Procurement Category Manager

lululemon located at Vancouver, BC is currently accepting applications for the position of Procurement Category Manager – Facilities & Store Development. 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: Procurement Category Manager – Facilities & Store Development
Salary: $112,000 – $147,000  annually
Employment type: Full-time
Location: Vancouver, BC

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Job Description

• The candidate will be responsible for supporting the development and execution of category strategies in alignment with business and enterprise priorities.
• The candidate will be responsible for providing market intelligence and value analytics to support sourcing strategies and category planning.
• The candidate will be responsible for driving annual productivity improvements by optimizing total cost of ownership across assigned sub-categories.
• The candidate will be responsible for improving sourcing efficiency by developing clear roadmaps for category and sourcing event prioritization.
• The candidate will be responsible for building strong partnerships with business leaders to execute sourcing initiatives aligned to functional priorities.
• The candidate will be responsible for supporting strategic sourcing events and supplier negotiations, with opportunities to lead over time.
• The candidate will be responsible for analyzing spend and data sources to identify value opportunities and generate insights.
• The candidate will be responsible for facilitating the contract management process and partnering with Legal to ensure accurate execution of agreements.
• The candidate will be responsible for managing and maintaining tools and processes used for strategic sourcing activities.

Job Requirements

• Candidates are required to have completed a Bachelor’s degree.
• The candidate with an MBA, SCMP, or equivalent designation will be preferred.
• The candidate must have 5+ years of procurement experience.
• The candidate must have 2+ years of experience in Facilities and Store Development categories.
• The candidate must have excellent PC skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office, with knowledge of P2P systems such as Coupa or Oracle considered an asset.
• The candidate effectively builds partnerships by understanding stakeholder needs and expectations.
• The candidate navigates complex issues, takes ownership through resolution, and provides guidance and support to team members.
• The candidate will be responsible for developing and executing strategies across a range of categories.
• The candidate demonstrates strong knowledge of market dynamics, commercial structures, cost drivers, and industry trends.
• The candidate must be able to independently develop creative contracting and sourcing solutions using established category frameworks.
• The candidate must validate assumptions and ensure sourcing strategies are practical and actionable.
• The candidate must understand when and how to negotiate effectively.
• The candidate will be expected to have experience leading negotiations that support organizational goals and adjusting approaches as needed.
• The candidate will be responsible for leading complex projects and managing multiple deliverables concurrently.
• The candidate must use appropriate tools and methods to monitor progress, manage risks, and communicate changes proactively.
• 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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