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 #LI-REMOTE