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About the Role
As a Category Lead for Network Procurement at Rogers, you'll manage and optimize RAN, CORE, and Network construction services. You will shape strategy, build supplier relationships, and ensure the success of network construction projects.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute a category strategy for RAN, CORE, and Network construction and maintenance services.
- Identify and manage relationships with key suppliers in the Network services category.
- Lead negotiations for contracts, terms, and pricing.
- Analyze industry trends, technological advances, and the competitive landscape.
- Analyze the total cost of ownership for access network construction and maintenance services.
- Manage risks, ensuring compliance with industry regulations, safety standards, and environmental requirements.
- Establish and track key performance indicators (KPIs) for network construction services and suppliers.
- Collaborate with project management, engineering, finance, and legal departments.
- Champion supplier diversity and inclusion.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Engineering; MBA or advanced degree is a plus.
- 3+ years of experience in category management or procurement, with a focus on RAN, CORE, or Network construction services.
- Strong negotiation, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
- Deep understanding of industry-specific regulations and standards.
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills.
- Teamwork and initiative.
- Proficiency in procurement and spend management tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, iValua).
- High standard of computer and data manipulation and interpretation skills, particularly in financial and project management applications.
Skills
- Category Management
- Procurement
- RAN
- CORE
- Network Construction Services
- Negotiation
- Analytical Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Supplier Management
- Risk Management
- Communication Skills
- Interpersonal Skills
- Teamwork
- Initiative
- SAP
- Oracle
- iValua
- Data Manipulation
- Data Interpretation
- Financial Applications
- Project Management Applications
Location
- 1 Mount Pleasant (083), Toronto, ON
Work Type
- Full time
- Onsite
Experience Level
- 3+ years
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Engineering
- MBA or advanced degree is a plus
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.
- Innovative team is growing.
- 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.
Equal Opportunity
- We believe the key to a strong business is a diverse workforce where equity and inclusion are core to making everyone feel like they belong.
- Embracing diversity, celebrating different perspectives, and working towards creating environments that empower people to bring their whole selves to work.
- Everyone who applies for a job will be considered.
- 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.
- Work with candidates experiencing a disability throughout the recruitment process to ensure they have what they need to be at their best.