Category Manager, Indirect Sourcing

LGC Group • Vaughan, ON

4h • $96,242 - $130,210 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Category Manager manages and coordinates a portfolio of indirect suppliers in the development and implementation of strategic sourcing activities across the business. Coordinate strategic sourcing for assigned indirect categories by gathering data, identifying suppliers, preparing quotes, qualifying suppliers, and analyzing gaps for supplier selection decisions. This role is responsible for developing indirect category sourcing strategies and managing supplier relationships and performance as well as leading cost reduction for assigned categories.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field—or an equivalent combination of applicable education and relevant work experience
• Demonstrated expertise with ERP systems and procurement tools including RFQ’s, contracting, scorecards, and reports
• Demonstrable experience in a procurement or purchasing function supporting a manufacturing organization
• Prior success with business partnering, resulting in highly effective business relationships
• Demonstrable experience developing and delivering category management plans with global suppliers
• Proven track record handling commercial and contractual negotiations
• Demonstrable experience managing material and critical supplier relationships
• Commercial acumen with proven business awareness

Nice To Haves

• Proven knowledge of the scientific and technical markets that LGC operates in
• Experience in working within a complex laboratory environment is preferred but not essential
• Relevant qualification (e.g., APICS/CIPS) or equivalent professional experience

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with suppliers in designated categories to maximize the delivery of value to the business
• Ensure effective purchasing practices and supplier documentation are in place for sourcing relationships in relevant categories
• Ensure supplier training for relevant processes and procedures; develop and implement communication plans to key stakeholders
• Establish and manage indirect sourcing goals and metrics for cost reduction, supplier performance, and sourcing decisions based on internal and external factors; lead supplier negotiations where advised
• Supervise supplier and product performance, identify performance gaps, and outline improvements to ensure business objectives and investment returns are met
• Analyze market and delivery conditions to determine present and future supply availability and price trends, recommending efficient procurement channels where appropriate
• Participate in and, where relevant, lead activities dedicated to continuous cost reduction and value improvement throughout the supply chain
• Drive compliance to company policies and procedures
• Support the preparation of annual sourcing plans linked to annual profit plans
• Perform other duties as the need arises, or assigned by management, to meet business needs

Benefits

• We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level