Leader has accountability for developing sourcing strategies and the strategic procurement for the IT Services and IT Outsourcing category, and sub-categories.

In addition, the Category Leader is responsible for managing supplier relationships, including driving Total Value of Ownership and ongoing supplier performance, as well as coordinating efforts between internal stakeholders and the supplier account teams to meet procurement objectives.

The Category Leader will use their market knowledge to develop and deploy world-class approaches to spend management while utilizing e-procurement tools to deliver cost reduction.

The Category Leader will also be responsible for negotiating, drafting, administering and managing commercial contracts.

The Category Leader is accountable for a portfolio of assigned vendors with a primary expectation to: deliver on Technology Services categories, deliver on vendor negotiations driving value for money, execute sourcing strategies, spend category intelligence and analytics, contract negotiation, drafting and administration, and perform ongoing vendor performance monitoring and evaluation.

Here's how

Driving best in class strategic sourcing that supports profitable growth and an unsurpassed client experience
Influencing key strategic decisions through clear storytelling, impactful thought leadership, risk approach and a consultative approach
Leading major contract negotiations, strategic sourcing activities, cross functional projects, risk and relationship management, and savings initiatives
Optimizing our transformational delivery model to maximize impact for TELUS, including coaching and mentoring of team members

Qualifications:

What you bring

IT Services and/or IT Outsourcing category management experience
Proven experience in development, implementing, and delivering on a strategic sourcing strategy in the services space
Expertise in contracting and understanding services & outsourcing terms
Experience with working with IT Services Suppliers
Solid understanding of negotiation theory, strategies and practices
Good understanding of strategic sourcing concepts and best practices, related to the procurement of products and services
Exceptional communication skills (written and oral)
Embraces change and innovation
Regarded as an exceptional communicator, influencer and negotiator, able to build and maintain effective partnerships internally and externally with all stakeholders, including senior leaders
Excellent business and financial acumen
Proven experience in leading supplier negotiations and structuring deals, including establishing contract terms and conditions (i.e. pricing, performance management and SLA development), drafting legal agreements, and implementing risk mitigation best practices
Sought out for your ability to seek out, analyze and translate facts, data and intelligence into key insights, concept and recommendations
Project execution excellence
With a Bachelor's degree in any domain

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