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

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