
Category Advisor – Procurement
Intact
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Toronto • Canada
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Salary
💰 CA$74,800 - CA$91,400 per year
About the role
- Join us as a Category Advisor and help shape the future of Procurement in a dynamic, customer-centric environment.
- You’ll lead third-party contracting, applying best practices in privacy and data protection, stay current on market trends, and influence diverse stakeholders with a balanced mix of assertiveness, tact, and diplomacy.
- Bring your design and business acumen to interpret requirements beyond the written word, elevate business processes through technical insight, and build credibility and repeat business for Procurement—while being a true team player.
- Employ a risk-based approach to determine the applicable security and legal requirements applicable to each relationship with a Third-Party Vendor.
- Negotiate agreement below the 250k value.
- Monitor contract lifecycle (perpetual, fixed, auto-renew) in accordance with established corporate governance and appropriate support from cross-functional experts, business partners, and Procurement.
- Evaluate appropriate contractual hierarchy framework, drafting of minor amendments and pre-approved legal templates and contract administration throughout the contract lifecycle.
- Identify and raise contracts and Third-Party Vendor risks while supporting business requirements and improving shareholder value.
- Nurture cross-functional relationships and networks with suppliers, business partners, peers and leaders across multiple functions, divisions and geographic locations.
- Support the implementation of all procurement continuous improvement projects.
Requirements
- Post Secondary education in Business Administration, Procurement or Finance
- Minimum 3-years experience in strategic sourcing principles and P2P processes with the ability to apply this knowledge to execute projects and optimize strategies
- Ability to review and interpret binding contracts, negotiate terms and conditions and analyze bids – is required
- Strong project management, presentation, and communication skills – is required
- Strong Microsoft Excel skills – is required
- Maintain a professional, friendly, and confident demeanor with the ability to explain and communicate clearly to senior-level leaders
- For candidates located in Quebec, bilingualism is required considering the necessity to interact on a regular basis with English-speaking colleagues across the country.
Benefits
- Flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work model
- Possibility to purchase up to 5 extra days off per year
- Multiple benefits offered to support physical and mental wellbeing, including telemedicine, Wellness account and much more
- Share plan & other savings: up to 12% of salary or even more (ask how you could earn guaranteed income for life)
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
strategic sourcingP2P processescontract negotiationcontract administrationrisk managementdata protectionbusiness process improvementcontract lifecycle managementbilingualismMicrosoft Excel
Soft Skills
communicationproject managementpresentationassertivenesstactdiplomacyteam playerrelationship buildinginfluencingprofessional demeanor