Category Manager

lululemon located at Vancouver, BC is currently accepting applications for the position of Category Manager, Technology – Procurement. The company is looking for a motivated individual with strong interpersonal skills who is ready to start as soon as possible. The employer is offering a full-time position.

Employer Name: lululemon
Position: Category Manager, Technology – Procurement
Salary: $112,000 – $147,000 annually
Employment type: Full-time
Location: Vancouver, BC

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Job Description

• The candidate will support the development and execution of category strategies through a collaborative and inclusive approach aligned with business and enterprise priorities.
• The candidate must contribute market intelligence and value analytics to support sourcing strategies and category planning.
• The candidate will be responsible for supporting cost optimization initiatives across sourcing categories and sub-categories.
• The candidate must increase sourcing efficiency by developing clear roadmaps that prioritize sourcing categories and events.
• The candidate must build strong partnerships with business leaders to support sourcing initiatives and procurement objectives.
• The candidate must support strategic sourcing events and supplier negotiations, with opportunities to lead activities as experience grows.
• The candidate must analyze spend data and other sources to identify value opportunities and generate actionable insights.
• The candidate must facilitate the contract management process and partner with Legal to ensure timely and accurate agreement execution.
• The candidate must manage and maintain tools and processes used to plan, track, and execute strategic sourcing activities.

Job Requirements

• The candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree.
• Candidates with an MBA, SCMP, or an equivalent professional certification will be preferred.
• The candidate must have a minimum of 5 years of procurement experience.
• The candidate must have a minimum of 2 years of experience in the Technology category.
• The candidate must possess excellent PC skills, including Microsoft Office, with knowledge of P2P systems such as Coupa or Oracle considered an asset.
• The candidate must effectively build partnerships by understanding stakeholder needs and expectations, while taking ownership of complex issues through to resolution and supporting team members.
• The candidate must develop and execute strategies across a range of categories.
• The candidate must demonstrate strong knowledge of market dynamics, commercial structures, cost drivers, and industry trends.
• The candidate must independently develop creative contracting and sourcing options using established category frameworks.
• The candidate must validate assumptions and ensure sourcing strategies are sound and actionable.
• The candidate must understand when and how to negotiate effectively and have experience leading a range of negotiations that support organizational goals.
• The candidate must lead complex projects and manage multiple deliverables concurrently.
• The candidate must use tools and techniques to track progress, manage risks, and proactively communicate changes.
• The candidate must acknowledge the presence of choice in every moment and take personal responsibility for their actions and decisions.
• The candidate must possess an entrepreneurial spirit and continuously seek innovative ways to achieve strong results.
• The candidate must communicate with honesty and kindness while encouraging others to do the same.
• The candidate must lead with courage, recognizing that the possibility of greatness is greater than the fear of failure.
• The candidate must foster connection by putting people first and building trusting relationships.
• The candidate must integrate fun and joy into their way of working while maintaining a balanced and positive approach.
• The candidate must be legally authorized to work in Canada.

Additional information

Work conditions

• The candidate will be required to support in-person collaboration and connection as an essential part of the company culture.
• The candidate will be required to perform work onsite for a minimum of 4 days per week.

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