Associate Category Manager - Waterworks (Burlington, ON)

At Wolseley Canada, our leading-edge is the knowledge and insight found in every corner of our organization. Here, you’ll build strong relationships and support critical industries that touch the lives of Canadians. Every day, we show up with intention and pride; in ourselves, our associates, and our customers. You’ll have a solid foundation to try new things, uncover new possibilities, challenge yourself, and grow your career. Does this sound like somewhere you’d like to be? Wolseley Canada is the leading wholesale distributor of plumbing, HVAC/R, waterworks and industrial products in the country and working here means, a network of possibilities, a place you are valued and a higher standard. Join the Pros!   Why You’ll Love Working Here   Safety-focused and inclusive workplace culture    Comprehensive benefits with premiums fully paid for by the company for the “Core” package starting day 1  Competitive retirement savings program including RRSP and Defined Contribution pension plan with employer matching up to 5.25% Day 1  Paid vacation, sick time, and paid birthday off   Annual bonus and profit-sharing opportunities   Employee discounts on leading plumbing, HVAC/R, and industrial products   Education reimbursement and ongoing career development opportunities   Employee referral programs and recognition initiatives      The Opportunity Join the Burlington location as an Associate Category Manager - Waterworks, where you’ll drive sales, profitability, and market share growth through effective product and supplier strategies. We’re looking for a collaborative and analytical professional who can manage category performance, build strong supplier relationships, identify growth opportunities, and work cross-functionally to deliver value to customers and achieve business targets. What you will do • Accountable for managing the business to achieve sales targets, maximizing profitability, funding contribution, while driving market share growth • Work closely with Wolseley Branches and Sales Teams to deliver increased value to Wolseley customers. • Review product assortment with the category team and develop supplier and product opportunities nationally and where relevant, regionally. • Collaborate with suppliers, sales teams, and cross-functional teams in support of a regular cadence of business reviews. • Support negotiations with suppliers and develop execution plans to achieve targets (sales, margin, rebates, marketing funding, etc.) • Analyze key financial and operational metrics to determine the success of individual products and programs and identifying potential challenges and opportunities. • Develop and review weekly, period and YTD sales and margin reports and related analytics in support of performance reviews and overall category opportunities. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to execute category intentional supplier and product strategies. What you will bring • Post Secondary education in Business…