Director, Centre of Store Commodities

Loblaw Companies Limited; Brampton; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Loblaw Companies Limited is seeking a Director to lead procurement initiatives and provide insights into commodity markets. This role involves team leadership, negotiation with suppliers, and driving cost improvement strategies. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business and procurement, along with exceptional problem-solving and communication skills. Join a company committed to sustainability and social impact, offering diverse career opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive training

Flexibility

Competitive benefits

Qualifications

• 5 to 7 years relevant experience with understanding of commodity markets and procurement.
• Ability to navigate complexities in a matrix organization.
• Strong presentation and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Partner with senior Procurement Stakeholders to educate on Commodity markets.
• Lead end-to-end negotiation processes with suppliers.
• Identify automation activities to streamline cost review processes.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Team empowerment

Education

University degree in business, economics, mathematics, or related field

MBA preferred

Job description

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.

The Director partners with executive Procurement leads and develops a team that provide commodity and manufacturing input data driven insights that enable fact-based discussions with National and Control Brand suppliers.

Accountabilities:-

Leadership:

• Partner with senior Procurement Stakeholders and their teams - educating the function on Commodity markets

• Coach and mentor Commodity team. This includes explicit consideration of very specialized on-the-job training needs for each colleague, arranging appropriate training, providing timely feedback, talent development and succession planning

• Provide ongoing development opportunities for group

• Promote an environment of trust & authenticity

Cost of Goods Increase Management

• Review, analyze, quantify, and communicate findings on major supplier proposed cost changes to all impacted partners and coordinates team’s communications

• Lead all aspects of the end-to-end negotiation process including the coordination across Procurement and our supplier base

• Strategize and plan supplier discussions with Procurement to produce best in class cost.

• Ensure internal processes and procedures are followed compliantly

Cost Improvement & Strategic Sourcing

• Find opportunities for cost improvement throughout the enterprise using available market data and insights.

• Identify and supervise the creation of tools to support cost improvement initiatives

• Lead strategic conversations with suppliers

• Improve and build additional cost model programs or “open book” agreements with vendors. Taking a creative approach to supplier costing agreements with Loblaw aiming to be the best Buyers in Canada

Process Improvement

• Participate and identify automation activities to streamline the cost increase review process and to identify cost reduction opportunities

Requirements:

• University degree in business, economics, mathematics, or a related field. MBA preferred.

• 5 to 7 years relevant experience with foundational understanding of commodity markets, procurement, retail finance

• Ability to empower teams of different sizes and navigate the complexities working within a matrix organization

• Strong problem-solving skills, able to navigate complex problems and communicate solutions backed up by data

• Ability to self-initiate and work independently and as part of a team to deliver results

• Strong presentation, written and oral communication skills with high level of integrity

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.

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