Category Procurement Specialist

YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

• Serve as a subject matter expert and mentor to enhance the skills and knowledge of procurement coordinator and other team members.
• Collaborate with category owners and managers to align sourcing and procurement plans with global business objectives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers to ensure favourable terms and performance.
• Lead strategic projects.
• Risk management initiatives and provide clear visibility into procurement challenges and opportunities.
• Aid in finding cost reduction opportunities.
• Assist in contract negotiations and coordinate with legal and strategic sourcing teams to secure comprehensive agreements.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication and ensure cohesive implementation of procurement practices across the team.
• Identify and proactively resolve supply chain issues, collaborating with procurement coordinators and managers to develop action plans.
• Influence stakeholders on supply chain and sourcing initiatives.
• Understand sourcing market landscape.
• Understand and evaluate the impacts of both strategic and tactical decisions on the short-term strategy of the supply base.

YOU WILL THRIVE IN THIS ROLE IF YOU HAVE THE FOLLOWING QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain management, or related areas.
• Strong expertise in strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management.
• Excellent mentoring, communication, and team collaboration skills.
• Proficiency in SAP and IBP is an asset.
• Bilingual proficiency in French and English; Spanish is an advantage.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities.

ACKNOWLEDGING THE POWER OF DIVERSITY BRP is dedicated to nurturing a culture that invites, connects, and propels the ambitions of people of all backgrounds, profiles, beliefs and experiences. Ultimately, the diversity and uniqueness of our people fuel our ingenuity and set the course for the path ahead! For this reason, we value diversity and we strive to always push each other forward to build an inclusive workplace where every employee feels like they belong, where they can grow and find meaning.  AT BRP, WHEN WE TALK ABOUT BENEFITS, WE GO ALL IN. Let’s start with a strong foundation — You want it, we have it:

• Annual bonus based on the company’s financial results
• Generous paid time away
• Pension plan
• Collective saving opportunities
• Industry leading healthcare fully paid by BRP

What about some feel good perks:

• Flexible work schedule
• A summer schedule that varies by department and location
• Holiday season shutdown
• Educational resources
• Discount on BRP products

WELCOME TO BRP We’re a world leader in recreational vehicles and boats, creating innovative ways to move on snow, water, asphalt, dirt and even in the air. Headquartered in the Canadian town of Valcourt, Quebec, our company is rooted in a spirit of ingenuity and intense customer focus. Today, we operate manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Finland, Australia and Austria, with a workforce made up of close to 20,000 spirited people, all driven by the deeply held belief that at work, as with life itself, it’s not about the destination; It’s about the journey.  #LI-Hybrid #LI-GB1