Strategic Category Manager: Growth & Sourcing Leader

Canco-Petroleum; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Canco-Petroleum in Kelowna, BC is seeking an Associate Category Manager to own portfolios, develop category strategies, and drive revenue across our store network. You will collaborate with Marketing, Operations, Finance and Design to turn insights into measurable impact.

You will lead sourcing and program development within assigned categories, set assortment, pricing, promotions, negotiate with vendors, and ensure in-store and digital execution.

Qualifications

• Experience in Category Management, Product Management, Sourcing, or Buying in convenience, grocery, liquor, or QSR channels.
• Strong commercial and financial acumen with experience optimizing P&Ls.
• Analytical mindset translating data into business decisions.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives from concept through execution.
• Excellent negotiation and relationship-building skills.
• Builder's mindset: proactive, entrepreneurial, and adaptable to change and ambiguity.

Responsibilities

• Own category strategy, assortment planning, pricing, promotions, and vendor relationships for assigned categories.
• Translate customer insights, market trends, and performance data into actionable business plans.
• Develop supplier partnerships to improve margins and support brand positioning.
• Lead end-to-end sourcing: product selection, negotiations, contract terms, and vendor onboarding.
• Collaborate with store operations and marketing to ensure flawless in-store and digital execution.
• Develop promotional calendars in partnership with marketing for seasonal programs and launches.
• Maintain ongoing P&L ownership and optimize KPIs for profitability.
• Travel periodically to Canco locations to gather insights and support execution.

Skills

Category Management

Sourcing

Product Management

Buying

Negotiation

Cross-functional leadership

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Canco-Petroleum in Kelowna, BC is seeking an Associate Category Manager to own portfolios, develop category strategies, and drive revenue across our store network. You will collaborate with Marketing, Operations, Finance and Design to turn insights into measurable impact.

You will lead sourcing and program development within assigned categories, set assortment, pricing, promotions, negotiate with vendors, and ensure in-store and digital execution.