Category Manager - IT Procurement

Location: Req ID: 54205 Jobs by Category: People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs Job Function: Procurement, Supply Chain & Real Estate Status: Full Time Schedule: Regular Category Manager – IT Procurement Join our team Come join our dynamic Procurement team at TELUS and become part of a transformational journey towards our vision of Procurement! Our team is increasingly recognized as a key enabler to driving TELUS’ competitive advantage, and we are seeking a Category Manager with a digital mindset to help us redefine the procurement brand and advance our service delivery model. What you will do: As a Category Manager, you will be responsible for developing sourcing strategies and the strategic procurement of your respective category. You will manage supplier relationships, negotiate, draft, and manage contracts, and work closely with internal stakeholders and supplier account teams to meet procurement objectives. You will also leverage your market knowledge to develop and deploy world-class approaches to spend management while utilizing e-procurement tools to deliver cost reduction. We are looking for a candidate who has a solid understanding of IT and cloud technologies and can expertly navigate the cloud ecosystem. You should possess strong strategic vendor management expertise, have a reputation for driving change and innovation, and be recognized as an exceptional communicator, influencer, and negotiator. To excel in this role, you should have proven experience in leading IT supplier negotiations and structuring deals, as well as strong business and financial acumen. You should be prepared to pivot quickly and be able to analyze and translate facts, data, and intelligence into key insights and recommendations and have a reputation for project execution excellence and achieving results in a complex environment. Join our team and help us deliver exceptional experiences for customers across Canada by leveraging your digital mindset and expertise in procurement! What you bring: 5+ years of procurement experience leading IT, SaaS, Cloud contract negotiations (i.e. pricing, terms, performance management and SLA development), drafting legal agreements, and implementing risk mitigation best practices Good understanding of strategic sourcing and vendor management concepts and best practices, related to the procurement of products and services Recognized for driving change and innovation [1] Regarded as an exceptional communicator, influencer and negotiator, able to build and maintain effective partnerships internally and externally with all stakeholders, including senior leaders Noted as having strong business and financial acumen Sought out for your ability to seek out, analyze and translate facts, data and intelligence into key insights, concept and recommendations With a reputation for project execution excellence and achieving results in a complex environment With a Bachelor’s degree in any domain Great-to-haves A digital mindset, characterized by curiosity towards disruptive technologies and their application in procurement 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.