Category Manager – Fleet & Freight at Superior Plus Propane Talent Acquisition

Calgary, Alberta, Canada -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 May, 26

Salary

122100.0

Posted On

28 Feb, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Strategic Sourcing, Category Management, Vendor Management, Total Cost Of Ownership (TCO), Contract Negotiation, Supplier Selection, Performance Management, Logistics, Risk Mitigation, Spend Analysis, Freight Market Intelligence, Rate Benchmarking, Inventory Management, Analytical Skills, Negotiation Skills, Stakeholder Management

Industry

Oil and Gas

Description

What we will offer you: Culture: Join a supportive and inclusive work environment where teamwork, respect, and open communication are at the core of everything we do. Opportunity: A continuous focus on professional development with many opportunities for training & career growth. Health & Wellness: Competitive health benefits right from the start including health & wellness spending accounts & maternity leave top-up. Access our employee assistance program for confidential counseling, mental health support, and various resources to help you navigate life’s challenges. Competitive Compensation: We offer a highly competitive salary package, ensuring that your hard work and dedication are recognized and rewarded accordingly. Flexibility: We understand the importance of work-life balance, we offer flexible hybrid work options to help you manage your personal and professional commitments. Technology: Work with state-of-the-art tools and technologies that empower you to excel in your role and stay at the forefront of industry trends. Safety Focused: We care about you and have committed to a zero-harm workplace. The Category Manager leads the development and execution of sourcing and vendor management strategies for the North American fleet portfolio. This role focuses on optimizing total cost of ownership (TCO), improving asset reliability, and mitigating supply and capacity risks across transportation and delivery networks. Success requires strong use of industry insights, financial and market data, and category expertise to drive disciplined cost management, contract lifecycle oversight, compliance, and continuous improvement. What you’ll do: Develop and execute multi-year category strategies aligned to cost savings, compliance, continuous improvement, safety, uptime, sustainability and growth objectives. Lead competitive sourcing, contract negotiations supplier selection and performance management. Partner with Operations, Logistics, Safety, and Finance to balance cost, service, and risk Establish TCO models including acquisition, lease Vs buy, maintenance, fuel, compliance, resale value and fleet lifecycle mapping. Manage vendor rationalization and approved/ preferred suppliers and compliance programs. Identify opportunities for consolidation, standardization, and process improvement. Analyze spend data, track savings, report on category performance, and identify areas for efficiency. Lead freight market intelligence, rate benchmarking, and negotiation strategies. Ensure contracts support regulatory, safety, and environmental requirements. Perform other related duties as assigned. What you bring: Post-secondary education in a relevant field; SCMP, CSCP, CIPS, or equivalent designation preferred. 8-10+ years of strategic sourcing or category management experience Strong background in capital equipment, MRO, or industrial services Experience in energy, utilities, construction, or asset-intensive industries preferred Experience in inventory management and optimization models Strong analytical, negotiation, and supplier governance skills Experience using Workday or similar ERP systems Experience centralizing and managing North America wide multi location spends Advanced internal and external stakeholder management and executive communication skills Salary: $97,700 - $122,100 annually (based on skills, experience, qualifications, and geography). Eligible employees may earn performance-based incentives and have access to comprehensive benefits and retirement plans with matching contributions. This posting is for a newly created position. We do not use AI tools in the selection process and do not request pay history. Superior Propane is Canada’s leading and reliable propane provider. Customers have trusted the experts at Superior to fuel their homes and businesses since 1951. Customer Focus, Performance, Safety, and Winning with People are the four key values that are the foundation of everything that we do. "Here at Superior Propane we are an equal opportunity employer committed to the inclusion and accommodation of all individuals. If you have an accommodation need during the recruitment & selection process, we encourage you to connect with us at aoda_hr@superiorpropane.com to let us know how we can enhance your experience." #LPCA2

Responsibilities

The Category Manager will develop and execute multi-year category strategies focused on cost savings, compliance, safety, and growth objectives for the North American fleet portfolio. This includes leading competitive sourcing, contract negotiations, supplier selection, and establishing Total Cost of Ownership models.