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Category Manager
Victoria, BC V8V 3K8 | Fully Remote
Posted: 03/31/2026
Job Type:
Contract to Hire
Industry: Other (HR, Admin, Mkt, Sales)
Job Number: 27213
Pay Rate: $ 32.00 - $ 34.00
Job Description
Overview of the Opportunity
Our client is seeking a highly motivated and strategic Category Manager to lead sourcing initiatives and drive value across both medical and non-medical supply categories. This role offers the opportunity to influence enterprise-wide procurement strategy, optimize supplier performance, and deliver measurable cost savings while improving service levels and operational efficiency.
The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment and brings a strong balance of analytical thinking, negotiation expertise, and relationship management. You'll play a key role in shaping category strategies, enhancing supplier partnerships, and contributing to a high-performing procurement function.
Key Responsibilities
- Own and execute end-to-end category strategies aligned to long-term business objectives
- Lead strategic sourcing events including RFPs, RFQs, supplier negotiations, and contract execution
- Design and implement preferred supplier programs to drive standardization, cost savings, and service improvements
- Analyze spend data and supply chain trends to identify cost reduction opportunities and optimize total cost of ownership (TCO)
- Partner with internal stakeholders to define requirements, influence purchasing decisions, and improve demand planning
- Collaborate cross-functionally with clinical, operational, and legal teams to standardize products and enhance efficiency
- Manage supplier relationships to ensure performance, compliance, and continuous improvement
- Negotiate and review NDAs, contracts, and supplier agreements
- Track KPIs, monitor category performance, and present actionable insights to leadership
- Drive procurement best practices, operational excellence, and disciplined spend management
- Lead and support process improvement and standardization initiatives across procurement activities
Job Requirements
Qualifications
- 3-7 years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, or category management
- Strong understanding of category management principles and multi-year strategy development
- Proven ability to translate data insights into measurable business outcomes
- Experience leading sourcing events and managing supplier negotiations and contracts
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret spend data and identify trends
- Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and execute from strategy through implementation
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in cross-functional environments
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
Preferred Experience
- Experience working with Group Purchasing Organizations (GPOs)
- Background in healthcare, medical supplies, or regulated industries
- Experience driving large-scale process improvement or standardization initiatives
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Healthcare Administration, or a related field
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