Category Manager
WestJet has announced the recruitment of candidates for the post of category manager. They’re looking for the most deserving and eligible candidates for this post. They’re required at this post to liaise with internal category teams, and business partners and gain a comprehensive understanding of business requirements establishing short-term and long-term objectives. Eligible candidates can apply for this post now.
Employer Name: WestJet
Position: Category Manager
Salary: $115,000 per year
Employment Type: Full-time
Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Job Description
- Candidates working in this post are required to lead the RFx process and support the development of negotiation strategies and negotiations of large complex agreements.
- They’re also appointed at this post to conduct market data research, investigate supplier capabilities, and analyze industry best practices and trends to drive competitive advantage.
- Candidates for this post are also required at this post to drive and report Procurement Key Performance Indicators including cost savings, spending under management, operational performance, etc.
- They’re appointed at this post to develop and implement sourcing strategies that directly affect company financial results and growth plans.
- Applicants for this post are required to develop and implement category strategies in close collaboration with internal business stakeholders.
- They’re also appointed at this post to develop and foster internal customer relationships as well as supplier relationships.
Job requirement
- Candidates for this post must have completed 10+ years of progressive experience in leading strategic projects, strategic procurement, contract management, and category management facilities at this post.
- They must have a demonstrated knowledge of airport operations, commercial aviation or Jet Fuel supply and sourcing to be preferred for this post.
- Candidates for this post must have excellent relationship-building, interpersonal and communication skills to be eligible for this post.
- Applicants for this post must have strong negotiation, contracting, organizational and problem-solving skills to be preferred for this post.
Work setting
- They must have dedicated knowledge of source-to-pay tools including e-sourcing, contract management and spend analytics.
Benefits
- They’re appointed to this post and will have a fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win.
- They’ll also get dedicated travel privileges to the family, effective from the start date.
- They’ll also get dedicated savings and benefit programs working at this post.
How to apply
We have shared a link below, all the candidates who want to join this post will just need to click on the link and fill out the application form. Some candidates get shortlisted for an interview, those candidates will have to crack the interview. The best performers will get the final call letter.