Category Manager

Horizon Recruitment is recruiting for a Category Manager to support strategic sourcing and category management initiatives within a large, complex organization with operations across Canada. This is a key role, delivering sourcing strategies that create value, strengthen supplier partnerships, and support critical business objectives. The successful candidate will work closely with internal stakeholders to develop procurement solutions, lead competitive sourcing activities, and provide trusted advice on supply chain best practices.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category management and sourcing strategies that align with business objectives.
• Lead and support competitive procurement processes, including RFIs, RFPs, and contract negotiations.
• Manage multiple sourcing projects while balancing changing priorities and working through ambiguity.
• Build strong working relationships with internal stakeholders by understanding business needs and providing responsive, service-oriented support.
• Conduct supplier and market research to identify opportunities, assess risk, and improve sourcing outcomes and prepare clear, well-structured presentations for leadership using Excel and PowerPoint.
• Support supplier relationship management initiatives, including resolving supplier or contract issues when required.
• Apply sound procurement practices and project management principles throughout the sourcing lifecycle.
• Provide guidance on sourcing and category management best practices to improve operational effectiveness.
• Monitor project progress, communicate updates, and ensure key milestones are achieved.
• Maintain accurate procurement documentation and ensure compliance with established policies and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in strategic sourcing, category management, procurement, or a related supply chain function.
• Proven experience developing sourcing strategies and leading RFI and RFP processes.
• Strong relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across business groups.
• Positive, service-oriented approach with excellent listening, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated with the confidence to take initiative, make recommendations, and lead work independently.
• Comfortable working in ambiguous environments while maintaining strong stakeholder engagement.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
• Strong business writing skills with experience preparing executive briefing materials and recommendations.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
• Knowledge of public sector procurement practices is considered an asset.
• Supply Chain Management certification is an asset.
• Additional education in Project Management, Change Management, Facilitation, or Communications is an asset.
• Experience with operational supply chain activities is an asset.
• Experience using BC Bid is an asset.
• Experience working within large, complex organizations such as utilities, infrastructure, or the oil and gas sector is preferred.

Remuneration

• $60-$63/hr
• Remote / Hybrid options available

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.