Category Manager, Mining Services
Nutrien Ag Solutions LAS
full-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Saskatoon • Canada
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About the role
- 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.
- Support the Senior Manager, Category Management in developing and executing category and sub‑category strategies for Mining Services, including value identification, supplier analysis, and risk mitigation activities.
- Partner closely with site Procurement teams to gather business requirements, understand site-specific risks and opportunities, and translate insights into actionable category plans.
- Lead sourcing events and competitive bid processes for assigned sub‑categories, ensuring alignment with category strategy, business needs, and Procurement policies.
- Manage day‑to‑day supplier relationships, including performance monitoring, total cost of ownership, issue resolution, and preparation of materials for Quarterly Business Reviews.
- Develop and maintain spend analytics, market intelligence, and supplier performance dashboards to support decision-making and continuous improvement.
- Support the execution of change management activities across sites, helping stakeholders adopt new agreements, processes, and supplier programs.
- Collaborate with Category Specialists and Analysts to ensure accurate data, timely reporting, and strong analytical support for category initiatives.
- Contribute to the development and tracking of category KPIs aligned to Procurement, Business Unit, and site objectives.
- Promote local supplier engagement, community partnerships, and Equity, Diversity & Inclusion priorities in alignment with Nutrien’s values and sourcing practices.
- Work cross functionally with Category Management peers, Site Procurement, and Capital Procurement to identify synergies and ensure consistent service delivery across the network.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related discipline.
- 8+ years of relevant experience in category management, strategic sourcing, supply chain, project management, engineering, or equivalent.
- Experience supporting or executing sourcing activities within Mining Services or a similar industrial services category.
- Strong understanding of source to contract (S2C) and purchase to pay (P2P) processes, with direct experience in competitive sourcing, supplier negotiations, contract execution, and supplier performance management.
- Demonstrated analytical capability, including the ability to interpret data, develop insights, and communicate recommendations to stakeholders.
- Experience influencing cross functional teams and supporting change initiatives across multiple sites or business units.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities, build strong supplier relationships, and collaborate effectively across a distributed network.
- Desire for experience leading organizational change and transformation processes.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Flexible working arrangements
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
category managementstrategic sourcingsourcing activitiessupplier negotiationscontract executionsupplier performance managementspend analyticsmarket intelligencedata interpretationchange management
Soft Skills
leadershipcollaborationanalytical capabilitycommunicationinfluencingrelationship managementorganizational changeprioritizationproblem-solvingstakeholder engagement
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in BusinessBachelor’s degree in EngineeringBachelor’s degree in Supply Chain