Enterprise & Technology Category Lead Support
- Pay Rate: $62.60 /hour, depending on experience
- Contract Length: 1 year
- Location: Burnaby, British Columbia
Raise is currently hiring an Enterprise & Technology Category Lead Support on behalf of our client. They’re expanding their team to meet growing needs, making this a unique opportunity to work with an industry leader. Our Client, is one of the largest electrical energy suppliers in Canada
Description
The Strategic Sourcing Professional in this role will lead complex, high-value sourcing initiatives within the Technology and Corporate categories. As a key member of the Category Management organization, you will be accountable for the end-to-end procurement lifecycle—from the development of robust sourcing strategies to the execution of multi-stage RFPs and the final evaluation of responses.
This role requires a sophisticated understanding of public sector procurement law and the ability to navigate a large, complex organizational structure to deliver strategic value.
Responsibilities
- Sourcing Execution: Lead and manage high-value sourcing events for Technology (Software/Hardware, SaaS, System Integration, Infrastructure) and Corporate categories (HR Benefits, Environmental Services, Contingent Labour, Facilities Management).
- Strategy Development: Develop and implement category-specific sourcing strategies using market research, supplier analysis, and critical thinking to mitigate risk and optimize spend.
- RFP Management: Author comprehensive RFP documents, define evaluation criteria, and lead the cross-functional evaluation of proponent responses following established public procurement processes.
- Negotiation & Contract Award: Conduct complex negotiations for initial awards and contract extensions, ensuring alignment with ’s operational goals and legal standards.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Act as a subject matter expert, fostering productive relationships between Supply Chain, business partners, and external suppliers to resolve escalated issues and ensure contract compliance.
- Process Excellence: Apply project management best practices to ensure all sourcing activities are delivered on schedule, with minimal oversight for medium-complexity tasks and strategic guidance for high-risk assignments.
Qualifications
- 10 years in sourcing, category management, or a related supply chain function, preferably within a large-scale, complex environment.
- Proven track record in Technology sourcing (IT infrastructure, managed services) and/or Corporate Services.
- Direct experience navigating the nuances of public sector
- Ability to translate market data and internal requirements into actionable sourcing strategies.
- Advanced skills in MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and experience with enterprise procurement systems (e.g., SAP, Ariba).
- Advanced professional English (written and verbal) for drafting complex documents and facilitating decision-making among senior stakeholders.
- Education and Certifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Economics, Finance, or a related field.
- Certifications (Assets): * SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional) or equivalent.
- Certifications in Project Management (PMP), Change Management, or Facilitation.
Additional Information
- Every contractor must supply their own Windows 11 Laptop computer for the duration of the assignment.
- Every contractor must supply their own “Smart Phone”. This is needed to gain access to the Organizations network.
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Ability to work a hybrid schedule of going to the office at least 2 days per week.
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