Senior Consultant, POP Procurement

Sportchek; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Sportchek is seeking a Senior Consultant, POP Procurement to lead full-cycle procurement for POP signage and related in-store marketing materials across Canadian Tire Retail and Party City operations in Canada. You will develop sourcing strategies, run RFIs/RFPs, negotiate terms, and govern supplier performance to deliver the right products at the right cost and schedule.

You will partner with In-Store Marketing, Merchandising, and external suppliers, driving cross-functional alignment and

Qualifications

• Six to eight years of progressive experience in procurement or strategic sourcing.
• Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, contract compliance, supplier governance, and commercial analysis.
• Experience leading RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, and supplier evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end procurement activities from requirement intake through supplier selection and contract execution.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies that balance cost, quality and risk.
• Monitor supplier performance via KPIs and SLAs, and drive continuous improvement.
• Partner with internal teams to translate business needs into procurement plans and timelines.
• Provide executive-ready reporting on savings, spend, and supplier risk.

Skills

Procurement

Strategic Sourcing

Vendor Management

Contract Negotiation

Forecasting

Stakeholder Management

Job description

**The Senior Consultant, POP Procurement** leads the full procurement lifecycle for POP signage and related in-store marketing materials across Canadian Tire Retail and Party City. Working closely with the Manager, POP Procurement, this role develops and executes sourcing strategies, manages competitive sourcing and commercial negotiations, oversees contract and purchase governance, and strengthens supplier performance to deliver the right products and services at the right cost, quality, service level, and timeline. The role also serves as a key business partner to In-Store Marketing, Merchandising, POP Line Review, Non-Merch Procurement, and external suppliers. It connects procurement strategy with disciplined execution, provides leadership on escalations, develops actionable reporting, and drives continuous improvement across POP programs.# # **What you'll do:** ## End-to-End Procurement & Strategic Sourcing* Lead full-cycle procurement activities from business requirement intake and demand planning through sourcing strategy, supplier selection, contract execution, purchase governance, and supplier Performance management.* Partner with In-Store Marketing and POP Line Review teams to understand upcoming requirements and develop procurement strategies that balance cost, quality, service, risk, and speed to market.* Lead competitive sourcing activities, including RFIs, RFQs, RFPs, supplier evaluations, commercial analysis, recommendations, and vendor selection.* Lead or support supplier negotiations and contract discussions, ensuring commercial terms align with business objectives and enterprise procurement standards.* Maximize value through approved suppliers and contractual agreements, while identifying opportunities for cost savings, cost avoidance, supplier consolidation, and demand optimization.* Monitor market conditions, industry dynamics, and supply chain risks, and develop mitigation strategies where required. ## Supplier, Contract & Performance Management* Develop and manage strategic supplier relationships across the POP vendor network.* Ensure supplier compliance with contractual obligations, procurement policies, service expectations, and operational requirements.* Monitor supplier performance through KPIs, scorecards, service-level agreements, business reviews, and issue tracking.* Partner with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve quality, service, delivery, capacity, and commercial issues while driving accountability and continuous improvement.* Serve as the primary escalation point for procurement-related issues and coordinate timely, cross-functional resolution. ## Business Partnership & Program Delivery* Act as the central procurement partner across Merchandising, In-Store Marketing, POP Line Review, Non-Merch Procurement, and external suppliers.* Translate business requirements into clear sourcing specifications, procurement plans, timelines, and supplier deliverables.* Coordinate multiple workstreams to ensure priorities, requirements, decisions, and dependencies are understood and executed effectively.* Provide procurement guidance to stakeholders, balancing strategic objectives with hands-on execution in a fast-paced retail environment.* Coach and support Analysts in forecasting, reporting, procurement governance, vendor management, contract compliance, and procurement administration. ## Reporting, Insights & Financial Management* Analyze procurement spend, sourcing outcomes, supplier performance, service levels, timelines, risks, and variances to identify opportunities and recommend action.* Prepare executive-ready business reviews, savings updates, performance summaries, presentations, and decision materials for senior leadership.* Support annual planning, budgeting, forecasting, savings tracking, and target development.* Consolidate information from multiple sources into clear, accurate, and actionable insights for leadership and cross-functional partners. ## Continuous Improvement & Governance* Identify and implement process improvements that simplify workflows, strengthen governance, improve stakeholder experience, and increase procurement efficiency.* Support the development and documentation of procurement processes, procedures, controls, and governance standards.* Champion new tools, best practices, and ways of working that improve service, supplier accountability, risk management, and business outcomes.* Contribute to strategic initiatives focused on cost optimization, operational excellence, and the continued development of the POP procurement function. # **What you'll bring:** * 6-8 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, vendor management, supply chain, or a related business function.* Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle procurement, including sourcing strategy, competitive events, supplier selection, negotiations, contracting, purchase governance, vendor management, and performance measurement.* Strong knowledge of procurement best practices, contract compliance, supplier governance, commercial analysis, and strategic sourcing methodologies.* Proven ability to deliver cost savings, optimize value, manage supplier relationships, and improve procurement processes.* Experience leading RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs, as well as supplier evaluations and commercial negotiations.* Strong project management skills with the ability to coordinate cross-functional initiatives, manage competing priorities, and deliver against timelines.* Strong financial, analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, with the ability to translate data into actionable recommendations.* Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills, with demonstrated ability to influence cross-functional teams and senior leaders.* Ability to combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution and sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.* Experience in retail, marketing procurement, merchandising, signage, print production, or indirect procurement is considered an asset. **Successful Profile Characteristics:*** Procurement-first mindset with strong commercial judgment and ownership.* Credible business partner who builds alignment without losing procurement discipline.* Proactive supplier manager who sets expectations, measures performance, and resolves issues early.* Clear communicator who turns complex information into concise recommendations and decisions.* Process-driven leader who strengthens governance while enabling the business to move quickly. Our typical *hiring range* is between $70,000 and $85,000. Salary decisions are also dependent on other factors such as your experience, industry benchmarks, internal equity and other role-specific requirements. For critical roles, the compensation offering will be reviewed to ensure alignment with market rate and conditions and the unique value you bring to the role.