Category Analyst

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At FortisAlberta we invest in our greatest resource – our people. As Alberta’s largest electricity distribution provider, we are positioned for growth. Each day, FortisAlberta employees strive to exceed customer expectations while maintaining a focus on our commitment to safety.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: October 30, 2026
TITLE: Category Analyst (U26-152) 
DEPARTMENT: Finance
WORK LOCATION/OFFICE: Airdrie Kingsview
STATUS: 01 Full Time - Salaried
NUMBER OF HIRES: 2

DESCRIPTION

Reporting to the Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Procurement Operations, the Category Analyst manages category strategies, contract lifecycle activities, supplier relationships, business continuity and commercial value across a range of portfolios.

This role works with cross-functional business stakeholders to translate business requirements and market intelligence into sourcing strategies, multi-year contract plans, contract structures, supplier management actions, buying channels and governance-ready recommendations.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE (but are not limited to)

• Implement, and maintain category strategies for assigned supply chain portfolios across goods, services, and business-critical categories.
• Lead fit-for-purpose sourcing activity, including RFx development, supplier engagement, commercial evaluation, negotiation support, award recommendations, approvals, implementation, and procurement record retention.
• Manage the full contract lifecycle, including contract development, administration, buying channels, and close-out.
• Develop supplier relationships and monitor supplier performance, including service levels, pricing, quality and risk mitigation.
• Analyze spend, supplier capability, contracts, cost, market intelligence and risks to support commercial decision-making and category recommendations.
• Provide category direction to support Buyers and partner with cross functional business stakeholders and suppliers to align contract execution and operationalization, in accordance with buying channel requirements.
• Deliver measurable commercial value through risk reduction, continuous improvements, process efficiencies, working capital benefits, and increased spend under contract.
• Special projects and other duties, as assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• High standards of accuracy, integrity, confidentiality, applying procurement governance and attention to detail, with sound commercial and ethical judgement.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to prepare clear, audit-defensible documentation, lead commercial discussions and resolve supplier issues.
• Ability to lead work with cross-functional business stakeholders, and suppliers to align category strategy, sourcing execution, contract use, supplier performance, and buying channel compliance.
• Demonstrated analytical skills with the ability to analyze and review supplier proposals, pricing models, market intelligence, spend data, supplier performance, contract utilization, and external risks.
• Flexible and adaptable mindset, with a willingness to support changing PSCM priorities.
• Effective knowledge of strategic sourcing, category management, procurement governance, contract and supplier management.
• Working knowledge of supply chain categories, and markets, sourcing and procurement models, contract structures, buying channels, and business continuity requirements.
• Demonstrated commercial mindset with the ability to manage assigned categories as an integrated portfolio, balancing cost, risk, compliance, and measurable business outcomes.
• Demonstrated proficiency using enterprise systems, procurement technologies, reporting and analytical tools to analyze and maintain information, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Knowledge of ERP transformation, procurement modernization, ESG considerations, Modern Slavery requirements, and supplier due diligence practices.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Degree or diploma in Supply Chain Management, Business, Commerce, Economics, Finance, Law, or a related discipline, plus a minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement category management, including development of sourcing or category strategies, RFx execution, commercial evaluation, negotiations, award recommendations, contract development and implementation, and ongoing supplier and contract management.
• A combination of education and experience may be considered.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MCIPS/CIPS, SCMP, or equivalent professional procurement/supply chain designation.
• Experience working in a regulated environment, preferably within the electric utility, energy, construction, infrastructure, or related industries.
• Experience with SAP Ariba, SAP ERP supplier catalogues, Contract Lifecycle Management tools, Sourcing Systems, procurement systems, or ERP systems.
• Experience with Power BI, spend analytics, supplier performance dashboards, procurement reporting, or other business intelligence tools. 

Special Conditions

• Travel may be required.

TO APPLY TO THIS POSITION: Please submit your resume via the button below: "Apply"

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those candidates to be considered for an interview will be contacted.

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