Horizon Recruitment Inc is conducting the search for a Category Manager to join our client with a large portfolio capital equipment. Our client is looking for an experienced contract management professional to lead major capital equipment purchases; including installation, and maintenance programs. The successful candidate will bring substantial category experience and vendor relationships as well as a proven ability to manage a high workload while also driving process improvements within the supply chain group.

Responsibilities:

• Work with internal stakeholders to review existing vendor agreements and scope of services utilized 
• Source and evaluate vendors for both projects and operations through global tendering process.
• Negotiate long term contracts / agreements with equipment and service partners 
• Manage supplier relationships to ensure time and cost considerations are kept in control and on schedule 
• Manage changes and escalations for any issues that surface during the life of contracts
• Drive process improvement and documentation within the supply chain group

Requirements:

• 8 - 10 years of progressive procurement and category management experience within a large scale business
• A degree in engineering or supply chain; ideally combined with an MBA or masters in a related field.
• Experience and exposure to the major players within heavy equipment, earth moving and engineering 
• Significant RFP preparation and management experience 
• Exceptional spoken and written communication skills 
• Experience working in a fast paced complex environment 
• Experience in a project based environment, ideally from a Mining, Oil & Gas or Civil construction background.

Remuneration:

• $80-$90/hr

Only candidates eligible to work in Canada will be considered

Horizon Recruitment Inc. is a specialized recruitment and search firm with two complimentary practice areas: Finance and Supply Chain.