Senior Category Specialist – Americas

About Bradken

Bradken, a leading solutions provider and global manufacturer, specializes in innovative, custom-engineered products for the resources sector. With a robust 3,000-strong global workforce, our agility and evolution firmly position us as leaders in the wear solutions market. We're committed to keeping our team safe and healthy, both physically and mentally, and fostering a dynamic, flexible work environment that supports work-life balance and career progression.

About The Role

As an experienced

Senior Category Specialis

t, you'll be instrumental in supporting our

North America and South America operations

. Reporting to our Category Manager and working closely with the key regional stakeholders, you will

develop, lead, and execute local, regional, and national componentry sourcing plans.

Elevating your

strategic sourcing expertise

within a heavy engineering environment, you'll

lead comprehensive country market analysis

. This involves not just understanding, but

proactively identifying competitive dynamics, market discontinuities, and critical external environmental, political, and legal factors

to provide rich, actionable insights that directly influence our sourcing strategy.

Beyond analysis, you'll act as a

key architect of our global supply chain partnerships

. You'll

champion all regional procurement and sourcing activities

for Global Components, strategically identifying and engaging high-impact vendors. Your

exceptional negotiation skills

will be crucial for value creation and fostering win-win outcomes, enabling you to expertly craft and implement commercial agreements that are pivotal to our sustained success.

Key Criteria For Success

- 8-10 years of experience in global sourcing, category management, or procurement role within a Multinational Enterprise (MNE).

- Demonstrated experience in strategic sourcing within a heavy engineering or related environment, ideally within the mining or heavy manufacturing sectors.

- Proven ability to develop fact-based business cases.

- Tertiary qualification (degree) in Business, Commerce, Engineering, or a related discipline is desired; practical experience is paramount.

- International experience is a plus; regional experience will also be considered.

- Proficiency with tools such as ERP for Procurement, Microsoft Excel, P2P, B2B, MS Word, and PowerPoint.

The Ideal Candidate Profile (Soft Skills & Attributes)

- Empathetic and results-driven, maintaining strategic focus.

- Strong negotiation skills and influential communicator who builds solid relationships.

- Resilient critical thinker who thrives in dynamic and non-traditional environments.

This Role Is Open To Being Based On Either

- Edmonton, Canada

- Toronto, Canada

- Phoenix, Arizona, USA

Interested in this rewarding regional opportunity? Or perhaps you know someone perfect for it?

Apply today with your updated resume, and an optional cover letter (highlighting your career attributes and suitability for the role) by August 13th

We offer a flexible and hybrid work arrangement and plenty of opportunities for career progression into other roles within Bradken. Why join our team at Bradken?

We believe our people are our greatest asset. Keeping our team safe and healthy physically and mentally has always been our top priority. We encourage and support dynamic and flexible work options to promote a healthy balance and let you get the most out of your time.

Bradken Benefits

- Career Progression and Growth Opportunities

- Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options

- Life and AD&D coverage provided by Bradken

- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability coverage provided by Bradken

- Paid Holidays and Vacation

- Annual Performance Bonus

- RRSP with our company match

- Employee Training and Education Reimbursement opportunities

We also recognize and reward our employees for the great outcomes they produce and for living Our Values with local and global programs.

100 years of knowledge and experience behind us, endless opportunities ahead.

Before commencing employment, you will be required to complete a psychometric assessment and a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing.

WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST NO RECRUITMENT AGENCY APPROACHES

Bradken is an Equal Opportunity Employer and we are committed to providing a diverse, inclusive, engaging and flexible en­vironment for our people because great things happen when individuals are given the opportunity to bring themselves into their work. All employment will be based on merit, competence, performance and business needs.