Manager - EPG Supply Chain

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

As the Manager, Strategic Procurement you will join the Senior Manager and play a key role in sourcing and negotiating indirect goods for 20 distribution centers from coast-to-coast-to-coast. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement, you will be responsible for categories with multi-million dollars in spend and providing new ideas and leadership to secure the best market value through process improvement, demand management, and sourcing initiatives. You will prepare and analyze moderate to complex category sourcing projects, provide recommendations, lead negotiations and implementation for the award of business to vendors.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of strategic sourcing projects and designated departmental spend reduction and process improvement initiatives.
• Lead sourcing events, RFx, negotiations, and contracting to put in place selected vendors.
• Manage and optimize supplier performance, contract compliance, continuous improvement, innovation, and reduction in total cost of ownership.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with our vendor(s) while effectively resolving vendor performance/capability issues to ensure alignment with Loblaw Companies expectations.
• Work with the Sr. Manager to develop opportunity assessments and strategies based on changing market conditions for assigned categories and application of advanced sourcing methodology in negotiation planning and contract development.
• Keep informed of technology offerings and global market trends that facilitate the purchasing of indirect goods globally to achieve cost reductions.
• Continually seek process improvements for cost savings.

What You’ll Need:

Educational and Professional Background:

• A university degree in Business or a related quantitative field.
• Three years of proven experience in buying and strategic procurement.
• External procurement certification is preferred.
• Previous experience within the Transportation Industry, Supply Chain Operations or Strategic Sourcing is preferred.

Technical Skills:

• Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel & PowerPoint.
• Extensive knowledge in sourcing, supplier performance management, and strategic sourcing methodologies.
• Adept at summarizing complex data into key insights.
• Ability to create/collect, manage and analyze sizeable datasets and/or research information.
• Knowledge of Commodity Markets in a Retail environment is an advantage.
• Previous experience with SAP, Ariba, Fieldglass, Jaggaer or e-sourcing tools is an asset.

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• Excellent written/verbal communication with strong interpersonal skills.
• Effective communication across all levels, including senior leadership.
• Advanced initiative, judgment, and organizational skills. Courtesy and tact in professional relationships.
• Proficient in English (written and spoken).

Problem Solving and Analytical Skills:

• Strong analytical, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Innovative thinking with the capability to address diverse business challenges.
• Category-specific background would be an added advantage.

Work Ethic:

• High-quality results with a strong work ethic.
• Adaptable with diverse personalities and styles.
• Strong leadership skills and attention to detail.
• Highly organized with the ability to lead multiple projects.

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.