Category Manager

Join a Global Leader in Workforce Solutions – Net2Source Inc.Who We AreNet2Source Inc. isn’t just another staffing company, we’re a powerhouse of innovation, connecting top talent with the right opportunities. Recognized for 300% growth in the past three years, we operate in 32 countries with a global team of 5,500+. Our mission? To bridge the talent gap with precision—Right Talent. Right Time. Right Place. Right Price.Sourcing Analyst/Category Manager Calgary, AB 12+ Months with open for extension Rate-50-65 on T4 and 60-70 on IncKey Responsibilities: Oversee Technology and Information Services (TIS) support by ensuring category goals and objectives are translated into strategies that are aligned to achieve both short- and long-term objectives of the stakeholder group and broader enterprise. • Develop and implement and manage TIS category strategies that mitigate risk and deliver competitive advantage for company – in particular with regard to our high spend suppliers. • Accountable for ongoing supplier relationship management (SRM) for priority agreements/relationships with TIS Suppliers. Specific Accountabilities Ensure assigned TIS category is procured in a manner which mitigates risk and provides the highest overall total value to ** through: • Development and implementation of Technology and Information Services (TIS) category strategies: o Manage cross-functional teams to build comprehensive category strategies utilizing market intelligence, demand management, sustainability, supplier diversity and total cost of ownership, with follow through metrics as required to assure performance, supply continuity and manage risk. o Execute sourcing strategies, from proposal development and solicitation to contract negotiation, to recommending solutions and contract execution. o Drive contract utilization with effective implementation plans, metrics and reporting. • Internal Stakeholder Management: o Develop and maintain a network of stakeholders to gain input into demand planning and forecasting, assist in strategy development, advocate the use of the negotiated contracts and influence strategy implementation. • Market Intelligence (MI) & Cost Modelling and Sourcing: o with assistance from the Analyst, Category Management, maintain company-wide demand profiles and external supply and demand MI information; o interpret MI to drive category strategies and provide direction to stakeholders (i.e. raising changes in market conditions which could have an impact to cost or schedule); o understand the marketplace for assigned category(ies), including industry structure and new and non-traditional suppliers; o with assistance from the Analyst, Category Management, build cost models, identifying value and cost drivers, to drive for better understanding of costs and results during supplier negotiations. • Supplier Relationship Management (SRM): o manage SRM activities through the relationship lifecycle including segmentation, governance, performance management, value engineering, etc.; o manage the supplier base, develop new suppliers and improve and strengthen current relationships; o support supplier discussions related to negotiations or issues pertaining to the contract terms; o partner with suppliers to conduct cost assessments with the goal of reducing costs and identifying improvements. Scope/Dimensions • Responsible for optimizing and leveraging category management processes, policies and tools with the potential for significant corporate financial impact (i.e. cost savings): • Each role oversees a category that together accounts for most of **’s approximately $1.6 billion in annual sourceable spend (Category Management). • Supports the TIS client group but also various areas of the business across the enterprise. • Develop and implement supply chain strategies throughout the M&A lifecycle to drive cost savings, efficiency, and business continuity. • Partner with IT teams to address integration challenges, such as migrating legacy systems and ensuring data integrity and accuracy during migration Contacts (Working Relationships) personnel, Law and other stakeholders, as required, in the development and implementation of sourcing strategies • Responsible for communicating complex commercial and contractual issues to internal clients • Communications are complicated by the commercial depth and breadth of the work, the complexity of integrating objectives with other stakeholders, and the need for influencing change and acceptance of new methods in internal clients and external stakeholders, e.g. manage stakeholder expectations, establish and adjust priorities, manage supplier dispute resolution process • Negotiates with and influences internal and external stakeholders in situations in which they may not be predisposed to agree, e.g. manage the need for enterprise consistency and value with operational cultures and individual business requirements • Collaborates with Sr Specialist and/or Manager as required. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: • University degree in Finance, Business, Economics, Engineering or related field • A minimum of five (8) years of progressively responsible and related sourcing experience in the TIS Category, specifically Software, Hardware and TIS services. • Superior communication (oral and written), interpersonal, and presentation skills, with strong influencing and persuasive talents • Experience negotiating substantially large Software, Hardware and TIS service agreements and managing sourcing initiatives. • Ability to monitor and manage supplier relationships and performance with minimal supervision Preferred: • A postgraduate qualification or MBA • Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) / Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) designation or equivalent is an asset Who We Are Net2Source Inc. isn’t just another staffing company, we’re a powerhouse of innovation, connecting top talent with the right opportunities. Recognized for 300% growth in the past three years, we operate in 34 countries with a global team of 5,500+. Our mission? To bridge the talent gap with precision—Right Talent. Right Time. Right Place. Right Price. Please find below the job description. Requires: Education: BS degree in either construction management, construction engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or civil engineering. MBA is desirable. Experience: Ten to fifteen years’ experience of construction management, preferably design/build delivery method. Proven experience in management and project management. Ready to Level Up Your Career?Click Apply Now and let’s make it happen.Thanks & Regards,Satish Abrol |Delivery LeadNet2Source Inc.Global HQ Address – 270 Davidson Ave, Suite 704, Somerset, NJ 08873Cell: (201) 484-7963Email: Satish.a@net2source.comWeb: www.net2source.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/satish-abrol-544548129/