What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sourcing Category Manager - IT position at IPEX Management Inc.?
IPEX is one of the North American leading providers of advanced plastic piping systems. Our mission is to shape a better tomorrow by connecting people with water and energy.
We currently have an exciting opportunity as a Category Manager, Indirect - IT. This role is based in our head office in Oakville, and reports to the Senior Strategic Sourcing Manager.
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Job Purpose:
Working within the IPEX Strategic Sourcing organization, this position will act as a partner to the IT group as well as other corporate functions and in line with the overall procurement strategy. Responsible for the sourcing strategy and implementation plan for IT services and materials at the regional and potential corporate level.
Main objectives are to negotiate contracts to realize savings and improve working capital, secure the appropriate suppliers for the business, develop a profound knowledge of the category to ensure the best sourcing decisions and continuously improve category management processes.
Work with Operations and Operational Purchasing to provide support for main categories
Main Responsibilities:
Oversee and lead sourcing needs for IT purchases – such as services, Telecom, software, hardware, etc., and professional services required by other functions including but not limited to HR, Marketing, and Legal.
Perform analysis of the portfolio of spend, looking for synergy opportunities for negotiations across the business
Work closely with the client group to review future spend and set strategy for negotiations and secure multiple supplier bids where required
Negotiate agreements for required materials and services for client groups.
Assess the use of vendor-managed inventory or consignment programs and implement them where beneficial.
Maintain regular supplier relationships and business review meetings
Monitor / Evaluate / Mitigate single-sourcing situations
Develop new vendors and manage commercial relationships with existing vendors to ensure required vendor performance.
Design and implement Purchasing Action Plan (PAP) for responsible categories, identifying targets, assessing and initiating cost reduction opportunities and coordinating reporting of the same
Set up relevant Procurement critical metrics, measure, monitor, and report
Cost analysis – breakdown of cost components, market price research
Qualifications:
Post-secondary education in Business, Supply Chain or a related field
CSCMP from SCMAO or College or University program specialized in Supply Chain
5 Years of experience in strategic sourcing with a strong preference for IT
Strong computer skills (excel, word), strong communication skills
IPEX is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability. Accommodation requests are available to candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process for IPEX jobs. To request an accommodation, please contact HR at HR@ipexna.com
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