Job Description

Founded in 1995, Cogir Immobilier has over 20,000 passionate real estate professionals. Driven by our constant desire to give meaning to real estate, we strive to humanize, create, and surpass ourselves in order to design living environments that are pleasant, functional, and reflective of the people who occupy them. Our team manages more than 520 properties located across Canada and the United States. We oversee over 4 million square feet of commercial real estate and 74,000 residential units, including more than 270 private senior residences. The Cogir Foundation supports projects and causes grouped under four main pillars: youth, seniors, cultural diversity, and the environment.

Role Purpose

This Category Manager Non-Food will be supporting National Procurement Director with the sourcing activities and categories management. This role will be responsible for executing the end-to-end sourcing processes and managing the maintenance of suppliers. The successful candidate must have the ability to think analytically, involve in cross company initiatives with stakeholders, work independently, and manage multiple competing priorities. Negotiate with suppliers with goal to maximize cost savings, improve service levels, mitigate contractual risks, and create/improve overall value for their category.

More specifically, your daily responsibilities will include :

• Negotiate and Manage all commercial agreements under your responsibility
• Ensure rigorous follow-up of analyses completed by the department analyst and act accordingly with suppliers
• Ensure accurate tracking of price lists and rebate follow-up in collaboration with analyst and suppliers.
• Conduct thorough research to understand market trends, identify potential suppliers, and assess the competitive landscape
• Support with strategic sourcing activities for products and services with focus on projects
• Write and send RFP to potential vendors and respect schedule and deadlines
• Manage supplier onboarding process
• Build and maintain strong, trusting relationships with suppliers
• Ensure all contract details align with policies, objectives, and goals
• Maintain strong collaboration with Operations and field teams
• Develop tools and documentation to improve work efficiency
• Participate in team and vendor meetings as needed
• Manage quarterly business review meetings with suppliers

Required Qualifications :

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or a related field
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in category management (ideally in retail or senior living sectors)
• Proven experience in the Canadian market (category management, strategic sourcing, negotiation, supplier management)
• Knowledge of non-food product categories (e.g., MRO, furniture, etc.)
• Proficiency in pricing strategies, margin analysis, and profitability optimization
• Solid understanding of financial principles and the ability to analyze sales and profitability data
• Experience in contract setup and management
• Ability to conduct market research and consumer surveys
• Fluency in both French and English, spoken and written

What We Offer :

• Competitive salary
• Group insurance benefits
• Sick leave and family responsibility days
• Free parking
• Telemedicine services
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Career growth opportunities
• Flexible start and end times
• Daily transportation assistance
• Company events
• Corporate discounts
• Exciting challenges that match your ambitions!

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