Category Leader
- Valcourt, QC, Canada
Full-time
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Job details
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We are looking for a Category Purchasing Manager reporting to the Head of Global Procurement to help us develop impactful procurement strategies. In this role, you will have a major impact on supporting the organization's growth and improving its profitability. You will be at the forefront of selecting suppliers, negotiating price savings, and defining the vision in your respective categories.
YOU'LL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:
- Define guidelines for categories of parts, raw materials, or goods and services.
- Develop and execute procurement plans.
- Conduct negotiations with suppliers.
- Analyze market trends and supplier performance.
- Lead multidisciplinary teams.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
- Coach buyers
YOU’LL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND QUALITIES:
- Strong negotiation skills
- Knowledge of procurement processes, supply chain management, and market analysis
- Analytical skills
- Excellent communication (in French and English) and interpersonal skills
- 5+ years of experience
ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY
BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead!
For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.
AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN.
Let’s start with a strong foundation - You want it, we have it:
Annual bonus based on the company’s financial results
Generous paid time away
Pension plan
Collective saving opportunities
Industry leading healthcare fully paid by BRP
What about some feel good perks:
Flexible work schedule
A summer schedule that varies by department and location
Holiday season shutdown
Educational resources
Discount on BRP products
WELCOME TO BRP
We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 17,000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination: It’s about the journey.
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Responsibilities
The Category Leader is responsible for developing procurement strategies, selecting suppliers, and negotiating price savings to improve organizational profitability. They will also define guidelines for categories, lead multidisciplinary teams, and ensure compliance with company policies.
Requirements
Candidates must have at least 5 years of experience in procurement or supply chain management. Strong negotiation, analytical, and communication skills in both English and French are required.
Skills
- Procurement strategy
- Negotiation
- Supply chain management
- Market analysis
- Analytical skills
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Leadership
- Strategic planning
- Supplier management
- Compliance
- Coaching
Benefits
- Annual bonus
- Paid time away
- Pension plan
- Collective saving opportunities
- Healthcare
- Flexible work schedule
- Summer schedule
- Holiday season shutdown
- Educational resources
- Discount on BRP products
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Management & Leadership
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
Keywords
- Procurement
- Supply chain management
- Strategic sourcing
- Negotiation
- Market analysis
- Supplier performance
- Compliance
- Leadership
- Global procurement
- Raw materials
- Purchasing
- BRP
- Recreational vehicles