TELUS

Category Manager - TELUS Procurement

TELUS  •  Vancouver, CA (Remote)  •  16 days ago
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Job Description

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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TELUS

About TELUS

At TELUS, our purpose-driven team works together every day to innovate and do good. From providing technology solutions that make our lives safer and easier, to supporting those who need it most, our inclusive, spirited and giving people are passionate about empowering our customers, communities and each other to thrive in our digital world.

A company that helps you be your best self at home and at work:

Find a place where you truly belong, your opinions are valued and you can be your best self.

A career that ignites your full potential:

Get the guidance and support you need to explore your interests, build your skills and get where you want to go.

A culture that goes beyond the expected to strengthen communities and the planet:

Seize the opportunity to make a difference in our communities and do good for our planet as part of our purpose-driven team.

An innovative team committed to solving complex, real world problems:

Join a digitally-enabled workforce that’s pushing the boundaries to create sustainable change.

We're always building Canada, join us at www.telus.com/careers

Industry
Telecommunications
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Vancouver, CA
Year Founded
Unknown
Website
telus.com
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