Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for procurement? Do you excel at driving value, and delivering operational impact? If so, we want you on our team!

Reporting to the Vice President, Procurement, As the Category Manager lead the development, execution, and optimization of procurement strategies for key categories within a shared services procurement model. In close partnership with the Vice President, Procurement, you will define and implement category strategies, deliver effective sourcing solutions, and ensure alignment with organizational objectives. You will collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to drive consistency, cost efficiency, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across all assigned categories.

If you're ready to make a meaningful impact through procurement transformation and leadership, this is your opportunity to drive success at scale. Join our Procurement team today in Edmonton, AB!

Essential Responsibilities:

Partner with the Vice President, Procurement to develop and execute enterprise-wide category management strategiesLead category performance to deliver sustainable cost savings, improved supplier performance, and contract complianceDevelop long-term strategies to optimize spend and maximize value through innovative and strategic sourcing approachesDesign and implement category toolkits and supply chain analysis methodologies to consistently identify and deliver valueMonitor market trends and supplier activity, sharing insights with operational teams to support category plans and best practicesCollaborate with the strategic sourcing team to manage end-to-end sourcing activities, including supplier evaluation, selection, negotiation, and contract managementEnsure sourcing activities align with category strategies and establish supplier performance frameworks to drive continuous improvementProvide strategic procurement guidance to senior leadership, ensuring alignment with enterprise and operational objectivesBuild and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including business leaders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams, to ensure efficient and compliant procurement processesLead, develop, and mentor the Category Management team while identifying and mitigating procurement-related risks to ensure supply continuity and resilience

Qualifications:

Minimum of 8 years’ experience in procurement, with a proven track record leading category management and sourcing in complex environmentsProfessional procurement certifications (e.g., SCMP, CPSM, CIPS) are considered an assetDemonstrated experience implementing category management approaches for goods and servicesStrong knowledge of procurement best practices, category management, supply chain principles, and change managementAdvanced analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and apply insights to decision-makingSolid understanding of strategic analysis tools and their application in driving category strategies and value-based outcomesProven ability to conduct market analysis and leverage findings to optimize sourcing decisionsStrong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills across cross-functional teamsIn-depth understanding of contract law and enterprise-wide contract management principles

Working conditions:

In office position with some flexibility of working remotely 1 day per weekOccasional travel to various office locations required

Additional Information

The Ledcor Group of Companies is one of North America’s most diversified construction companies. Ledcor is a company built on a rich history of long-standing project successes.

Our workplace culture has been recognized as one of Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Most Admired Corporate Cultures, and a Top 100 Inspiring Workplace in North America.

Our competitive total rewards package provides compensation and benefits that support your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. We offer exciting, challenging work with opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge.

Employment Equity

At Ledcor we believe diversity, equity, and inclusion should be part of everything we do. We are proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status or any other identifying characteristic are encouraged to apply.

Our True Blue team consists of individuals from all backgrounds who contribute diverse perspectives and experiences to Ledcor. We are committed to continuing to build on our culture of empowerment, inclusion and belonging.  

Adjustments will be provided in all parts of our hiring process. Applicants need to make their needs known in advance by submitting a request via email. For more information about Ledcor’s Inclusion and Diversity initiatives, please visit our I&D page.