Category Manager

Category Manager About CoolIT Systems Inc. Founded in Calgary, Alberta in 2001, CoolIT Systems is the leading Direct Liquid Cooling technology provider for data centers, supercomputers, and desktop computers. We design and manufacture solutions used by the largest tech companies globally. Recognized as one of “The Americas’ Fastest Growing Companies 2023” by Financial Times and honored with the Deloitte Fast 50 Clean Technology award in 2022, as well as the Deloitte Fast 500 distinctions in both 2021 and 2022, CoolIT's rapid growth is capturing global attention. As demand for generative AI, high performance computing and cloud solutions rapidly expands, there has never been a more exciting time to join our team. Role WHAT YOU’LL DO: CoolIT Systems, Inc. is seeking an experienced Category Manager to join our Calgary team! In this role, you will be responsible for the strategic sourcing of materials, supplier performance and contract management, global supplier engagement, and vendor master management. The ideal candidate possesses strong analytical skills, a deep understanding of the strategic sourcing process, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to drive data-based decision-making. Experience in engineering, prototype build, NPI, and manufacturing environment is highly valued. Responsibilities * Strategic sourcing of materials (e.g., parts, components, and assemblies) that reflects the needs of the business with alignment to SCM Sourcing Strategies, quality requirements, including QMS documentation, regulatory, and financial frameworks. * Leveraging market intel data analysis to drive decision making. * Supplier performance, contract management, Supplier Relationship and Performance Management (SRPM) including supplier scorecards, addressing cost of poor performance, executing cost recovery activities, contract execution and management, etc. * Global supplier engagement with ownership of the Supplier Lifecycle (SLM), from identification through to supplier offboarding. * Vendor master management in the ERP (NetSuite). * Drive supplier negotiations creating and/or renewing supply agreements that deliver cost savings, avoidance, mitigate risk, secure supply, and meet lead times, etc. * Establish and maintain internal customer relationships with teams including Finance, Supplier Quality, Engineering, etc. * Define respective strategic sourcing strategies by category to drive business strategy and operational objectives. Who You Are Basic Qualifications: * Post secondary in Supply Chain Management, Business, and/or Engineering. * 8+ years of experience in strategic sourcing, category and supplier management, and supply chain management. * Working experience with a diverse supplier base, leading supplier performance management. * Development and execution of category sourcing strategies. * Experience in RFX from supplier selection through to contract award. * Ownership and negotiation of MSAs. Preferred Qualifications * Experience working within an engineering, prototype build, NPI, and manufacturing environment. * Moderate level experience in NetSuite (updating data and transacting). * SCMP or CPSM certified. * Aptitude in understanding technical drawings and specifications. * Experience in training and mentorship in best practice in sourcing, RFX, MSAs, etc. * Experience with global suppliers outside of Canada. Skills * Ability to work in a fast environment and rapidly adapt to evolving priorities. * Ability to remain current with new technology, new business models, supplier base manufacturing capabilities, general market intelligence. * Critical thinking and quantitative analysis and the ability to drive data-based decision-making. * Strong communication skills with the ability to work with professionals of various backgrounds in a collaborative manner. * Organized, results driven, and ability to prioritize tasks. * Ability to extract essential information and summarize opportunities, to develop actionable insights from complex, high volume, fluid data. * Ability to build relationships with key stakeholders internally and externally. * Influencing without authority. * Managing and aligning internal expectations with supplier capabilities. WHY COOLIT? We strive to be an employer of choice and as such we believe in rewarding our employees with career and development opportunities that will maintain and strengthen our culture while aligning to our vision and values. Benefits We are a company that is full of vibrant, innovative people who love what we do. Our comprehensive benefits package includes: * Vacation and flex days, and paid company-wide shutdown during the holiday season. * Comprehensive benefits including Dental, Drugs, Optical, Paramedical and Health Spending. These costs are covered by CoolIT and are enacted from your first day. * Dress for your day – in a casual yet professional environment. * Retention rewards like “The Big Coffee Break” that reward tenure with additional vacation time and a monetary bonus. * Company-funded RRSP contributions to support your long-term financial goals. We thank every candidate in advance, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Successful candidates for this position will be required to undergo background checks including criminal records check and education.

The Category Manager is responsible for the strategic sourcing of materials, managing supplier performance, and overseeing global supplier engagement. This includes executing contract negotiations, managing the vendor master in NetSuite, and aligning sourcing strategies with business objectives.

Candidates need a post-secondary degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering and over 8 years of experience in strategic sourcing and supplier management. Proficiency in RFX processes, MSA negotiations, and experience in manufacturing or NPI environments is highly valued.

• Vacation and flex days • Paid company-wide holiday shutdown • Dental insurance • Drug insurance • Optical insurance • Paramedical insurance • Health spending account • Casual dress code • Retention rewards • Company-funded RRSP contributions

• Data analysisPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Performance Management
• Contract Management
• Vendor Master Management
• Data Analysis
• Negotiation
• RFX Process
• Supplier Relationship Management
• Quantitative Analysis
• Stakeholder Management
• Critical Thinking
• NetSuite
• Technical Drawing Interpretation
• NPI
• Supply Chain Management
• Risk Mitigation

• Logistics
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Engineering
• Technology

Minimum education

Professional degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week