Category Manager, Fleet & Freight

Why join us:Culture: Join a supportive and inclusive work environment where collaboration, respect, and open communication are at the core of everything we do.Competitive Compensation: We offer a highly competitive compensation and total rewards package, ensuring that your hard work and dedication are recognized and rewarded accordingly.Flexibility: We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer various flexible schedules to help you manage your personal and professional commitments effectively.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.Employee Assistance Programs: We care about you! You and your family will have access to LYRA, an industry leading platform that provides comprehensive support and a myriad of resources to help support your physical, mental, financial and social well-being.Opportunity: A continuous focus on professional development with many opportunities for training & career growth.Safety Focused: We care about you and have developed a 24/7 safety mindset that is showcased throughout every facet of the organization.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 riskEstablish 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 experienceStrong background in capital equipment, MRO, or industrial servicesExperience in energy, utilities, construction, or asset-intensive industries preferredExperience in inventory management and optimization modelsStrong analytical, negotiation, and supplier governance skillsExperience using Workday or similar ERP systemsExperience centralizing and managing North America wide multi location spendsAdvanced internal and external stakeholder management and executive communication skillsThe expected annual salary range for this role is $100,000 to $123,000 USDPlease note the compensation information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, geographical location, as well as market and business considerations.