Senior Category Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL); Calgary; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

Extended health, dental and vision

Health & Wellness Spending Account

Employee & Family Assistance Program

Paid vacation and holidays

Job summary

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) is seeking a Supply Management Professional (Category Management) in Calgary, Alberta. The role focuses on developing and executing strategic sourcing across diverse business units in Western Canada, leveraging market intelligence to optimize decisions and strengthen supplier performance.

Strong negotiation and governance skills are essential. The position emphasizes data-driven decision making, risk management, and continuous improvement in procurement

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, law or related field.
• Progressive experience in operations, category management and strategic sourcing (10–15 years).
• Strong ability to influence across departments and external vendors.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with objectives to optimize contract outcomes and mitigate risk.
• Lead contract negotiation and lifecycle management in line with commercial objectives and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct market research and supplier analysis to evaluate capabilities and pricing structures across key portfolios.
• Manage supplier relationships to enhance performance and drive value through contract governance.
• Leverage data analytics and spend analysis to inform decisions and improve cost management.
• Communicate complex commercial concepts clearly to stakeholders to align on sourcing strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement by analyzing market trends and advancing supply chain practices.

Skills

Sourcing strategies

Contract negotiation

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, law

Tools

CSCP or CPSM (asset)

Job description

Canadian Natural Resources Limited (CNRL) is seeking a Supply Management Professional (Category Management) in Calgary, Alberta. The role focuses on developing and executing strategic sourcing across diverse business units in Western Canada, leveraging market intelligence to optimize decisions and strengthen supplier performance.

Strong negotiation and governance skills are essential. The position emphasizes data-driven decision making, risk management, and continuous improvement in procurement