Category Manager - TELUS Procurement

The Opportunity

Love negotiations, building partnerships, and driving results? We're looking for a strategic Category Manager to join our Procurement team and help us partner with vendors to deliver cutting-edge products and services.

What You'll Own

Sourcing strategy: From spend analysis to RFx creation to supplier selection

Contract management: Negotiate, draft, and execute agreements that drive value

Vendor relationships: Ensure suppliers deliver on commitments and hit performance targets

Data & insights: Analyze spend patterns, track savings, and inform business decisions

Stakeholder collaboration: Partner with internal teams to align on sourcing decisions and strategy

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of procurement experience

Expertise in category management

Strong negotiation and contract drafting skills

Proficiency in data analysis (Excel, Ariba, SAP, Google Suite)

Ability to build strong relationships with vendors and internal teams

Problem solver with a "can-do" attitude

Strong communication and project management skills

SCMP/MBA is a major bonus

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