Category Leader - IT Procurement

Location: Req ID: 54783 Jobs by Category: People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs Job Function: Procurement, Supply Chain & Real Estate Status: Full Time Schedule: Regular Join our team and what we'll accomplish together As a Category Leader within the TELUS IT Procurement team, you will influence the allocation of considerable resources and drive new best practices across the organization. You will oversee complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives while providing strategic consultation to Executives and Senior Leadership across the technology space, managing multi-million-dollar partnerships with global brands. You’ll also influence the next generation of practitioners, collaborating with a team of expert Category Managers to develop and execute a robust category strategy through sound internal and external data intelligence. This fast-paced role demands a strategic and transformative leader who can implement innovative initiatives to drive profitability within our dynamic, evolving landscape. You will set a new standard for global procurement industry leadership. Here’s how you'll make an impact Strategic Leadership: Partner with and guide a team of expert Category Managers to develop, execute, and deliver robust IT category strategies. Executive Communication: Demonstrate exceptional executive communication and storytelling skills. You will adapt your style to various audiences—from technical teams to C-suite executives—ensuring complex procurement data and insights are impactful, clear, and actionable. Deal Making & Negotiation: Spearhead major contract negotiations, strategic sourcing activities, and cross-functional projects. You'll establish robust contract terms (pricing, performance management, and SLA development) while implementing risk mitigation best practices. Innovation & Automation: Improve IT Procurement processes by leveraging automation, and Generative AI (GenAI) to streamline activities, improve data accuracy, and enhance risk management. Relationship Management: Manage multi-million-dollar partnerships with global brands, balancing value creation with strong risk and relationship management. People Development: Optimize our transformational delivery model to maximize impact for TELUS, including coaching and mentoring team members. What you bring IT Procurement Expertise: Minimum 5–7+ years of progressive experience in IT Procurement or Category Management, specifically negotiating large, complex projects with Tier 1 software, hardware, and cloud suppliers. Cloud & SaaS Acumen: Deep expertise in contracting and a strong understanding of SaaS and Cloud provider-specific requirements. Negotiation Mastery: A solid understanding of negotiation theory, strategies, and practices, with a reputation as an exceptional influencer who builds effective internal and external partnerships. Data-Driven Insights: A proven ability to evaluate and translate complex facts, data, and market intelligence into clear concepts and strategic recommendations. Business & Financial Acumen: Strong business acumen paired with financial intelligence and project execution excellence. Education: Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, technology, or a related domain. Great-to-haves Digital Mindset: A strong curiosity toward disruptive technologies and their direct application in modern procurement. Project Management: Formal experience leading large-scale project execution. Bilingual (English/French) #LI-REMOTE Salary Range: $86,000-$136,000 Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 15% Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply, even if the posted salary range doesn't match your expectations. We're open to discussing competitive compensation packages tailored to your experience level and expertise. TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as: Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills And much more … Job Type: This is for a current vacancy A bit about us We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world. You’ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly. Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks. People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs Across People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs, we are the diverse and talented team responsible for making sure TELUS is managed as a world-leading organization. ​ We are honoured to be recognized 84% 2025 engagement score 150,000+ Team members worldwide 15 # of years voted One of Canada’s Best Corporate Citizens Accessibility TELUS is proud to foster an inclusive culture that embraces diversity. We are committed to fair employment practices and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We offer accommodation for applicants with disabilities, as required, during the recruitment process.