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Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Reporting to the Senior Category Manager, the Category Manager is responsible for managing a team of Category Buyers in support of Nuclear Projects & Services. They will lead a team of experienced Category Buyers in various areas of nuclear supply chain such as Large Equipment, Pumps & Valves, Electrical, Instrumentation and Control, etc. The Senior Category Manager is responsible for >$500MM/ per year worth of procurement over multi-year projects.
Your role
Category Strategy Development:
Develop and implement category strategies aligned with project goals and procurement best practices.
Conduct market research and spend analysis to identify opportunities for cost reduction and value creation.
Carry out category mapping exercises to identify opportunities and risks.
Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management:
Lead end-to-end sourcing processes including RFP, supplier evaluation, and selection.
Negotiate contracts and commercial terms with suppliers to ensure favourable outcomes.
Manage supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, and regular business reviews.
Stakeholder Engagement:
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to understand business needs and ensure alignment with category strategies.
Act as a trusted advisor to business units on procurement-related matters.
Risk Management & Compliance:
Identify and mitigate supply chain risks within assigned categories.
Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, and relevant regulatory requirements.
Continuous Improvement:
Drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives within the category.
Monitor industry trends and emerging technologies to inform strategy.
Financial Accountabilities:
Manage category savings budget.
Ensure full compliance to agreements.
Deliver individual savings plans and specific savings targets as agreed.
Identify ways to reduce costs and improve service.
Location
Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
Job Type
Full time
Ref
R-148533
Salary range
-
About you
Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field (MBA or professional certification such as SCMP is an asset).
7-10 years of experience in category management, in a complex or matrixed organization.
Strong negotiation, analytical, and supply chain management skills.
Proficiency in procurement systems (e.g., SAP Ariba, Oracle, other) and Microsoft Office Suite.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
Experience with managing similar category markets to those listed above.
Experience in equivalent industries to the nuclear sector that operate to a high level of quality assurance standards i.e. defence, aerospace, oil & gas etc.
Supervisory Responsibilities (If Applicable):
Accountable to lead the Category Buying team in a specific category of spend.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities:
Strategic Thinking.
Commercial Acumen.
Results Orientation.
Problem Solving.
Adaptability.
Foster Collaboration.
Strong Negotiation skills.
Strong analytical skills and high competency in supplier selection and evaluation.
High competency in value engineering and performance improvement.
Proficiency in leading a team of Category Buyers.
Other Aspects (If Applicable):
Hybrid working environment.
Travel will be required.
Why choose AtkinsRéalis?
Wherever you are in your career – and whoever you are – AtkinsRéalis is for you. Here, support and collaboration are a vibrant part of a culture that lets you choose where – and how far – your career can go. Take on projects that push boundaries and drive sustainable impact, surrounded by colleagues who believe there's no limit to how brilliant you can be. It's time to join a like-minded team where you'll be rewarded, supported, and free to be your kind of brilliant.
Rewards & benefits
Explore the rewards and benefits that help you thrive – at every stage of your life and your career at AtkinsRéalis in Canada.
Enjoy competitive compensation, employee recognition, and a brilliant range of flexible benefits you can tailor to your health, wellbeing, financial and lifestyle needs.
Make the most of diverse opportunities for training and professional development to grow your skills and expertise.
And take advantage of our hybrid working culture and generous time-off policies to balance a fulfilling career with your personal life.
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About AtkinsRéalis
We're AtkinsRéalis, a world-class engineering services and nuclear organization. We connect people, data and technology to transform the world's'infrastructure and energy systems. Together, with our industry partners and clients, and our global team of consultants, designers, engineers and project managers, we can change the world. We're committed to leading our clients across our various end markets to engineer a better future for our planet and its people.
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