Drive Transformation. Optimize Impact. Redefine Procurement.

Join our team and what we'll accomplish together

As a Category Leader within the TELUS Transformation Procurement team, you'll have the opportunity to not only apply and hone your expertise but also drive new best practices, with a specific focus on the Supplier Risk Management Program across TELUS. In this pivotal role, you'll collaborate with and provide consultation and intelligence to Vice Presidents across the organization on strategic sourcing and supplier due diligence for multi-million dollar spending with global brands. Your influence will extend to shaping the next generation of practitioners as you partner with and guide our category teams to develop and execute a robust Supplier Risk strategy through sound internal and external data intelligence and analysis. Together, you'll set a new standard for global procurement industry leadership and create a lasting legacy. At TELUS, we are audaciously obsessed with doing better for our customers every single day, and this role offers you the platform to make that vision a reality.

What you’ll do

• Develop, execute, and manage TELUS' global Supplier Risk Management Program, including governance, compliance strategy, and expansion across all categories
• Lead cross-functional collaboration with internal stakeholders (legal, business, risk, audit) and supplier account teams to achieve procurement objectives and drive compliance with Supplier Due Diligence policies
• Manage the relationship with third-party risk management platform provider and optimize e-procurement tools to deliver efficiencies and compliance
• Implement program monitoring frameworks, conduct milestone reviews and risk assessments, and execute corrective actions to ensure program performance
• Create executive communications and strategic recommendations, translating complex data into actionable insights for investment decisions and optimized supplier due diligence strategies
• Influence key strategic decisions through clear storytelling, impactful thought leadership, and a consultative approach that supports profitable growth while reducing third-party risk
• Apply expert skills in data analytics, market research, sourcing, relationship management, and contract management to drive best-in-class risk management strategies
• Coach and mentor team members while optimizing the transformational delivery model to maximize impact across the organization
• Improve Third Party Risk Management processes by implementing collaboration tools and leveraging automation, RPA, and GenAI to streamline activities and improve data accuracy

Qualifications

What you bring

• Proven experience in developing, implementing, and delivering Supplier Risk Management programs and Supplier Due Diligence strategies at an enterprise level

• Expertise in Third Party Risk Management platforms, tools, and working with various third-party suppliers

• Strong understanding of strategic sourcing concepts, negotiation theory, and procurement best practices for products and services

• Exceptional Strategic Vendor Management subject-matter expertise with demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective partnerships with stakeholders and senior leaders

• Outstanding communication, influencing, and negotiation skills (written and oral) with ability to engage internal and external stakeholders at all levels

• Excellent business and financial acumen with strong analytical capabilities to translate data and intelligence into actionable insights and strategic recommendations

• Proven program and project management experience with track record of execution excellence

• Embraces change and innovation with ability to drive transformational initiatives

• Bachelor's degree in any domain

Great-to-haves

• Strong financial acumen

Advanced knowledge of English is required because you will most of the time interact in English with external parties (clients, suppliers, candidates, external partners, etc.); interact in English with internal parties (colleagues, internal partners, stakeholders, etc.); and work with IT tools whose interface is only accessible in English as part of this position's main responsibilities given its international scope.

Salary Range: $95,000-$143,000

Performance Bonus or Sales Incentive Plan: 15%

Actual total compensation will be determined based on factors such as knowledge, skills, performance and experience. In addition, TELUS offers rewarding benefits, which may vary per job function, such as:

• Comprehensive total rewards package highlighting competitive salary and bonus structures, minimum 3 weeks of vacation, and flexible benefits plan to meet the needs of you and your family
• Flexibility to work in-office, virtually or a combination of both
• Generous company matched pension and share purchase programs
• Opportunity to give back to communities in which we work, live and serve
• Career growth and learning & development opportunities to develop your skills
• And much more …

A bit about us

We’re a people-focused, customer-first, purpose-driven team who works together every day to innovate and do good. We improve lives through our technology solutions and foster a culture of innovation that empowers team members to solve complex problems and create remarkable human outcomes in a digital world.

You’ll find our engaging, high-performance culture personally fulfilling, professionally challenging, and financially rewarding. We’re committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities based on ability. Your unique contributions and talents will be valued and respected here. When you join our team, you’re helping us make the future friendly.

Note for Quebec candidates: if knowledge of English is required for this position, it is because the team member will be asked, on a regular basis, to interact in English with external or internal parties or to use English applications or software as part of their tasks.

People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs

Across People & Culture, Finance and Corporate Affairs, we are the diverse and talented team responsible for making sure TELUS is managed as a world-leading organization.