Manager, Merchant - Canada

HD Supply; Toronto; On-site; CAD 92,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

HD Supply Canada is seeking an experienced procurement and vendor program professional to improve corporate revenue by developing negotiated vendor programs and vendor selection strategies within designated categories. The role includes managing vendor relationships, promoting programs, and coordinating training opportunities.

The position requires BS/BA education with 7+ years in a related field, and travel is expected less than 10% with a focus on optimizing vendor-driven sales initiatives.

Qualifications

• BS/BA in a related discipline with 7+ years of experience.
• Experience managing vendor programs and sales promotions.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the point of contact for preferred vendors and liaison between vendors and the sales team.
• Manage vendor connectivity, secure financial support for marketing programs, ensure invoicing accuracy and participate in program review meetings.
• Select products for the sales program, ensure loading into system, set up promotions, and organize SPIFs for the sales force.
• Oversee annual Supplier Summit, identify vendors to sponsor, provide invites and develop sessions.
• Curate content for TOOL BOX and print catalogs; solicit stories for Source, SourceXtra and Solutions magazine.
• Identify and approve product training opportunities.

Skills

Vendor management

Strategic sourcing

Sales support

Promotions

Education

BS/BA in related discipline

Job description

Job Summary

Improve corporate revenue through developing and improving negotiated vendor programs and developing vendor selection strategies in specific vendor categories assigned.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities

• Serves as the point of contact for preferred vendors and as a liaison between vendors and the sales team.
• Manages vendor connectivity, gain financial support for marketing programs, ensure accurate invoicing and participate in routine analysis meetings to review programs and identify areas of improvement.
• Selects products for the sales program, ensure products are successfully loaded into the system, set‑up promotions and offers for point generation, identify product training programs and administer SPIFs for the sales force.
• Manages the annual Supplier Summit, identify list of vendors to sponsor event, provide invite list and develop breakout session presentations.
• Manages content selection for TOOL BOX and print catalogs. Solicits and submits story ideas for Source, SourceXtra and Solutions magazine.
• Identifies and approves product training opportunities.

Nature and Scope

• Solutions require analysis and investigation.
• Achieves planned results by decisions and actions based on professional methods, business principles, and practical experience.
• Manages a group or team of professional individual contributors and/or indirectly supervises support staff.

Work Environment

• Usually located in a comfortable environment but with regular exposure to factors causing moderate physical discomfort, such as dust, fumes, or odors.
• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Education and Experience

• Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.

For Ontario Job Seekers:

Pay Range:

$92,000.00-$116,700.00 Annual

Position Vacancy:

This job posting is for an existing vacancy

A.I. Disclosure:

HD Supply Canada does not use Artificial Intelligence to Screen, Assess or Select Candidates.

Our Goals for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We are committed to creating a culture that promotes equity, respect, and advocacy for every HD Supply associate. We value the diversity of our people.

Equal Employment Opportunity

HD Supply Canada is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

HD Supply Canada is dedicated to providing an accessible and inclusive environment for all applicants. If you require an accommodation during the application process, please email [e-mail] and include the position you are applying for. This email address is reserved solely for accommodation requests; other inquires will not be addressed.