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.

• 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

• 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.