Category Analyst

AB
Hybrid
Posted Oct 9, 2026
1 position

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Employment type: Contract
Experience level: Senior · 5+ years
Posting language: English
Working hours: 40 hours per week
Seniority: Associate
Application method: Direct apply is available

Job summary

Lead complex, full-cycle RFx and strategic sourcing initiatives across civil construction, electrical construction, and other direct-spend categories, including negotiations and contract execution. Develop sourcing strategies, analyze suppliers and markets, manage supplier relationships and contractual obligations, and collaborate with internal stakeholders.

Job details

Your New Company Our client is a well-established organization within the utilities sector seeking an experienced Category Analyst to join their Supply Chain team. This is a 1-year contract opportunity based in Airdrie, Alberta, offering a hybrid work environment. Your New Role As the Category Analyst, you will support strategic sourcing and category management activities with a focus on civil and electrical construction. You will independently lead complex sourcing initiatives, including full-cycle RFx processes, high-value contract negotiations, supplier management, and commercial analysis. What You Need to Do Lead full-cycle RFx processes from development and market engagement through evaluation, negotiation, award, and contract execution. Manage strategic sourcing activities across civil construction, electrical construction, and other assigned direct-spend categories. Develop category and sourcing strategies aligned with operational and business requirements. Lead complex, high-value procurement initiatives and support commercial and contract negotiations. Conduct supplier, market, pricing, and commercial analysis to support sourcing decisions. Manage supplier relationships, performance, risk, and contractual obligations throughout the contract lifecycle. Collaborate with internal stakeholders across operations, finance, legal, and supply chain. What You'll Need to Succeed 5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, contract management, or a related area. Strong full-cycle RFx experience with the ability to independently lead complex sourcing processes. Experience managing high-value contracts and complex procurement initiatives. Experience with contracts valued at $100M+ is highly desirable. Utility supply chain experience is strongly preferred. Experience within civil construction, electrical construction, energy, utilities, or infrastructure is a strong asset. Post-secondary education in Supply Chain, Business, Commerce, Economics, Finance, or a related discipline. Strong negotiation, commercial analysis, supplier management, and stakeholder management skills. What You'll Get in Return This is a 1-year contract opportunity. The position is based in Airdrie, Alberta, with a hybrid work model, a 40 hour work week, flexible start times, and free onsite parking. You'll have the opportunity to work on complex, high-value sourcing initiatives within the utilities and construction space. What You Need to Do Now If you're interested in this role, click "apply now" to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

What you’ll do

Requirements

Requires at least five years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, category management, contract management, or a related field, with the ability to independently lead complex RFx processes and high-value contracts. A post-secondary education in supply chain, business, commerce, economics, finance, or a related discipline is requested; utility experience and contracts valued at $100 million or more are highly desirable.