Category Manager

-; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Canada is seeking a Category Manager to oversee Category Buyers supporting Nuclear Projects. This role requires expertise in strategic sourcing, supplier management, and risk mitigation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree, 7–10 years in category management, and strong negotiation and analytical skills. The position offers competitive compensation and encourages a hybrid working model.

Benefits

Competitive compensation

Flexible benefits

Professional development opportunities

Generous time-off policies

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of experience in category management.
• Experience in industries with high-quality assurance standards like defense or aerospace.
• Proficiency in procurement systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement category strategies.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on business needs.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Strong negotiation skills

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Adaptability

Collaboration

Commercial acumen

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP Ariba

Oracle

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Description

Reporting to the Senior Category Manager, the Category Manager is responsible for managing a team of Category Buyers in support of Nuclear Projects & Services. They will lead a team of experienced Category Buyers in various areas of the nuclear supply chain such as Large Equipment, Pumps & Valves, Electrical, Instrumentation and Control, etc. The Senior Category Manager is responsible for >$500MM per year worth of procurement over multi‑year projects.

Overview

Reporting to the Senior Category Manager, the Category Manager is responsible for managing a team of Category Buyers in support of Nuclear Projects & Services. They will lead a team of experienced Category Buyers in various areas of the nuclear supply chain such as Large Equipment, Pumps & Valves, Electrical, Instrumentation and Control, etc. The Senior Category Manager is responsible for >$500MM per year worth of procurement over multi‑year projects.

Your role

• Category Strategy Development
  • Develop and implement category strategies aligned with project goals and procurement best practices.
  • Conduct market research and spend analysis to identify opportunities for cost reduction and value creation.
  • Carry out category mapping exercises to identify opportunities and risks.
• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management
  • Lead end‑to‑end sourcing processes including RFP, supplier evaluation, and selection.
  • Negotiate contracts and commercial terms with suppliers to ensure favourable outcomes.
  • Manage supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, and regular business reviews.
• Stakeholder Engagement
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure alignment with category strategies.
  • Act as a trusted advisor to business units on procurement‑related matters.
• Risk Management & Compliance
  • Identify and mitigate supply chain risks within assigned categories.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and relevant regulatory requirements.
• Continuous Improvement
  • Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives within the category.
  • Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to inform strategy.
• Financial Accountabilities
  • Manage category savings budget.
  • Ensure full compliance to agreements.
  • Deliver individual savings plans and specific savings targets as agreed.
  • Identify ways to reduce costs and improve service.
• Supervisory responsibilities (if any)
  • Accountable to lead the Category Buying team in a specific category of spend.
• Other aspects (if applicable)
  • Hybrid working environment.
  • Travel will be required.

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field (MBA or professional certification such as SCMP is an asset).
• 7–10 years of experience in category management, in a complex or matrixed organization.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience with managing similar category markets to those listed above.
• Experience in equivalent industries to the nuclear sector that operate to a high level of quality assurance standards i.e. defense, aerospace, oil & gas etc.
• Strategic thinking.
• Strong negotiation, analytical, and supply chain management skills.
• Proficiency in procurement systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle, other) and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong analytical skills and high competency in supplier selection and evaluation.
• High competency in value engineering and performance improvement.
• Proficiency in leading a team of Category Buyers.
• Commercial acumen.
• Results orientation.
• Problem solving.
• Adaptability.
• Foster collaboration.
• Strong negotiation skills.

Reward & benefits

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Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.

Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.

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About AtkinsRéalis

We’re AtkinsRéalis, a world‑class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We’re committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.

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Worker Type

Employee

Job Type

Regular

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