Director of Strategic Merchandising & Procurement

Canadian Tire Corporation; Toronto; On-site; CAD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Store discounts

Triangle Learning Academy

Profit Sharing

Retirement and savings programs

Mental health benefits

Job summary

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (CTC) is seeking a senior leader in merchandising procurement to drive strategic sourcing, vendor management and profitable growth across its merchandise spend.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, lead high-stakes negotiations, and shape negotiation plans using data, market intelligence and ESG considerations. A track record of developing talent and delivering sustainable procurement outcomes is essential.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive experience in merchandising procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, category management, or related commercial leadership.
• Proven record of leading complex supplier negotiations and delivering measurable value.
• Strong knowledge of retail merchandising, supplier economics, sourcing strategies and global supply chain dynamics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute merchandise procurement strategies aligned with divisional priorities and profitability targets.
• Lead complex supplier negotiations to improve total value including margin, landed cost and supply continuity.
• Use analytics, financial modelling and market intelligence to shape sourcing strategies and negotiation plans.
• Develop vendor portfolio and performance strategies with scorecards and business reviews.

Skills

Merchandising procurement

Strategic sourcing

Vendor management

Category management

Negotiation

Financial modelling

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

ESG awareness

Leadership

Education

MBA (asset)

University degree in Business/Commerce/Supply Chain/Engineering/Economics

Job description

Canadian Tire Corporation, Limited (CTC) is seeking a senior leader in merchandising procurement to drive strategic sourcing, vendor management and profitable growth across its merchandise spend.

You will partner with cross-functional teams, lead high-stakes negotiations, and shape negotiation plans using data, market intelligence and ESG considerations. A track record of developing talent and delivering sustainable procurement outcomes is essential.