Category Manager - Procurement

WHO WE ARE:

At Arterra Wines Canada, we aim to inspire the simple joys of life, and we come to work every day with a shared passion to build wine brands people love. As a pioneer in the Canadian wine industry with 150 years of experience, our success is driven by our people. We work together with integrity and pride, striving to reach our fullest potential every day, and we’re looking for people who do the same.

We are undergoing a pivotal transformation, actively in search of dynamic individuals poised to make a substantial impact within our ever-evolving organization. Are you someone who embraces change and excels in diverse roles that span across various functions? If so, we look forward to hearing from you!

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Category Manager, Procurement is responsible for developing and executing category sourcing strategies that optimize total cost of ownership while ensuring high standards of quality and reliable supply. Leads procurement activities supporting commercialization and new product development, partnering cross-functionally to enable successful product launches. Oversees inventory management to balance availability with cost efficiency and drives a robust pipeline of savings initiatives to mitigate inflationary pressures and deliver continuous value improvement.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with cross-functional stakeholders to design category strategies that align with business objectives across cost, innovation, sustainability, quality, service, and safety.
• Develop and implement comprehensive category sourcing plans that deliver value through strategic sourcing, design-to-value initiatives, and a strong pipeline of savings opportunities.
• Own end-to-end supplier lifecycle management for assigned categories, including supplier selection, onboarding, contract negotiation, performance monitoring, risk mitigation, and exit management.
• Partner with materials planning to optimize inventory levels, leading initiatives to align inventory performance with annual targets.
• Oversee supplier forecasting and onboarding activities, including demand alignment, new item setup, and pricing /catalog implementation.
• Manage monthly PPV reporting, delivering clear variance analysis, insights, and updated forecasts to support financial planning.
• Lead procurement support for product lifecycle activities, including new product development (NPD), line extensions, product changes, refurbishments, and discontinuations.
• Deliver structured procurement packaging responses through the IMB commercialization process, ensuring clear communication, cross-functional alignment, and ownership of outcomes.
• Ensure compliance with procurement core and premium guardrails, proactively escalating for alignment and approvals where required.
• Support design-to-value (DTV) initiatives by coordinating refurbishment efforts, facilitating collaboration with marketing, and enabling the introduction of new materials while minimizing packaging write-offs.

WHAT YOU BRING:

• University Designation (Business, Economics and/or Supply Chain)
• 10+ years strategic sourcing / category management experience
• CSCMP or equivalent designation

WHATE WE OFFER:

·        Hybrid work model, allowing employees to balance remote and in-office work.

·        Competitive Salary and Bonus.

·        Benefits and Pension Plan.

·        Product Allowances.

·        Training & Development Programs.

·        Tuition Reimbursement.

·        Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility. 

·        A chance to explore and learn more about the Wine industry.

Compensation: Budgeted Range – $97,301.00 -$133,789.00 The budgeted range takes into account several factors and qualifications that are considered in making compensation decisions including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements. Base pay is only one component of the total rewards offering at Arterra.

The budgeted range will align with qualifications, including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements.

We are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.