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About the Role

Rogers Network Procurement is seeking a Category Lead responsible for driving data-driven procurement decision-making and supplier performance management across telecom network, customer operations, and corporate spend categories. This role combines procurement expertise, business intelligence, analytics, supplier governance, and performance management to optimize supplier value, reduce risk, improve service delivery, and support strategic sourcing initiatives.

Responsibilities

Analyze spend, savings, supplier performance, contract compliance, demand trends, and procurement KPIs.
Transform procurement and supplier data into actionable insights for category managers and leadership teams.
Lead spend analytics initiatives to identify cost optimization opportunities.
Deliver monthly, quarterly, and annual procurement performance reviews.
Support and maintain supplier scorecards and executive reporting using Power BI or similar tools.
Establish and manage supplier performance governance programs across strategic telecom suppliers.
Establish supplier scorecards, performance metrics, and service level measurements.
Monitor supplier performance against contractual commitments, KPIs, SLAs, and operational targets.
Conduct quarterly business reviews (QBRs) and executive supplier governance meetings.
Identify supplier performance gaps and coordinate corrective action plans.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives with key suppliers.
Track supplier innovation, value creation, risk mitigation, and sustainability commitments.
Support category managers with market intelligence, supplier benchmarking, and performance insights.
Provide analytical support during RFx processes, contract negotiations, and supplier evaluations.
Support supplier consolidation and supplier rationalization initiatives.
Identify opportunities for operational efficiency, cost reduction, and process improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
Proven experience (2+ years) in business analysis, procurement, vendor management, contract management, or a related commercial function.
Strong negotiation, analytical, financial, and problem-solving skills.
Experience managing supplier relationships, commercial agreements, sourcing initiatives, and procurement projects in complex business environments.
Understanding of supplier risk management, contract management, and governance principles.
Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and relationship-building skills.
Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams and influence successful business outcomes.
Proficiency with procurement, sourcing, and spend management platforms (e.g., SAP, Oracle, iValua).
Strong analytical, financial modeling, data manipulation, and reporting capabilities.
Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, with the ability to analyze, interpret, and present complex data effectively.
A pre-employment background check will be conducted.
Candidates must clear a criminal background check.
A credit check and drivers abstract may be required depending on the role.

Skills

Business Intelligence
Analytics
Supplier Governance
Performance Management
Procurement
Spend Analytics
Power BI
Supplier Scorecards
KPI Frameworks
Negotiation
Financial Modeling
Data Manipulation
Reporting
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft PowerPoint
SAP
Oracle
iValua

Location

Toronto, ON

Work Type

Full time
Onsite

Experience Level

2+ years

Education Level

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, Business, Supply Chain, or a related field.
MBA or advanced degree is considered an asset.

Salary/Compensations

Competitive salary & annual bonus

Benefits

Competitive & flexible health and dental benefits
Pension plan
RRSP
TFSA
Stock matching programs
Up to 50% off Rogers Services
Up to 50% off Blue Jays Tickets
25% off TSC items
20% discount on all wireless accessories sold in Rogers stores
Paid time off for volunteering
Company matching contributions to charities
My Path: self-driven career development program
Rogers First: priority in applying to internal roles of interest
Homewood employee & family assistance program
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & Virtual therapy sessions
Low or no-cost fitness membership

About the Company

Committed to connecting Canadians through unique partnerships, world-class network and content Canadians love.
Variety of business units with exciting and meaningful work.
Organization committed to environmental protection.
Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion with employee resource groups supporting equity-deserving groups including groups representing People of Colour, 2SLGBTQIA+, Indigenous Peoples, Persons with Disabilities and Women.
Believes the key to a strong business is a diverse workforce where equity and inclusion are core to making everyone feel like they belong.

Equal Opportunity

We all bring something different, and we know what makes us different makes us great.
Everyone who applies for a job will be considered.
We recognize the business value in creating a workplace where each team member has the tools to reach their full potential by removing any barriers for equal participation.
We work with our candidates who are experiencing a disability throughout the recruitment process to ensure that they have what they need to be at their best.