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 teams
Contribute to category strategies and forecasting activities
Research suppliers, markets, and emerging market entrants
Provide technical procurement expertise based on research
Lead tendering through RFx, evaluation, negotiation, and award
Requirements:
Education in Business, Supply Chain, or related field

Experience with tendering, evaluation strategy, supplier selection, and awards
Ability to apply category management tools and methodologies
Experience planning strategic source plan implementation
Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal, and time management skills
Use strategic sourcing, category management, supplier evaluation, and negotiation capabilities to support Manitoba government procurement.