Category Advisor - Procurement

Intact FC • Mississauga, ON

2d • CA$74,800 - CA$91,400 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join us as a Category Advisor and help shape the future of Procurement in a dynamic, customer-centric environment. We’re seeking a strategic, entrepreneurial thinker with standout analytical skills, critical thinking, decision-making, problem-solving, and meticulous attention to detail, and who can move fast with changing market conditions. 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. If you learn quickly and collaborate effectively and understand both the contractual framework and how technology drives operations, you’ll thrive here. 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Employ a risk-based approach to determine the applicable security and legal requirements applicable to each relationship with a Third-Party Vendor and perform assignment of various corporate resources (Procurement, Corporate Legal, Information Security, Risk, etc.) to support Third Party Vendor contracting activities in accordance with established corporate governance.
• 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

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)
• Annual bonus target, based on the base salary, with a potential payout of up to double the target (subject to personal and company performance): 7.5%
• Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP) – with Intact matching 50% of your net shares.
• Pension offerings provide flexibility and long-term security for our employees beyond their careers.
• Defined benefit pension plan

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree