Job Description
Job Title:  Category Manager - Saskatoon, SK or Calgary, AB
Requisition ID:  31983
Location:  Calgary, AB, CAN, T2J 7E8
| Saskatoon, SK, CAN, S7K 5R6
Workplace Type:  On-Site
Experience Level:  Mid-Senior Level
Job Type:  Full Time

 

Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values: We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence.

 

Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world-class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders.  Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.  

 

What You'll Do:

 

  • Model our core value of safety by leading and enabling a culture in which you and your team are actively contributing to a safe work environment
  • Partner with Senior Manager, Category Management, Engineered & Electrical Equipment and stakeholders to develop and manage category strategies for the Fixed and Rotating Equipment subcategory by driving the category playbook, identifying value initiatives, managing key global suppliers and agreements, identifying key supplier / site risks and developing mitigation plans
  • Responsible for partnering with sites to operationalize results and manage/direct a comprehensive change management strategy across the sites
  • Drive frequent site engagement with site Procurement managers to collect business requirements for sub-categories, site specific risks and opportunities to inform broader category strategies
  • Coach Category Specialists to develop category / spend analytics and market insights tailored to deliver both global category and site level insights
  • Oversee the development and execution of category KPIs (goals & objectives) aligned to Procurement, Business Units and Site’s GPS procurement goals & objectives that will measure the effectiveness of strategic spend management
  • Lead Quarterly Business Reviews (QBR’s) with suppliers, defining KPIs and best practices for supplier performance (i.e., on-time delivery), jointly identifying cost savings levers across sites, inventory optimization (lead times, etc.) and other value-added services
  • Ensure local suppliers, community partnerships, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion engagement strategies are prioritized and actioned in a collaborative fashion to create sustainable, long-term value for Nutrien and the communities in which we operate
  • Collaborate with peer Category Management, Site Procurement, and Capital Procurement teams to address key Nutrien-wide synergies and ensure value and service level performance expectations are consistently maintained

What You'll Bring:

 

  • 8+ years relevant experience in category management, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, project management, engineering, or equivalent
  • Hands-on experience with Fixed Equipment and Rotating Equipment category sourcing activities, including capital projects and turnarounds
  • Broad experience in supply chain, source-to-contract and source-to-pay processes and tools, including spend analytics, category strategy development and implementation, competitive sourcing, supplier negotiations & contract execution, supplier relationship & contract management, and supplier risk management
  • Track record of effectively driving and managing organizational change and influencing diverse audiences to achieve challenging objectives
  • Analytical abilities and experience using quantitative insights to make decisions and influence stakeholders
  • Experience in leading teams across distributed geographic networks
  • Bachelor’s degree required, ideally in Business, Engineering, or similar discipline

 

Preferred Education and Experience:

 

  • MBA or Master’s degree

 

Required Skills:

 

  • Knowledge (theoretical or practical understanding of a subject)
  • Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies
  • Should-cost modelling at the total cost of ownership (TCO) level
  • Clear understanding of, and practical experience with, enterprise asset management systems (SAP/Oracle), spend management tools (e.g., Ariba, Analysis & Reports), data management tools, and source-to-pay systems (eProcurement)
  • Skills (proficiencies developed through training or experience)
  • Strong analytical skills with the ability to identify solutions that deliver the lowest cost of ownership
  • Ability to analyze complex processes and execution models
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills
  • Empathy and relational skills for teamwork
  • Ability to lead and manage teams and coordinate with senior executives
  • Abilities (qualities of being able to do something)
  • Ability to relate effectively to suppliers and leaders across sites and Procurement
  • Ability to handle tough challenges and negotiations
  • Ability to partner with multiple levels of leadership and stakeholders to build buy-in
  • Strong bias toward action

 

Ready to make an impact with us? Apply today!   

 

The estimated salary that Indeed, Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutrien's compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.   

 

This job will remain posted until filled. In accordance with Nutrien policies, you will be required to undergo a background check, and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive, only candidates under consideration will be contacted. Applicants must meet minimum age requirements, as permitted by law.   

 

Our Recruitment Process: Application > Resume Review > Pre-screen/Interview > Offer > Pre-Employment Conditions > Welcome to Nutrien  

 

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