Category Manager, Bakery

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Category Manager, Bakery on a permanent basis on our Category Development team. This position is a hybrid opportunity and can be based anywhere in Western Canada. Preference will be given to candidates located in Saskatoon, SK. 

Drive the growth of bakery offerings across the Co-operative Retailing System (CRS) by leading product assortment, marketing strategies, and vendor negotiations. If you're passionate about fresh bakery innovation and strategic category management, this role is for you! 

What you’ll do:

• Lead category reviews, manage product assortment, and introduce innovative products to drive growth and speed to market.
• Develop and execute promotional strategies through flyers and other initiatives aligned with category goals.
• Negotiate with vendors on marketing, promotions, and pricing; collaborate with Retail Pricing to enhance category performance.
• Support and manage Category Coordinators, assist Procurement and Logistics teams to optimize service levels and inventory turnover.
• Set and monitor category financial targets; build strong supplier relationships to enhance product assortment, pricing, and private label development.

Who you’ll work with:
The Team: You will have one Category Management Specialist reporting into you and will report into the Senior Manager, Category Development. This team strives to cultivate a culture of collaboration, innovation, and results-driven.

The Collaborators: You will work collaboratively with Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing, Shared Services including the Store Brands Specialist, to execute strategies in-store, communicate retail expectations, and identify new product or program opportunities.

The Customers: You will demonstrate customer focus while supporting local Co-op Food Stores.

Why it matters:
We help local Co-ops grow and thrive by offering a range of professional services, including marketing, market research, information technology, human resources, accounting, risk management and business development. 

Who you are:
You are looking for a career in Category Management and:

• Have 6-9 years of relevant progressively responsible experience. Knowledge of bakery items would be considered an asset.
• Have a bachelor’s degree in business or marketing (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).

What we offer:

• Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member. 
• As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs.

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via fclhr@fcl.crs. All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by November 5, 2025.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted. 

As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete criminal record check in accordance with  FCL policies.

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We’re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.