Category Manager
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Job Summary
Nutrien is a leading provider of crop inputs and services and our business results make a positive impact on the world. Our purposeFeeding the Future is the reason we come to work each day. Were 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 26000 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 Youll 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 Oversee the development and execution of category KPIs (goals & objectives) aligned to Procurement Business Units and Sites GPS procurement goals & objectives that will measure the effectiveness of strategic spend management
- Lead Quarterly/Strategic Business Reviews (QBRs) 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 maintainence.
What Youll 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 implementationcompetitive sourcing suppliernegotiations & contractnegotiation/formation and end to endexecution 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 stakeholdersExperience in leading teams across distributed geographic networks
- Bachelors degree required ideally in Business Engineering or similar discipline
What Youll Get:
- Purpose-Driven WorkMake an impact as part of a global team feedingthe future and support farmerslocally and around the world
- Excellent Benefits Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage plus a retirement program with generous employer matching foryour future
- Grow Your Career Tuitionassistancefor future education and ongoing learning and training opportunities for career advancement pathwaysacross the organization
- Support When it Matters Employee Assistance Programs inclusive leaves and paid time for holidays volunteering vacation and wellness
- Thrive in a Strong Culture Guided by our core valueswe put safety first act with integrity are stronger together and deliver with excellence in a collaborative high-performing environment
Ready to make an impact with us Apply today!
The estimated salary that Indeed Glassdoor and LinkedIn lists does not represent Nutriens compensation structure. Nutrien is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status and other legally protected characteristics.
This job will remain posted until accordance with Nutrien policies you will be required to undergo a background check and may be required to undergo a substance test. While we appreciate all applications we receive only candidates under consideration will be must meet minimum age requirements as permitted by law.
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About Company
Nutrien is a leading crop inputs and services provider that is helping to safely and sustainably feed a growing world.
