Teledyne Technologies IncorporatedVerified Job Source

Category Manager, Supply Chain Efficiency

Waterloo, ON
Hybrid
Posted Aug 31, 2026
1 position

$83,600–$111,500 / year

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Employment type: Full-time
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Minimum education: Bachelor’s degree
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week

Job summary

Lead the business implementation and optimization of the Ivalua procurement platform while integrating it with SAP S/4HANA. Standardize procurement processes and drive automation across multiple sites to improve operational efficiency and decision-making.

Job details

Be visionary Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins. Job Description Category Manager (Procurement Transformation Lead) Join a procurement transformation initiative within Teledyne, part of Teledyne Technologies, serving advanced technology and manufacturing markets. This role offers a unique opportunity to shape how procurement operates across multiple sites and regions while helping implement modern digital procurement processes and tools. Working closely with Supply Chain, Finance, IT, and Operations teams, you will lead the adoption and optimization of the Ivalua procurement platform and support integration with SAP S/4HANA. This is an individual contributor role with significant influence across the organisation, focused on driving procurement excellence, standardisation, automation, and continuous improvement. What you’ll do Lead the business implementation and ongoing enhancement of the Ivalua procurement platform. Support integration activities between Ivalua, SAP S/4HANA, and related enterprise systems. Standardise procurement processes, workflows, approvals, and governance across multiple sites. Improve supplier onboarding, sourcing, contract management, and purchasing activities. Identify and implement opportunities to automate manual procurement processes. Develop reporting and analytics that improve visibility and decision-making. Partner with Procurement, Finance, IT, and Manufacturing teams to drive adoption and change. Support procurement transformation initiatives across North America and Europe. Champion best practices and continuous process improvement. What you need Required: Strong analytical, project management, and change management capabilities. Required: Proven ability to influence stakeholders across functions and locations. Required: Experience participating in or leading SAP S/4HANA and/or Ivalua implementations. Required: Experience with procurement processes, master data, and system workflows. Required: Procure-to-Pay (P2P) and/or Source-to-Pay (S2P) experience with indirect category management responsibility. Advantage: Experience integrating Ivalua with SAP S/4HANA. Required: Self-motivated, accountable, and adaptable in evolving business environments. Required: Degree in Business, Computer Science, Data Science, Economics, or equivalent experience. What we offer Opportunity to lead a high-impact procurement transformation. Exposure to global, cross-functional collaboration. Meaningful work supporting advanced technology manufacturing operations. Access to experienced business and technical leaders. Broad scope with the ability to influence future procurement processes. Professional growth within a global technology organisation. What happens next Applications will be reviewed by the recruitment team, followed by a recruiter conversation and interviews with key stakeholders. Timelines may vary based on business needs. This position is on-site and requires occasional travel, including potential international travel. Salary Range: $83,600.00-$111,500.000 The anticipated salary range listed for this role is only an estimate. Actual compensation for successful candidates is carefully determined based on several factors including, but not limited to, location, local regulations (such as minimum wage), education/training, work experience, key skills, and type of position. Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions. Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires strong project management, change management, and analytical skills with proven experience in SAP S/4HANA or Ivalua implementations. Candidates must have a degree in a relevant field and experience in procurement processes, specifically P2P or S2P.