Senior Category Manager, Strategic Procurement (2 Positions Available)
Top Benefits
About the role
Please Note: If you are a current Algonquin College employee, apply to this job via the Workday application.
Department:
Strategic Procurement
Position Type:
Full-Time Administrative
Salary Range:
$87,240.00-$109,049.00-Annual
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36.25
Anticipated Start Date:
December 01, 2025
Length of Contract:
Posting Information
Posting Closing Date:
October 31, 2025
Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.
Job Description:
The Senior Category Manager is responsible and accountable to process, from inception to finalization, large, complicated, and often confidential, Requests for Proposals for the College. The incumbent is responsible for the coordination and negotiation of major contracts for goods and services.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum three (3) year Diploma/Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance or other related fields;
- Approved procurement courses as part of a formal supply-chain program would be an asset. (Certified Supply Chain Management Professional – (CSCMP) courses, Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) courses, The National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) courses, or Public Sector Procurement Program (PSPP))
- Leadership, motivation and team building skills. Conflict resolution skills. Ability to understand and apply internal control standards in a large organization. Ability to maintain standards for efficiency and effectiveness. Interpersonal communication skills. Comfortable working with a PC and mainframe financial packages along with a working knowledge of spreadsheet software. Strong analytical and co-ordination skills. Strong ethical and moral values, with the ability to work with candor oftentimes restricted information;
- Minimum seven (7) years experience;
- The Senior Category Manager is expected to discharge his/her responsibilities with a high degree of freedom. The clients of the Procurement Department often have little time or knowledge to define expectations. Given the lack of definition, the incumbent is expected to define processes and deliverables. Examples include committing the College to participate in consortium purchasing activities, contributing to the efficient administration of the College by ensuring that purchasing controls are set up and maintained and approving and reviewing financial commitments made by College Departments to ensure college policy is followed.
* Vacancy is for P22731, P17900
This position is eligible for hybrid work with in 1-2 days per month on-site in conjunction with the College's Flexible Work Arrangement Policy.
https://www.algonquincollege.com/policies/hr26/
(subject to change).
Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources department at humanresources@algonquincollege.com. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
About Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
Algonquin’s success in numbers:
- 90% of graduates have jobs within six months of graduation
- 96% of graduates would recommend Algonquin to others
- 92% of employers are happy with the quality of Algonquin programs
Situated across three beautiful campuses in Ottawa, Pembroke and Perth, Algonquin provides an extensive range of hands-on learning programs, offering degrees, advanced diplomas, diplomas, graduate certificates and certificates.
As the largest college in eastern Ontario, we continue to expand our facilities — with four major new buildings in three years — accommodating an ever-growing student population, supported by innovative technologies, unique programs, and experienced professors with a passion for applied learning.
Our ‘Fourth Campus’ is the limitless, virtual territory of online studies and support.
If you’re ready to start a career, or enhance the one you have, the Centre for Continuing and Online Learning gives you options:
Full-time Online If you’re a self-directed and committed learner, full-time online programs give you an alternate, flexible way to achieve a diploma or certificate.
Part- time Online Part-time online learning allows you to work around your busy schedule from your own home, or anywhere.
Part-time On Campus For some students, learning is easier face-to-face. Studying part-time on campus is all about gaining skills through hands-on experience in specialized labs.
Senior Category Manager, Strategic Procurement (2 Positions Available)
Top Benefits
About the role
Please Note: If you are a current Algonquin College employee, apply to this job via the Workday application.
Department:
Strategic Procurement
Position Type:
Full-Time Administrative
Salary Range:
$87,240.00-$109,049.00-Annual
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
36.25
Anticipated Start Date:
December 01, 2025
Length of Contract:
Posting Information
Posting Closing Date:
October 31, 2025
Please note: jobs are posted until 11:59 pm on the job closing date.
Job Description:
The Senior Category Manager is responsible and accountable to process, from inception to finalization, large, complicated, and often confidential, Requests for Proposals for the College. The incumbent is responsible for the coordination and negotiation of major contracts for goods and services.
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum three (3) year Diploma/Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Finance or other related fields;
- Approved procurement courses as part of a formal supply-chain program would be an asset. (Certified Supply Chain Management Professional – (CSCMP) courses, Purchasing Management Association of Canada (PMAC) courses, The National Institute of Governmental Purchasing (NIGP) courses, or Public Sector Procurement Program (PSPP))
- Leadership, motivation and team building skills. Conflict resolution skills. Ability to understand and apply internal control standards in a large organization. Ability to maintain standards for efficiency and effectiveness. Interpersonal communication skills. Comfortable working with a PC and mainframe financial packages along with a working knowledge of spreadsheet software. Strong analytical and co-ordination skills. Strong ethical and moral values, with the ability to work with candor oftentimes restricted information;
- Minimum seven (7) years experience;
- The Senior Category Manager is expected to discharge his/her responsibilities with a high degree of freedom. The clients of the Procurement Department often have little time or knowledge to define expectations. Given the lack of definition, the incumbent is expected to define processes and deliverables. Examples include committing the College to participate in consortium purchasing activities, contributing to the efficient administration of the College by ensuring that purchasing controls are set up and maintained and approving and reviewing financial commitments made by College Departments to ensure college policy is followed.
* Vacancy is for P22731, P17900
This position is eligible for hybrid work with in 1-2 days per month on-site in conjunction with the College's Flexible Work Arrangement Policy.
https://www.algonquincollege.com/policies/hr26/
(subject to change).
Algonquin College values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We offer an inclusive work environment and encourage applications from all qualified individuals. If you require accommodation during the recruitment process please contact the Human Resources department at humanresources@algonquincollege.com. While we thank all those who apply, only those to be interviewed will be contacted.
About Algonquin College of Applied Arts and Technology
Algonquin’s success in numbers:
- 90% of graduates have jobs within six months of graduation
- 96% of graduates would recommend Algonquin to others
- 92% of employers are happy with the quality of Algonquin programs
Situated across three beautiful campuses in Ottawa, Pembroke and Perth, Algonquin provides an extensive range of hands-on learning programs, offering degrees, advanced diplomas, diplomas, graduate certificates and certificates.
As the largest college in eastern Ontario, we continue to expand our facilities — with four major new buildings in three years — accommodating an ever-growing student population, supported by innovative technologies, unique programs, and experienced professors with a passion for applied learning.
Our ‘Fourth Campus’ is the limitless, virtual territory of online studies and support.
If you’re ready to start a career, or enhance the one you have, the Centre for Continuing and Online Learning gives you options:
Full-time Online If you’re a self-directed and committed learner, full-time online programs give you an alternate, flexible way to achieve a diploma or certificate.
Part- time Online Part-time online learning allows you to work around your busy schedule from your own home, or anywhere.
Part-time On Campus For some students, learning is easier face-to-face. Studying part-time on campus is all about gaining skills through hands-on experience in specialized labs.