Strategic Sourcing Category Analyst

Strategic sourcing and supplier negotiations anchor this Category Analyst opportunity with the Manitoba government. Apply research skills across public procurement.Within Procurement and Supply Chain, Category Analysts support strategic source plans and category strategies. The position combines supply market research, spend analysis, tendering, evaluation, negotiation, and contract award. You will work with cross-functional teams while presenting complex information and maintaining productive stakeholder relationships.Key Responsibilities:
Execute category management strategies with cross-functional teamsContribute to category strategies and forecasting activitiesResearch suppliers, markets, and emerging market entrantsProvide technical procurement expertise based on researchLead tendering through RFx, evaluation, negotiation, and awardRequirements:
Education in Business, Supply Chain, or related fieldExperience with tendering, evaluation strategy, supplier selection, and awardsAbility to apply category management tools and methodologiesExperience planning strategic source plan implementationExcellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and time management skillsUse strategic sourcing, category management, supplier evaluation, and negotiation capabilities to support Manitoba government procurement.
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