Senior Category Management Specialist, Supply Chain and Logistics Operations
TJX CompaniesTJX Canada At TJX Canada, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores—WINNERS, HomeSense, and Marshalls, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer. Here at TJX Canada, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to the inclusion and accommodation of all individuals. Job Description: We’re looking for a dynamic and strategic professional to support sourcing and contracting efforts for all non-merchandise areas of the business, including categories supporting our supply chain and logistics operations . In this role, you will play a key part in supplier selection, driving value for the organization while collaborating with cross-functional business partners. This is an exciting opportunity to influence critical procurement decisions, optimize vendor relationships, and contribute to impactful business strategies. If you're passionate about creating efficiencies and making a tangible impact, this role is for you! Why Work With Us? We value integrity, respect, and teamwork, encouraging a unique and inclusive culture. Enjoy Associate discounts at our stores, available to you and eligible family members. Immediate access to our Group Benefits package, including a Health Care Spending Account, Retirement Savings Program, Associate & Family Assistance Program, and various well-being resources A competitive vacation package, paired with a Vacation Trade Program that allows you to opt in for an extra week. Comprehensive training and development resources designed to help you learn, grow, and succeed. Exciting career paths with growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement to support your career progression. What You’ll Do: Supports Global Category Management leaders to deliver regional and global sourcing events across all assigned categories including supply chain and logistics-related areas , sourcing administration and event support Identifies opportunities for supplier relationship management and rationalization Performs and delivers sourcing analysis of strategic sourcing events Leads cross functional teams in the execution of low to medium value/complexity strategic sourcing initiatives and the implementation of category strategies Collaborates with Business Partners to drive value for the business, while maintaining high quality service standards. Ensures key Business Partner alignment and satisfaction. Participates in execution of contracts and ensuring compliance to TJX Approval Authority Schedule and Audit requirements About You: Minimum 3 years strategic sourcing, procurement or related experience; experience in the retail industry and managing multinational Business Partners and suppliers . Exposure to supply chain, logistics, distribution, transportation, or other operational categories is considered an asset . Knowledge of RFx requirements including sourcing event structure, selecting suppliers to participate, building RFx criteria and deciding upon timing, length, type and complexity of RFI, RFP and/or e-Auction. Demonstrated collaborative, facilitation, active listening and negotiating skills with ability to develop and build relationships with internal and external partners, influence team members and help prioritize activities and resources to meet the organization’s needs; build rapport and credibility to be a trusted advisor Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to provide solutions; ability to leverage prior experience and adapt quickly to the changing work environment to make effective decisions, revise business strategies to support the vision of the organization; solid understanding of financial planning, business tools and reports to make bu…