CATEGORY MANAGEMENT LEAD

Job ID: 55283

Job Category: Finance, Accounting & Purchasing

Division & Section: Purchasing & Materials Management, Purchasing Client Services

Work Location: 100 Queen Street West, Toronto, ON M5G 1P5

Job Type & Duration: Full-TIme, 2 Permanent Vacancies

Salary Range: $94,905.00 - $128,386.00

Ideal Hiring Zone: $106,063.00 - $114,994.00 

Shift Information: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week 

Affiliation: Non-Union

Number of Positions Open: 2

Posting Period: 20-Jan-2026 to 03-Feb-2026 

The Purchasing & Materials Management Division is a critical function within the City of Toronto's complex multi-site, multi-division, and multi-stakeholder environment, partnering with all City divisions, designated agencies, and corporations to procure goods and services at the best value. As part of its commitment to ensuring open, fair, equitable and accessible business processes and practices, the Division utilizes a fair and transparent procurement process, provides leadership and quality customer service, and implements the highest standards of business ethics across the organization.

Job Description:

This posting is to fill up to two (2) strategic sourcing (procurement) roles within the Construction & Facilities Management, Operations & Maintenance categories.

The Category Management Lead will be a procurement and supply chain professional with a track record of strategically sourcing reliable vendors, negotiating complex contracts and achieving savings and best value for their clients. Reporting to the Manager, Category Management and Strategic Sourcing, you will manage various strategic sourcing initiatives in your respective category. Your role includes but is not limited to the development and execution of sourcing strategies and delivery of assigned solicitation RFx packages with compliance to City's By-laws, policies and procedures.

 Major Responsibilities:

• Leads end-to-end strategic sourcing initiatives, including market research and analysis, spend analytics, cost modeling, sourcing strategy development, RFx creation and management, supplier negotiations, and contracting.
• Recommends and develops sourcing strategies, solicitation and evaluation methodologies based on project complexity, risk, and timelines to ensure compliance and best value outcomes.
• Executes the development of competitive RFx documents and complex negotiation strategies in collaboration with internal stakeholders and subject matter experts.
• Provides strategic guidance to client divisions, supporting their procurement planning, benchmarking, supplier engagement, and performance reporting needs.
• Manages a portfolio of contracts and sourcing initiatives across one or more assigned categories, including Roster and Vendor of Record (VOR) arrangements, and reports on category performance to leadership.
• Supports in the development and implementation category-specific procurement plans in alignment with divisional priorities, project pipelines, and City-wide financial and operational goals.
• Oversees contract implementation in partnership with divisional clients, providing project and change management support to ensure operational readiness and adoption.
• Develops professional reports, presentations, and briefing materials to support procurement recommendations, including Council and Committee reports related to contract awards.
• Leads supplier briefings, debriefings, and information sessions throughout the procurement lifecycle.
• Ensures documentation is accurate, complete, and audit-ready, in compliance with City's procurement policies and record-keeping standards.
• Supports procurement-related dispute resolution processes through preparation of relevant documentation and analysis.
• Provides coaching, mentorship, and guidance to assigned staff to foster continuous learning, innovation, and high performance.
• Coordinates with various City divisions including but not limited to Legal, Insurance and Risk Management, Financial Planning and Policy divisions to ensure RFx solicitations and contracts mitigate financial, operations, and legal risk while adhering to public procurement guidelines and City By-laws.

Key Qualifications:

1. Must have post-secondary education in Business, Economics, Finance, Engineering, Information Technology, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.  Designations such as SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional) or PMP (Project Management Professional) are considered assets.
2. Extensive experience in strategic sourcing and procurement (including but not limited to development and execution of sourcing strategies, and RFx packages), with a proven track record of leading and delivering complex sourcing projects.
3. Considerable experience in project management skills, including the ability to plan, prioritize, and manage multiple high-impact initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
4. Experience leading, mentoring, and motivating staff, fostering teamwork and knowledge sharing.
5. Experience in contract negotiations, supplier performance management, and cost optimization.
6. Considerable experience using eProcurement and enterprise such as (e.g., SAP, Ariba, S4Hanna, Oracle)
7. Extensive experience and proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced skills in Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.
8. Familiarity with broad-based sourcing strategies, including demand management, total cost of ownership reduction, and Supplier Relationship Management (SRM).
9. Preferred relevant category experience in one or more of the following areas: construction, facilities maintenance, operations, and/or capital delivery.
10. Knowledge of Ontario employment-related legislation (e.g., OHSA, Human Rights Code, Employment Standards Act) is considered an asset.
11. Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision while exercising sound judgment.
12. Stakeholder management, interpersonal, communication, and problem-solving skills, with a demonstrated ability to build effective working relationships.
13. Ability to conduct work in a professional, ethical, confidential, and transparent manner, aligned with corporate values and the City’s Code of Conduct.
14. Knowledge of public procurement practices, policies, and applicable legislation, including the Ontario Construction Act, CCDC documents, and relevant municipal or provincial procurement regulations is preferred.
     

Note To Current City of Toronto Employees 

City of Toronto employees are eligible to apply for the posted job opportunity, but cannot hold two different jobs. To be considered for this job posting, you must indicate that you are a "Current City of Toronto employee" on the on-line application form, and provide your "Employee Number".

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

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