Category Manager

Ledcor Construction, Inc.; Edmonton; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction firm in Edmonton is seeking a Category Manager to drive procurement strategy and optimization across key categories. The ideal candidate will have at least 8 years of experience in procurement and proven leadership in category management. This role involves collaborating with stakeholders to enhance efficiency, supplier performance, and ensure contract compliance. Responsibilities also include developing sourcing strategies and providing guidance to senior leadership. Join a company recognized for its inclusive workplace culture and comprehensive rewards package.

Benefits

Competitive total rewards package

Workplace flexibility with remote options

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in procurement, with a proven track record leading category management.
• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices and supply chain principles.
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to apply insights to decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute enterprise-wide category management strategies.
• Lead category performance to deliver sustainable cost savings.
• Collaborate with the strategic sourcing team to manage end-to-end sourcing activities.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Procurement expertise

Stakeholder management

Market analysis

Negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Education

Professional procurement certifications (e.g., SCMP, CPSM, CIPS)

Job description

Description

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for procurement? Do you excel at driving value and delivering operational impact? If so, we want you on our team!

Reporting to the Vice President, Procurement, as the Category Manager lead the development, execution, and optimization of procurement strategies for key categories within a shared services procurement model. In close partnership with the Vice President, Procurement, you will define and implement category strategies, deliver effective sourcing solutions, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives. You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive consistency, cost efficiency, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across all assigned categories.

If you\'re ready to make a meaningful impact through procurement transformation and leadership, this is your opportunity to drive success at scale. Join our Procurement team today in Edmonton, AB!

Essential Responsibilities:

• Partner with the Vice President, Procurement to develop and execute enterprise-wide category management strategies
• Lead category performance to deliver sustainable cost savings, improved supplier performance, and contract compliance
• Develop long-term strategies to optimize spend and maximize value through innovative and strategic sourcing approaches
• Design and implement category toolkits and supply chain analysis methodologies to consistently identify and deliver value
• Monitor market trends and supplier activity, sharing insights with operational teams to support category plans and best practices
• Collaborate with the strategic sourcing team to manage end-to-end sourcing activities, including supplier evaluation, selection, negotiation, and contract management
• Ensure sourcing activities align with category strategies and establish supplier performance frameworks to drive continuous improvement
• Provide strategic procurement guidance to senior leadership, ensuring alignment with enterprise and operational objectives
• Build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including business leaders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams, to ensure efficient and compliant procurement processes
• Lead, develop, and mentor the Category Management team while identifying and mitigating procurement-related risks to ensure supply continuity and resilience

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 8 years’ experience in procurement, with a proven track record leading category management and sourcing in complex environments
• Professional procurement certifications (e.g., SCMP, CPSM, CIPS) are considered an asset
• Demonstrated experience implementing category management approaches for goods and services
• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, category management, supply chain principles, and change management
• Advanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and apply insights to decision-making
• Solid understanding of strategic analysis tools and their application in driving category strategies and value-based outcomes
• Proven ability to conduct market analysis and leverage findings to optimize sourcing decisions
• Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills across cross-functional teams
• In-depth understanding of contract law and enterprise-wide contract management principles

Working conditions:

• In office position with some flexibility of working remotely 1 day per week
• Occasional travel to various office locations required

Additional Information

Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.

7008 Roper Road NW, Edmonton, AB