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Category Manager

Job in Calgary, Alberta, D3J, Canada
Listing for: Nutrien
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-07-23
Job specializations:
  • Supply Chain/Logistics
    Procurement / Purchasing, Operations Management, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade
  • Management
    Operations Management, Supply Chain / Intl. Trade
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services, and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purpose, Feeding the Future, is the reason we come to work each day. We’re guided by our culture of care and our core values:
We put safety first. We act with integrity. We are stronger together. We deliver with excellence. Through the collective expertise of our nearly 26,000 employees, we operate a world‑class network of production, distribution, and ag retail facilities. We efficiently serve growers' needs and strive to provide a more profitable, sustainable, and secure future for all stakeholders. Help us raise the expectation of what an agriculture company can be and grow your career with Nutrien.

What You'll Do

Model our core value of safety by leading and enabling a culture in which you and your team are actively contributing to a safe work environment

Partner with Senior Manager, Category Management and stakeholders to develop and manage category strategies for the Specialty Services subcategory by driving the category playbook, identifying value initiatives, managing key global suppliers and agreements, identifying key supplier / site risks and developing mitigation plans

Responsible for partnering with sites to obtain strategic input, operationalize results and manage/direct a comprehensive change management strategy across the sites

Demonstrated ability to plan and execute complex tasks

Comprehensive understanding of Project Management

Drive frequent site engagement with site Procurement managers to collect business requirements for sub‑categories, site specific risks and opportunities to inform broader category strategies

Coach Category Specialists to develop category/spend analytics and market insights tailored to deliver both global category and site level insights and oversee the development and execution of category KPIs (goals & objectives) aligned to Procurement, Business Units and Site’s GPS procurement goals & objectives that will measure the effectiveness of strategic spend management

Lead Quarterly/Strategic Business Reviews (Q ’s) with suppliers, defining KPIs and best practices for supplier performance (i.e. on‑time delivery), jointly identifying cost savings levers across sites, inventory optimization (lead times, etc.) and other value‑added services.

Ensure local suppliers, community partnerships, and Equity, Diversity and Inclusion engagement strategies are prioritized and actioned in a collaborative fashion to create sustainable, long‑term value for Nutrien and the communities in which we operate

Collaborate with peer Category Management, Site Procurement, and Capital Procurement teams to address key Nutrien‑wide synergies and ensure value and service level performance expectations are consistently maintained

What You'll Bring

15+ years relevant experience in category management, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, project management, engineering, or equivalent

In‑depth experience with complex category sourcing activities, including capital projects and turnarounds.

Broad experience in supply chain, source‑to‑contract and source‑to‑pay processes and tools, and a more targeted experience in spend analytics, category strategy development and implementation, competitive sourcing, supplier negotiations & contract negotiation/formation and end to end execution, supplier relationship & contract management and supplier risk management.

Track record of effectively driving and managing organizational change and influencing diverse audiences to achieve challenging objectives

Analytical abilities and experience using quantitative insights to make decisions and influence stakeholders; experience in leading teams across distributed geographic networks

Bachelor's degree required, ideally in Business, Engineering, or similar discipline

What You'll Get

Purpose‑Driven Work – Make an impact as part of a global team feeding the future and support farmers locally and around the world

Excellent Benefits – Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, plus a retirement program with generous employer matching for your future

Grow Your Career – Tuition assistance for…
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