Global Category Manager

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Job Details

Full Time

Location

Vancouver, BC

Salary

dollar sign 140,000 to 180,000 per year

Job Description

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is seeking a Global Category Manager to lead sourcing strategies, supplier negotiations, and procurement optimization for high-value contracts. This role partners with senior stakeholders to align procurement with business objectives, drive supplier performance, and deliver strategic cost savings.

Responsibilities:

Develop and execute global sourcing strategies, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
Lead contract negotiations, supplier performance management, and cost optimization for large-scale agreements.
Act as a key liaison between procurement, operations, and executive leadership, advising on sourcing strategies and supplier selection.
Manage negotiations for large EPC, construction, and complex service contracts, ensuring best contracting practices.
Manage sourcing strategies for technical services and large-scale operations, ensuring efficiency and risk mitigation.
Monitor market trends, assess risks, and identify opportunities for cost savings and operational efficiencies.
Ensure supplier compliance with corporate policies, sustainability goals, and governance frameworks.
Implement best practices in contract management, supplier performance tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Present insights, recommendations, and strategies to senior leadership.

Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in Business, SCMP or a related field.
5+ years managing contracts; large EPC, construction, or technical service categories.
3+ years of executive presence with the ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders.
Experience in procurement, supplier management, and contract negotiations.
Excellent communication, presentation, and analytical skills.
Proficiency in SAP, SAP Ariba, and enterprise procurement systems.

Remuneration:

$140,000 - $180,000 + bonus

**Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered**

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance & Supply Chain

About Horizon Recruitment Inc.

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance and Supply Chain. Horizon provides search services on an interim and permanent basis with a specific focus on professional and middle management recruitment. Since our inception, Horizon Recruitment has established a significant presence in the market and has quickly become one of the most trusted names in our business. Our Supply Chain practice supports large scale capital construction projects with procurement and contract management resources. Our clients also engage us to assist them in identifying resources for demand planning, forecasting and analysis within their high technology environments. Corporate supply chain teams hire our consultants to assist them through process and innovation projects, including implementing continuous process improvement methodologies. Our Finance practice supports corporate accounting and finance departments with individuals who perform a variety of standard and complex tasks ranging from period end reporting to tax, treasury and complex financial modeling for mergers and acquisitions. We assist risk departments with audit and review, along with compliance issues.

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