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Category Manager - TELUS Procurement

Location:

Vancouver, BC, CA Calgary, AB, CA Toronto, ON, CA

Req ID: 55220

Jobs by Category: People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs

Job Function: Procurement, Supply Chain & Real Estate

Status: Full Time

Schedule: Regular

The Opportunity

Love negotiations, building partnerships, and driving results? We're looking for a strategic Category Manager to join our Procurement team and help us partner with vendors to deliver cutting-edge products and services.

What You'll Own

Sourcing strategy: From spend analysis to RFx creation to supplier selection
Contract management: Negotiate, draft, and execute agreements that drive value
Vendor relationships: Ensure suppliers deliver on commitments and hit performance targets
Data & insights: Analyze spend patterns, track savings, and inform business decisions
Stakeholder collaboration: Partner with internal teams to align on sourcing decisions and strategy

What You Bring

Bachelor's degree and 5-7 years of procurement experience
Expertise in category management
Strong negotiation and contract drafting skills
Proficiency in data analysis (Excel, Ariba, SAP, Google Suite)
Ability to build strong relationships with vendors and internal teams
Problem solver with a "can-do" attitude
Strong communication and project management skills
SCMP/MBA is a major bonus

#LI-REMOTE

Salary Range: $86,000-$136,000

Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan:

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.

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