Consultant/Senior Category Lead in Burnaby

Consultant/Senior Category Lead in Burnaby

Burnaby Temporary 90 - 90 $ / hour (est.) On-site
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Analyze steel industry data and develop strategic recommendations for procurement.
  • Company: Leading firm in the steel sector with a focus on innovation.
  • Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, flexible work environment, and potential for contract extension.
  • Other info: Opportunity to work with diverse teams and enhance your professional network.
  • Why this job: Make a significant impact by shaping the company's steel procurement strategy.
  • Qualifications: Experience in the steel industry and strong stakeholder engagement skills.

The predicted salary is between 90 - 90 $ per hour.

The company is seeking a steel industry subject matter expert to support the development of a long-term steel category strategy. The resource will provide expertise on steel manufacturing, suppliers, pricing mechanisms, market indices, and supply chain dynamics to help the company better understand its steel-related spend and procurement opportunities. The assignment will involve market research, supplier and industry analysis, validation of strategic recommendations, and development of executive-level presentations and supporting materials. This is a six-month engagement focused on determining whether steel should become a strategic category within the company’s procurement portfolio.

What you will be doing:

  • Gathering and analyzing internal steel spend, demand, specifications, and usage data across the company.
  • Engaging with key stakeholders across all functions at the company, including Generation, Transmission, Distribution, Capital Projects, Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, and Finance, to understand current and future steel requirements.
  • Mapping the steel supply market, including key producers, distributors, fabricators, suppliers, and market dynamics.
  • Identifying sourcing opportunities, supply chain risks, and commercial considerations.
  • Assessing supplier capabilities, market competitiveness, and relationship opportunities.
  • Consolidating findings into a comprehensive steel profile, including spend, demand, supply market, risk, and opportunity assessments.
  • Developing recommendations on whether a dedicated steel category should be established, including potential category scope, strategy, and resource requirements.

This work will provide the foundational analysis needed to determine whether a dedicated steel category would deliver sufficient value and strategic benefit to the organization.

What you must have:

  • Experience with steel industry, manufacturing.
  • Demonstrated ability to engage and build relationships with stakeholders across multiple business functions and levels of an organization.
  • Advanced proficiency in developing clear, concise, and visually compelling presentations for leadership and executive audiences.
  • Bachelor’s degree in a business-related field such as Supply Chain, Business, Economics, Finance, or equivalent.
  • Master’s Degree or equivalent in Business Management, Operations, or Engineering, preferred.
  • Certificate or additional education in Project Management, Change Management, Facilitation or Communication, an asset.
  • Advanced MS Office skills (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
  • Advanced English skills for professional environment, written and spoken.

Salary/Rate Range: $73.00 -$90.00 per hour

Term: 6-month contract; most likely to extend.

Consultant/Senior Category Lead in Burnaby employer: TEEMA Group

Join a leading mining and resource operator in Edmonton, Alberta, where you will play a pivotal role as a Superintendent, Contracts. Our company fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritizes employee growth through continuous learning and development opportunities, while also ensuring compliance with Indigenous impact benefit agreements. With competitive benefits and the chance to lead a dedicated team, this position offers a meaningful career path in a dynamic industry.

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Contact Details:

TEEMA Group Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Consultant/Senior Category Lead in Burnaby

Steel Industry Expertise
Market Research
Supplier Analysis
Pricing Mechanisms Knowledge
Supply Chain Dynamics Understanding
Stakeholder Engagement
Data Analysis