Supply Management Professional (Category Management)

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

The Opportunity

At Canadian Natural, we are dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in the energy sector. As a recognized leader in Canada’s energy industry, we operate one of the strongest and most diversified asset portfolios of any independent energy producer in the world.

Job Description

The Opportunity

At Canadian Natural, we are dedicated to driving innovation and excellence in the energy sector. As a recognized leader in Canada’s energy industry, we operate one of the strongest and most diversified asset portfolios of any independent energy producer in the world.

Make your mark as you grow your career! As a Supply Management Professional (Category Management), you will develop and execute strategies that drive value across a diverse portfolio of Canadian Natural business units in Western Canada specialized in operations. Using market intelligence and spending insights, you will optimize sourcing decisions, manage risk, and strengthen supplier performance. You will be enterprising and entrepreneurial in driving procurement strategies while advancing your strategic sourcing and contract management expertise

• Job location: Calgary, Alberta
• Shift schedule: 5 x 2, 8-hour shifts
• Safety sensitive position: No
• Application deadline: September 13, 2026

Key Accountabilities

• Develop and execute sourcing strategies aligned with business objectives, applying forward-looking thinking and commercial acumen to optimize contract outcomes and mitigate risk
• Lead contract negotiation and lifecycle management, ensuring alignment with commercial objectives, regulatory requirements, Canadian contract law, and evolving market conditions
• Conduct market research and supplier analysis to evaluate capabilities, assess pricing structures, and identify opportunities across key commodity portfolios, including chemicals and related categories
• Manage supplier and contractor relationships to enhance performance, foster collaboration, and drive continuous value creation through effective contract governance
• Leverage data analytics, spend analysis, and benchmarking to generate actionable insights, enabling informed decision-making and improved cost management
• Communicate complex commercial concepts clearly through impactful presentations, influencing stakeholders and supporting alignment on sourcing strategies
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives by analyzing market trends, identifying process enhancements, and advancing innovative supply chain practices

What You Bring To The Role

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, law, or a related field from a recognized university
• Minimum of 10 - 15 years of progressive experience in operations, category management and strategic sourcing
• Demonstrated ability to initiate and develop strategies without prompting from the business unit
• Demonstrated ability to influence business units and others
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external vendors
• Professional certifications such as Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Certified Professional in Supply Management (CPSM) are considered an asset

What We Offer

• Competitive salary, stock options, company matched stock savings plan, annual bonuses
• May be eligible for relocation pursuant to Canadian Natural’s Relocation Policy
• 100% Employer paid extended Health, Dental and Vision Benefits
• Health & Wellness Spending Account
• Multiple volunteer opportunities within the community
• Employee & Family Assistance Program
• Access to online learning platforms for continuous learning and development
• Paid vacation and time off during Christmas week and summer Fridays

Check out our COMPENSATION & BENEFITS to learn more about what we have to offer!

About Us

We are proud to be ranked as one of Forbes' Canada's Best Employers in 2025 and 2026.

We invest in your career through offering a culture that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

Industry Leader:

We commenced business in 1989 with a handful of employees and modest production, but today we employ more than 10,000 people and produce over 1 million BOE/d.

Community Investment:

Social responsibility is a critical element of our commitment to responsible operations and part of our success and pride as a Company. We are committed to investing in the communities where we live and work, creating shared value along the way.

Compensation and Benefits:

We strive to share Company success with all employees through a comprehensive total compensation package.

Our People, Our Stories:

Our stories demonstrate the strong culture that exists at Canadian Natural – one that focuses on developing people, working together and doing it right, with fun and integrity.

Check out some of our Employee Testimonials !

All candidates applying to Canadian Natural must have legal authorization to work in Canada with no restrictions.

While we appreciate all applications we receive, kindly note only candidates under consideration will be contacted.