Senior Category Mgmt Specialist

Irene discovered SUPPORT working at TJX

On top of feeling encouraged and supported, Irene truly believes that TJX is also a fun place to work. You'll join a team that will challenge you while giving you opportunities to grow. Feel valued with a team that will support you along the way.

What you'll discover

Eligible Associates can look forward to:

• State-of-the-art amenities at our eco-friendly Home Office. Take a tour HERE!

• One-of-a-kind, inclusive culture
• Enjoy the Best of Both with our Hybrid work model
• Health benefits that take effect your first day
• Management Incentive and Stock Plans
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Dedicated training and on-the-job resources to enhance your development
• Three weeks' vacation with the option to buy an additional week through our Vacation Trade Program
• Merchandise discount for yourself and eligible family members at all TJX Canada stores
• Associate and Family Assistance Program to support healthy living

What you'll do

It's safe to say, there's no shortage of variety in what we do. Here are some key accountabilities of the role:

• The purpose of this role is to support sourcing, contracting and category management efforts for all non-merchandise areas of the business. This role has an impact on supplier selection, adding value to the business and supporting various business partners across the organization
• Supports Global Category Management Teams to deliver regional and global sourcing events across all assigned categories including sourcing administration and event support
• Leads low to medium value/complexity strategic sourcing initiatives and the implementation of category strategies
• Collaborates with cross functional / cross regional teams to drive value for the business, while maintaining high quality service standards. Ensures key Business Partner alignment and satisfaction. Participates in execution of contracts and ensuring compliance to TJX Approval Authority Schedule and Audit requirements

What you'll need

To begin your career with us, we require the following:

• Minimum 3 years strategic sourcing, procurement or related experience; experience in the retail industry and managing multinational Business Partners and suppliers

• Knowledge of RFx requirements including sourcing event structure, selecting suppliers to participate, building RFx criteria and deciding upon timing, length, type and complexity of RFI, RFP and/or e-Auction
• Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills with ability to influence business partners, to help prioritize activities and resources to meet the organization needs, build rapport and credibility to be a trusted advisor; bilingualism an asset
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills to provide solutions; ability to leverage prior experience and adapt quickly to the changing work environment to make effective decisions, revise business strategies to support the vision of the organization; solid understanding of financial planning, business tools and reports to make business recommendations
• Good 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 solutions

Salary Range: $73,190 - $102,410*

*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.

Posting details

• Internal TJX Associates: please review this opportunity with your direct supervisor or manager prior to submitting an application. In order to be considered, please attach your completed Internal Candidate Endorsement Form to your application.

Every day is an opportunity to discover something new about our business, our partnerships and even something exciting about yourself. By becoming a member of our TJX Canada family, you'll have the full support of a diverse, close-knit group of people across our Distributions Centres, Retail Stores (Winners, HomeSense, Marshalls) and our Office locations. Are you ready to Discover Different?

Here at TJX Canada, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to the inclusion and accommodation of all individuals.