Intermediate Category Specialist
Pay Rate: $59/hour, depending on experience
Contract End Date: August 14, 2026
Location: Calgary, AB (hybrid)
Raise is currently hiring a contract Intermediate Category Specialist 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 a major Canadian airline.
Note: The primary pay rate is based on T4 classification; however, we will also consider applications from candidates interested in an INC classification, where applicable.
Description
The Intermediate Category Specialist in this role will be part of a collaborative procurement team focused on delivering strategic value to the business. This results-driven professional brings strong experience in strategic procurement, including strategic sourcing, commercial negotiations, and contract drafting and development. Acting as a trusted partner to internal stakeholders, you will work closely with business units to understand procurement needs and develop effective sourcing strategies. Success in this role will be measured by your ability to manage category portfolios—including IT, Contingent Workforce, and Travel—while driving cost efficiencies, strengthening supplier relationships, and supporting the organization’s operational and financial objectives.
Responsibilities
- Liaise with internal category teams and business partners and gain a comprehensive understanding of business requirements establishing short-term and long-term objectives.
- Lead the efforts for contract renewals and strategic sourcing activities (scoping, spend analysis, sourcing, negotiating, contracting).
- Lead the RFx process and support the development of negotiation strategies and negotiations of small to medium value/risk agreements.
- Conduct market data research, investigate supplier capabilities, and analyze industry best practices and technology trends to inform sourcing strategies.
- Ensure compliance with purchasing policies and procedures, ethical practices, and adherence to relevant laws and regulations.
- Develop and implement sourcing strategies that directly affect company financial results and growth plans.
- Manage supplier contracts, governance, and control programs to ensure delivery of expectations and comply with corporate and regulatory policies.
- Drive and report Procurement Key Performance Indicators including cost savings, spend under management, supplier rationalization, etc.
- Ensure organizational financial goals are met and track cost savings initiatives.
Qualifications
- 5+ years of progressive experience in leading strategic projects, strategic procurement, contract management, category management, and/or sourcing experience within designated categories.
- Excellent relationship-building, interpersonal, and communication (verbal and written) skills required.
- Knowledge of source-to-pay tools including e-sourcing, contract management, and spend analytics.
- Knowledge in categories related to professional and corporate services, marketing and commercial services, airline support services, or direct labor type agreements considered an asset.
- Strong negotiation, contracting, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Willingness to learn, mentor, and be mentored.
Education and Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, or equivalent.
- Supply Chain Canada designation is considered an asset.
- Knowledge of contract terms and conditions.
- Strong negotiation skills (commercial and contract terms).
- Project management ability to successfully plan and execute sourcing projects.
- Knowledge of source-to-pay processes and tools (e-sourcing tools, spend analytics).
- Experience in sourcing and contracting IT assets and services.
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Raise is an established hiring firm with over 65 years of experience. We believe strongly in making the world a better place through work, which is why we’re a certified B Corporation and donate 10% of our profits to charity. We strive to build teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including people from traditionally underrepresented groups such as women, visible minorities, Indigenous peoples, people identifying as LGBTQ2SI, veterans, and people with visible/nonvisible disabilities.
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