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Category Manager, INDIRECT (goods and services not for resale)
Mississauga, ON L5R 0G1
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On-site
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Full-time
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1w ago
Compensation
CA$87,031 - CA$131,789
Benefits & Perks
•Healthcare
•401(k)
•Equity
•Learning Budget
•Mental Health
•Healthcare
•401k
•Equity
•Learning
•Mental Health
Required Skills
Strategic sourcing
Procurement
Financial analysis
Project management
Negotiation
PowerPoint
Excel
TJX Canada
At TJX Canada, every day brings new opportunities for growth, exploration, and achievement. You’ll be part of our vibrant team that embraces diversity, fosters collaboration, and prioritizes your development. Whether you’re working in our Distribution Centers, Corporate Offices, or Retail Stores—WINNERS, Home Sense, and Marshalls, you’ll find abundant opportunities to learn, thrive, and make an impact. Come join our TJX family—a Fortune 100 company and the world’s leading off-price retailer. Here at TJX Canada, we are an equal opportunity employer committed to the inclusion and accommodation of all individuals.
Job Description:
We’re looking for a Category Manager, Indirect, to lead high‑impact strategic sourcing initiatives and drive the development of category strategies at TJX Canada. In this leadership role, you will guide cross‑functional teams to execute medium‑ to large‑scale projects that deliver measurable results and align with organizational objectives. Preferred experience includes Supply Chain, HR, Fixtures, and Construction. This is a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise, influence business outcomes, and grow your career in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Join us and make a lasting impact!
Why Work With Us?
- We value integrity, respect, and teamwork, encouraging a unique and inclusive culture
- Immediate access to our Group Benefits package, including a Health Care Spending Account, Associate & Family Assistance Program, and various well-being resources
- Management Incentive Plan along with a robust Retirement Savings Program
- A competitive vacation package, paired with a Vacation Trade Program that allows you to opt in for an extra week
- Enjoy Associate discounts at our stores, available to you and eligible family members
- Comprehensive training and development resources designed to help you learn, grow, and succeed
- Exciting career paths with growth opportunities and tuition reimbursement to support your career progression
What You’ll Do:
- Manages global strategic supplier relationships and rationalizes supply base; negotiates contract business terms and collaborates with legal to establish proper contracts; monitors and reports category-specific savings and performance metrics
- Aligns all regional Sourcing efforts with our Global Category Management teams Establishes a solid partnership with our Global peers and colleagues. Participates in the development of Regional and Global Category Strategies and drives the category planning process
- Collects and actively challenges current product or service requirements; presents new sourcing strategies to drive cost savings; recommends new ways to manage demand through process re-design
- Ensures, in partnership with Center Of Expertise team, a compliant ‘Source-to-Pay’ process is in place for all eligible Business Partner spend. Use of defined strategic sourcing methodologies, tools, and templates to ensure a fair, open and competitive sourcing process
- Identifies and executes against opportunities for specification alignment, process improvement, and demand management
- Executes against supplier relationship management programs
- Participates on annual and special projects / committees as needed
- Actively participate and support the execution of GS&P Value Driver and Strategic Initiatives
- Establish or enhance business partnership as a brand ambassador of GS&P, seek business collaboration opportunities between business functions and cross regions where synergy presents. Influence and drive for effective decision making
About You:
- Minimum 5-7 years strategic sourcing, procurement or related experience
- Bachelor degree or Post-Secondary education in Supply Chain Management, Business or equivalent experience
- Knowledge and experience in International and domestics freight preferred.
- Preferred Certification or working towards: SCMP, (or EU or US equivalents, CIPS, CPSM)
- Excellent problem-solving skills including analysis of information (i.e. requirements; description of problems); provide solutions with cost implications to effectively resolve issues and execute strategic solution
- Strong PowerPoint, Excel, Power BI/Tableau is an asset along with the ability to perform detailed financial cost analyses and forecasting
- Knowledge of procurement/sourcing systems such as Coupa, GEP, Ariba is an asset
- Strong presentation skills, with experience presenting information to senior leaders
- Solid organizational skills with ability to implement and manage details, prioritize, multi-task and sometimes under time pressure
- Demonstrated project management skills including structured project methodologies (i.e. determining needs, researching existing programs, etc.); utilizing multiple sources of information to develop well-structured business recommendations preparing and maintaining detailed development plans for projects; determining project specifications; understanding and applying principles of project control; and knowledge of and ability to use project reporting systems
- Developed collaborative, facilitation, active listening and negotiating skills with ability to develop and build relationships with internal and external partners, influence team members and help prioritize activities and resources to meet the organization’s needs; build rapport and credibility to be a trusted advisor
If you’re ready to bring your energy and passion, we’d love to hear from you. Join us and be part of a place where every day is a chance to make a difference.
Additional Information: Candidates aged 18 and over will be required to undergo a criminal record check as part of the hiring process.
This job posting is for an existing position vacancy within our organization.
TJX Canada uses artificial intelligence (AI) to assist in screening and assessing applicants for this position.
Internal TJX Associates must submit their applications via the Jobs Hub in Workday. Direct applications to this job posting will not be accepted.
Address:
60 Standish Court
Location:
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Salary Range: $87,031.00-$131,789.80 /year This represents the expected hiring range and may not represent the full pay range for the position. The salary offered may be higher than the posted range depending on several factors such as relevant skills, qualifications, and experience.
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About TJX (TJ Maxx)

TJX (TJ Maxx)
PublicTJX Companies operates off-price retail chains including TJ Maxx, Marshalls, and HomeGoods, selling brand-name apparel and home goods at discounted prices. The company sources merchandise from manufacturers' excess inventory and operates over 4,800 stores across multiple countries.
10,001+
Employees
Framingham
Headquarters
Reviews
3.9
1 reviews
Work Life Balance
3.0
Compensation
1.5
Culture
3.5
Career
2.0
Management
3.0
25%
Recommend to a Friend
Pros
High customer service ratings
Friendly customer relationships
Opportunities for additional income
Cons
Low wages
Limited income potential
Concerns about commission-based opportunities
Interview Experience
3 interviews
Difficulty
2.3
/ 5
Duration
21-35 weeks
Offer Rate
33%
Experience
Positive 0%
Neutral 33%
Negative 67%
Interview Process
1
Phone Screen
2
Hiring Manager Interview
3
Team Member Interview
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