Procurement Category Specialist
- Coquitlam, BC, Canada
Full-time
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- Full-time
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- At least 5 years of strategic procurement experience with strong knowledge of S2P, MRP/BOM/ERP systems, and Excel.
- Posting language
- English
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Original job description
Strategic Procurement Category Specialist
Location: Coquitlam BC or Lower Mainland Vancouver BC, Canada
We’re looking for a Strategic Procurement Category Specialist to lead category strategies, source and negotiate with suppliers, manage contracts, and support our Source‑to‑Pay (S2P) processes. In this role, you'll help secure high‑quality, cost‑effective materials and services, drive continuous improvement, mitigate supply risks, and collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams. If you bring strong procurement experience in manufacturing, solid analytical and project management skills, and a proactive, solution‑focused mindset, we’d love to hear from you.
In this role, you will:
- Develop category strategies, source new suppliers, and lead strategic supplier negotiations.
- Manage supplier contracts, service agreements, and implement Source‑to‑Pay (S2P) processes.
- Drive cost‑improvement initiatives through detailed cost analysis and supplier/material evaluations.
- Implement risk‑mitigation strategies, monitor supplier performance, and stay current with market trends.
- Collaborate cross‑functionally to qualify materials, support cGMP/SOP compliance, and contribute to continuous improvement.
You have:
- A Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration (Master’s and supply chain certifications such as APICS/SCMA are strong assets).
- At least 5 years of strategic procurement experience with strong knowledge of S2P, MRP/BOM/ERP systems, and Excel.
- Proven project management, business analytics skills, and a solid understanding of lean principles.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities.
- A proactive, self‑driven mindset with a positive attitude, strong ownership, and a commitment to continuous improvement.
You get:
- Great benefits (healthcare, health & personal spending accounts, wellness days, Employee & Family Assistance Program)
- Company provided RRSP
- Loyalty share program (based on service length)
- $300.00 per year to spend on company products
- Employee discount pricing
- Employee appreciation events & rewards
- Free onsite parking
- Bus pass reimbursement
- Exclusive discounts with various vendors
- Costco membership
Job Details:
Permanent Full-Time (40 hours)
Monday to Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm (flexible); Hybrid
Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year
Learn more about us here: https://ca.naturalfactors.com/pages/our-nature
More about this job
Responsibilities
Develop category strategies, source suppliers, negotiate agreements, and manage contracts and Source-to-Pay processes. Lead cost-improvement and risk-mitigation initiatives, monitor supplier performance and market trends, and collaborate with teams on material qualification, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Requirements
A bachelor's degree in Business Administration and at least five years of strategic procurement experience are requested; a master's degree and APICS or SCMA certifications are strong assets. Candidates should have knowledge of Source-to-Pay, MRP, BOM, ERP systems, Excel, project management, business analytics, and lean principles, along with strong communication, negotiation, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
Skills
- Strategic Procurement
- Category Strategy
- Supplier Sourcing
- Supplier Negotiation
- Contract Management
- Source-to-Pay Processes
- Cost Analysis
- Project Management
- Business Analytics
- Risk Mitigation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- MRP
- BOM
- ERP Systems
- Excel
Benefits
- Healthcare
- Health and Personal Spending Accounts
- Wellness Days
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Company-Provided RRSP
- Loyalty Share Program
- Annual Company Product Allowance
- Employee Discount Pricing
- Employee Appreciation Events and Rewards
- Free Onsite Parking
- Bus Pass Reimbursement
- Vendor Discounts
- Costco Membership
Visa sponsorship
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Categories
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Management & Leadership
Keywords
- Strategic Procurement
- Category Strategy
- Supplier Sourcing
- Supplier Negotiations
- Supplier Contracts
- Service Agreements
- Source-to-Pay
- Cost Analysis
- Cost Improvement
- Supplier Evaluation
- Material Evaluation
- Risk Mitigation
- Supplier Performance
- Market Trends
- Material Qualification
- cGMP
- Standard Operating Procedures
- Continuous Improvement
- Manufacturing
- MRP
- BOM
- ERP Systems
- Excel
- Project Management
- Business Analytics
- Lean Principles
- APICS
- SCMA