Category Manager, Indirect Procurement

Arc'teryx Equipment

. Own sourcing and category strategy for Commercial Retail, Store Development, and Facilities .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeNorth Vancouver • CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$108,000 - CA$142,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in strategic sourcing and category management, with a strong focus on supplier negotiations, cost analysis, and value creation. Proven ability to build relationships and influence stakeholders across matrix organizations while driving procurement initiatives and process improvements.

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Strategic Sourcing ManagementSupplier NegotiationCategory Management FrameworksFinancial AnalysisContract Management

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Hard Skills

ProcurementCost AnalysisSpend AnalyticsRFx ProcessesBusiness Case DevelopmentTotal-Cost-Of-Ownership ModelsSavings TrackingSupplier Performance ManagementCategory Strategy DevelopmentProcess Improvement

Soft Skills

Relationship BuildingCommunicationFlexibilityCollaborationInfluencing Without Authority

Tools & Technologies

SAP Ariba P2PContract Management ToolsESourcing ToolsMS Products

Certifications & Qualifications

SCMPISM

Industry Keywords

RetailStore DevelopmentFacilitiesIndirect ProcurementProcurement Governance

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own sourcing and category strategy for Commercial Retail, Store Development, and Facilities
Support additional indirect spend categories based on organizational priorities and business needs
Lead complex RFx processes end to end, including creation, cost analysis, negotiation, and contract execution
Build business cases and supplier evaluation methodologies for executive decision-making
Drive supplier negotiations involving commercial terms, service models, performance measures, sustainability requirements, and continuous improvement commitments
Analyze spend, build total-cost-of-ownership models, and set savings baselines
Track, validate, and report savings and value delivered to Procurement and Finance leadership
Develop category insights through spend analytics, supplier market intelligence, and benchmarking
Identify and quantify cost reduction, cost avoidance, process improvement, and value creation opportunities
Establish value creation pipelines and support annual budgeting and forecasting through procurement initiatives
Present sourcing outcomes, business cases, and value realization results to senior leadership
Manage supplier performance and relationships
Develop supplier relationship management strategies for key suppliers
Partner with suppliers to identify innovation, operational improvement, and sustainability opportunities
Partner with senior leaders and stakeholders across functions and countries on procurement projects
Advise business leaders with market intelligence, procurement expertise, and strategic sourcing recommendations
Influence stakeholders without direct authority and build alignment across matrix organizations
Advise internal stakeholders on sourcing and procurement capabilities, policies, and processes
Champion global procurement policies, tools, systems, and procedures
Build the Indirect Procurement function through process improvements, best practices, and excellence projects
Contribute to procurement governance, policies, standards, and category management methodologies
Advance procurement maturity and enterprise value through standardization, transformation initiatives, systems adoption, stakeholder engagement, change management, and best practices
Report to the Director, Indirect Procurement

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of professional experience in procurement or comparable experience
Minimum 3+ years of experience leading as a Strategic Sourcing Manager or Category Manager in Procurement
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Operations Management, Business Process Management, Finance, STEM, Marketing, or equivalent experience
Strong ability to communicate and build relationships with internal and external stakeholders at all levels
Strong commercial acumen, financial analysis, and business case development skills
Flexibility and adaptability when faced with ambiguity
Ability to balance autonomy and collaboration
Knowledge of category management frameworks
Experience developing and implementing category strategies
Experience leading complex RFx projects
Experience leading negotiations and delivering sustainable improvements and savings
Contracting and contract management experience
Comfortable working in a matrix organization
Ability to travel, including international travel, as required
Experience in retail real estate, store development, or facilities is a plus
Experience with SAP Ariba P2P or similar procurement tools, MS products, contract management tools, and eSourcing tools is a plus
SCMP, ISM, or other professional procurement designation is a plus
Experience in a vertical retail organization is a plus
Experience building a procurement function or its processes from scratch is a plus

Benefits

Comp & perks

Extended health, dental, and vision coverage
Mental health support
Fertility benefits
Gender-affirming care
24/7 Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
RRSP matching
Eligibility for Arc'teryx Annual Incentive Plan
Access to Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP), where applicable
Paid time off
Wellness time
No Wasted Day program with dedicated paid days to get outside and explore
Parental leave top-up
Nesting period for new parents
Professional development opportunities
Arc'teryx Academies outdoor skill-building events
Employee Belonging Councils
Employee discounts
Pro Deals with exclusive discounted pricing on gear