Category Manager, Indirect

Job description

Zeeshan discovered AUTONOMY working at TJX

Zeeshan finds new inspiration every day with the power to choose his own projects, priorities and hours. We believe you do your best work when you have the flexibility to pursue your passions.

What you’ll discover

Eligible Associates can look forward to:

• State-of-the-art amenities at our eco-friendly Home Office. Take a tour HERE!

• One-of-a-kind, inclusive culture
• Enjoy the Best of Both with our Hybrid work model
• Health benefits that take effect your first day
• Management Incentive and Stock Plans
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Dedicated training and on-the-job resources to enhance your development
• Three weeks' vacation with the option to buy an additional week through our Vacation Trade Program
• Merchandise discount for yourself and eligible family members at all TJX Canada stores
• Associate and Family Assistance Program to support healthy living

What you’ll do

It’s safe to say, there’s no shortage of variety in what we do. Here are some key responsibilities of the role:

• The purpose of this role is to Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of medium to large Strategic Sourcing initiatives and the implementation of category strategies
• Manages global strategic supplier relationships and rationalizes supply base; negotiates contract business terms and collaborates with legal to establish proper contracts; monitors and reports category-specific savings and performance metrics
• Aligns all regional Sourcing efforts with our Global Category Management teams Establishes a solid partnership with our Global peers and colleagues. Participates in the development of Regional and Global Category Strategies and drives the category planning process
• Collects and actively challenges current product or service requirements; presents new sourcing strategies to drive cost savings; recommends new ways to manage demand through process re-design
• Ensures, in partnership with Center Of Expertise team, a compliant ‘Source-to-Pay’ process is in place for all eligible Business Partner spend. Use of defined strategic sourcing methodologies, tools, and templates to ensure a fair, open and competitive sourcing process
• Identifies and executes against opportunities for specification alignment, process improvement, and demand management
• Executes against supplier relationship management programs
• Participates on annual and special projects / committees as needed
• Actively participate and support the execution of GS&P Value Driver and Strategic Initiatives
• Establish or enhance business partnership as a brand ambassador of GS&P, seek business collaboration opportunities between business functions and cross regions where synergy presents. Influence and drive for effective decision making

What you’ll need

To begin your career with us, you’ll have:

• Minimum 5-7 years strategic sourcing, procurement or related experience
• Bachelor degree or Post-Secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business or equivalent experience
• Knowledge and experience in International and domestics freight preferred.
• Preferred Certification or working towards: SCMP, (or EU or US equivalents, CIPS, CPSM)
• Excellent problem-solving skills including analysis of information (i.e. requirements; description of problems); provide solutions with cost implications to effectively resolve issues and execute strategic solution
• Strong PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI/Tableau is an asset along with the ability to perform detailed financial cost analyses and forecasting
• Knowledge of procurement/sourcing systems such as Coupa, GEP, Ariba is an asset
• Strong presentation skills, with experience presenting information to senior leaders
• Solid organizational skills with ability to implement and manage details, prioritize, multi-task and sometimes under time pressure
• Demonstrated project management skills including structured project methodologies (i.e. determining needs, researching existing programs, etc.); utilizing multiple sources of information to develop well-structured business recommendations preparing and maintaining detailed development plans for projects; determining project specifications; understanding and applying principles of project control; and knowledge of and ability to use project reporting systems
• Developed collaborative, facilitation, active listening and negotiating skills with ability to develop and build relationships with internal and external partners, influence team members and help prioritize activities and resources to meet the organization’s needs; build rapport and credibility to be a trusted advisor

Salary Range: $85,430 - $129,188* 

*This represents the expected hiring range and may not represent the full pay range for the position. The salary offered may be higher than the posted range depending on several factors such as relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.   

Posting details

• Application closing date: May 21, 2024

• Internal TJX Associates: please review this opportunity with your direct supervisor or manager prior to submitting an application. In order to be considered, please attach your completed Internal Candidate Endorsement Form to your application.

Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships and even something exciting about yourself. By becoming a member of our TJX Canada family, you’ll have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people across our Distributions Centres, Retail Stores (Winners, HomeSense, Marshalls) and our Office locations. Are you ready to Discover Different?

Here at TJX Canada, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to the inclusion and accommodation of all individuals.