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Location
Mississauga, ON
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TJX Canada
At TJX Canada, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores—WINNERS, HomeSense, and Marshalls, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer. Here at TJX Canada, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to the inclusion and accommodation of all individuals.
Job Description:
We’re looking for a Category Manager, Indirect, to lead high-impact strategic sourcing initiatives and drive the development of category strategies at TJX Canada. In this leadership role, you will guide cross-functional teams to execute medium to large-scale projects that deliver measurable results and align with organizational objectives. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise, influence business outcomes, and grow your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Join us and make a lasting impact!
Why Work With Us?
We value integrity, respect, and teamwork, encouraging a unique and inclusive culture.
Enjoy Associate discounts at our stores, available to you and eligible family members.
Comprehensive training and development resources designed to help you learn, grow, and succeed.
Immediate access to our Group Benefits package, Associate & Family Assistance Program, and various well-being resources
What You’ll Do:
Manages global strategic supplier relationships and rationalizes supply base; negotiates contract business terms and collaborates with legal to establish proper contracts; monitors and reports category-specific savings and performance metrics
Aligns all regional Sourcing efforts with our Global Category Management teams Establishes a solid partnership with our Global peers and colleagues. Participates in the development of Regional and Global Category Strategies and drives the category planning process
Collects and actively challenges current product or service requirements; presents new sourcing strategies to drive cost savings; recommends new ways to manage demand through process re-design
Ensures, in partnership with Center Of Expertise team, a compliant ‘Source-to-Pay’ process is in place for all eligible Business Partner spend. Use of defined strategic sourcing methodologies, tools, and templates to ensure a fair, open and competitive sourcing process
Identifies and executes against opportunities for specification alignment, process improvement, and demand management
Executes against supplier relationship management programs
Participates on annual and special projects / committees as needed
Actively participate and support the execution of GS&P Value Driver and Strategic Initiatives
Establish or enhance business partnership as a brand ambassador of GS&P, seek business collaboration opportunities between business functions and cross regions where synergy presents. Influence and drive for effective decision making
About You:
Minimum 5-7 years strategic sourcing, procurement or related experience
Bachelor degree or Post-Secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business or equivalent experience
Knowledge and experience in International and domestics freight preferred.
Preferred Certification or working towards: SCMP, (or EU or US equivalents, CIPS, CPSM)
Excellent problem-solving skills including analysis of information (i.e. requirements; description of problems); provide solutions with cost implications to effectively resolve issues and execute strategic solution
Strong PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI/Tableau is an asset along with the ability to perform detailed financial cost analyses and forecasting
Knowledge of procurement/sourcing systems such as Coupa, GEP, Ariba is an asset
Strong presentation skills, with experience presenting information to senior leaders
Solid organizational skills with ability to implement and manage details, prioritize, multi-task and sometimes under time pressure
Demonstrated project management skills including structured project methodologies (i.e. determining needs, researching existing programs, etc.); utilizing multiple sources of information to develop well-structured business recommendations preparing and maintaining detailed development plans for projects; determining project specifications; understanding and applying principles of project control; and knowledge of and ability to use project reporting systems
Developed collaborative, facilitation, active listening and negotiating skills with ability to develop and build relationships with internal and external partners, influence team members and help prioritize activities and resources to meet the organization’s needs; build rapport and credibility to be a trusted advisor
If you’re ready to bring your energy and passion, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a place where every day is a chance to make a difference.
Additional Information: Candidates aged 18 and over will be required to undergo a criminal record check as part of the hiring process. Internal TJX Associates must submit their applications via the Jobs Hub in Workday. Direct applications to this job posting will not be accepted.
Address:
60 Standish Court
Location:
CAN Home Office Mississauga ON
Salary Range: $87,031.00-$131,789.80 /year This represents the expected hiring range and may not represent the full pay range for the position. The salary offered may be higher than the posted range depending on several factors such as relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.
Mississauga, ON
Full job description
TJX Canada
At TJX Canada, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores—WINNERS, HomeSense, and Marshalls, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer. Here at TJX Canada, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to the inclusion and accommodation of all individuals.
Job Description:
We’re looking for a Category Manager, Indirect, to lead high-impact strategic sourcing initiatives and drive the development of category strategies at TJX Canada. In this leadership role, you will guide cross-functional teams to execute medium to large-scale projects that deliver measurable results and align with organizational objectives. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise, influence business outcomes, and grow your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Join us and make a lasting impact!
Why Work With Us?
We value integrity, respect, and teamwork, encouraging a unique and inclusive culture.
Enjoy Associate discounts at our stores, available to you and eligible family members.
Comprehensive training and development resources designed to help you learn, grow, and succeed.
Immediate access to our Group Benefits package, Associate & Family Assistance Program, and various well-being resources
What You’ll Do:
Manages global strategic supplier relationships and rationalizes supply base; negotiates contract business terms and collaborates with legal to establish proper contracts; monitors and reports category-specific savings and performance metrics
Aligns all regional Sourcing efforts with our Global Category Management teams Establishes a solid partnership with our Global peers and colleagues. Participates in the development of Regional and Global Category Strategies and drives the category planning process
Collects and actively challenges current product or service requirements; presents new sourcing strategies to drive cost savings; recommends new ways to manage demand through process re-design
Ensures, in partnership with Center Of Expertise team, a compliant ‘Source-to-Pay’ process is in place for all eligible Business Partner spend. Use of defined strategic sourcing methodologies, tools, and templates to ensure a fair, open and competitive sourcing process
Identifies and executes against opportunities for specification alignment, process improvement, and demand management
Executes against supplier relationship management programs
Participates on annual and special projects / committees as needed
Actively participate and support the execution of GS&P Value Driver and Strategic Initiatives
Establish or enhance business partnership as a brand ambassador of GS&P, seek business collaboration opportunities between business functions and cross regions where synergy presents. Influence and drive for effective decision making
About You:
Minimum 5-7 years strategic sourcing, procurement or related experience
Bachelor degree or Post-Secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business or equivalent experience
Knowledge and experience in International and domestics freight preferred.
Preferred Certification or working towards: SCMP, (or EU or US equivalents, CIPS, CPSM)
Excellent problem-solving skills including analysis of information (i.e. requirements; description of problems); provide solutions with cost implications to effectively resolve issues and execute strategic solution
Strong PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI/Tableau is an asset along with the ability to perform detailed financial cost analyses and forecasting
Knowledge of procurement/sourcing systems such as Coupa, GEP, Ariba is an asset
Strong presentation skills, with experience presenting information to senior leaders
Solid organizational skills with ability to implement and manage details, prioritize, multi-task and sometimes under time pressure
Demonstrated project management skills including structured project methodologies (i.e. determining needs, researching existing programs, etc.); utilizing multiple sources of information to develop well-structured business recommendations preparing and maintaining detailed development plans for projects; determining project specifications; understanding and applying principles of project control; and knowledge of and ability to use project reporting systems
Developed collaborative, facilitation, active listening and negotiating skills with ability to develop and build relationships with internal and external partners, influence team members and help prioritize activities and resources to meet the organization’s needs; build rapport and credibility to be a trusted advisor
If you’re ready to bring your energy and passion, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a place where every day is a chance to make a difference.
Additional Information: Candidates aged 18 and over will be required to undergo a criminal record check as part of the hiring process. Internal TJX Associates must submit their applications via the Jobs Hub in Workday. Direct applications to this job posting will not be accepted.
Address:
60 Standish Court
Location:
CAN Home Office Mississauga ON
Salary Range: $87,031.00-$131,789.80 /year This represents the expected hiring range and may not represent the full pay range for the position. The salary offered may be higher than the posted range depending on several factors such as relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.
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Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Category Manager, Indirect position is now open for candidates interested in the MIS Executive sector. This role in Mississauga offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in MIS Executive is a plus.