Enterprise & Technology Category Lead Support

Job Title: Enterprise & Technology Category Lead Support
Job ID: 86598
Location: Burnaby, British Columbia

Overview:
This position is for a Sourcing Professional to support Technology and /or Corporate related category sourcing. The successful candidates will have sourcing expertise, and strong experience leading sourcing events for large complex & strategic procurements, from writing RFPs and evaluation of responses using defined evaluations processes.

What you will be doing:

• Experience in categories or infrastructure capital project sourcing that are similar to the company's, would be considered an asset. 

• Develop and plan the implementation of category and/or sourcing strategies or related work packages by using excellent skills in communication, analysis, critical thinking, planning/project management, supplier/market research, problem-solving, and facilitation of decision-making in a large and complex organization. 

• Implement category and/or sourcing strategies or related work packages using a thorough understanding of the company sourcing and category management processes and standards, good project management practices, knowledge of public sector procurement law, and the appropriate application of relevant supply chain concepts. 

• Lead and/or support projects that may include developing and conducting multi-stage RFPs, preparing for and conducting negotiations, both initial award and for extensions, as well as implementing supplier relationship management initiatives including analyzing and resolving escalated contract or supplier issues. 

• Establish and maintain positive and productive relationships between the company's supply chain organization and business partners, suppliers, and stakeholders through activities such as timely communication, resolution of issues, and relevant reporting. 

• Act as a subject matter expert by advising on category management and/or sourcing best practices, approaches, and standards to enhance current operational efficiency and future capability. 

What you must have:

• Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field such as Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Finance, Accounting, or equivalent 

• Certificate or additional education in Supply Chain Management is an asset. 

• Certificate or additional education in Project Management, Change Management, Facilitation or Communication, an asset 

• Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) 

• Advanced English skills for professional environment, written and spoken

Salary/Rate Range: $58.00 -$71.00 per hour


Term: 12-month contract; most likely to extend


Thank you for your interest in this opportunity. If you are selected to move forward in the process, we will contact you directly. If you do not hear from us, we encourage you to continue visiting our website for other roles that may be a good fit.


For more information about TEEMA and to consider other career opportunities, please visit our website at www.teemagroup.com