Category Manager, Processed Meat & Frozen

Valleyview Co-op; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading co-operative in Canada is seeking a Category Manager for Processed Meat & Frozen products. This hybrid role is based in Saskatoon and focuses on driving growth through product innovation and strategic management. The ideal candidate should have at least 6-9 years of experience in category management, along with a bachelor's degree in business or marketing. Competitive salaries and professional development opportunities are offered, along with a commitment to diversity and inclusion. Apply by December 21, 2025.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Short-term incentives

Employer-contributed pension plan

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• 6-9 years of relevant progressively responsible experience.
• Knowledge of meat items is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead category reviews and manage product assortment.
• Develop promotional strategies aligned with category goals.
• Negotiate with vendors on marketing and pricing.
• Support Category Management Specialists and assist in logistics.
• Set and monitor category financial targets.

Skills

Category Management

Vendor Negotiation

Marketing Strategies

Customer Focus

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business or marketing

Job description

Category Manager, Processed Meat & Frozen

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Category Manager, Processed Meat & Frozen on a temporary basis (up to 6 months) on our Consumer Products team. This position is a hybrid opportunity and is based in Saskatoon, SK. For the right fit we will consider candidates in Calgary, AB, Edmonton, AB or Winnipeg, MB.

Drive the growth of frozen and processed meat offerings across the Co‑operative Retailing System (CRS) by leading product assortment, marketing strategies, and vendor negotiations. If you're passionate about innovation and strategic category management, this role is for you!

What you’ll do:

• Lead category reviews, manage product assortment, and introduce innovative products to drive growth and speed to market.
• Develop and execute promotional strategies through flyers and other initiatives aligned with category goals.
• Negotiate with vendors on marketing, promotions, and pricing; collaborate with Retail Pricing to enhance category performance.
• Support and manage Category Management Specialists, assist Procurement and Logistics teams to optimize service levels and inventory turnover.
• Set and monitor category financial targets; build strong supplier relationships to enhance product assortment, pricing, and private label development.

Who you’ll work with: Team: You will have one Category Management Specialist reporting into you and will report into the Senior Manager, Category Development. This team strives to cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, and results‑driven.

The Collaborators: You will work collaboratively with Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing, Shared Services including the Store Brands Specialist, to execute strategies in-store, communicate retail expectations, and identify new product or program opportunities.

The Customers: You will demonstrate customer focus while supporting local Co‑op Food Stores.

Why it matters: We help local Co‑ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development.

Who you are: You are looking for a career in Category Management and :

• Have 6-9 years of relevant progressively responsible experience. Knowledge of meat items would be considered an asset.
• Have a bachelor’s degree in business or marketing (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, and an employer‑contributed pension plan.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
• As a co‑operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via [e-mail]. All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by December 21, 2025.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete a criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.

About Us

As a co‑operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. Our work is guided by our values of integrity, excellence and responsibility and driven by our vision of building sustainable communities together. To learn more about who we are, visit www.fcl.crs.

Job Info

• Job Identification 11561
• Job Category Merchandising
• Posting Date 12/05/2025, 09:12 PM
• Apply Before 12/22/2025, 05:55 AM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations 401 - 22nd Street E Box 1050, Saskatoon, SK, S7K 0H2, CA (Hybrid)