Senior Manager, Product Development

Co op; Winnipeg; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A cooperative serving Western Canada is looking for a Senior Manager, Product Development. This hybrid role involves leading a team, overseeing vendor relationships, and directing product development. The ideal candidate has over 8 years of management experience in private label sourcing. Competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Comprehensive benefits package

Employer-contributed pension plan

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 8+ years of management experience, with 5-7 in private label development and sourcing.
• Strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Expertise in vendor and cost management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Product Development Specialists.
• Oversee vendor relationships and negotiate costs.
• Direct development of store brand products.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Vendor management

Cost management

Education

Bachelor of Commerce or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Description

Federated Co-operatives Limited (FCL) is hiring a Senior Manager, Product Development on a permanent basis on our Shared Services team.

This position is a hybrid opportunity and can be based out of any of our region offices in Western Canada. Preference will be given to candidates who live in Saskatoon, SK.

Are you a strategic thinker with strong leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills? Do you have expertise in vendor and cost management and have a strategic product development mindset? This may be the perfect opportunity for you!

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of Product Development Specialists, setting performance goals and aligning efforts with business objectives.
• Oversee vendor relationships, negotiate costs, manage production standards, and implement cost-saving strategies to maintain profitability.
• Direct the development and redesign of store brand products, ensuring quality, brand alignment, and customer satisfaction.
• Act as a strategic partner to Category Management, managing stakeholder expectations and promoting best practices in vendor and product execution.
• Analyze market trends and performance metrics to guide strategic planning, improve operations, and identify growth opportunities.

Who you’ll work with

You will lead a team of Senior Product Development Specialists and will report into the Director, Consumer Shared Services. This team strives to cultivate a culture of innovation, collaboration, strategy.

You will work closely with other functions in our Consumer Products business unit including the category management team, replenishment team, and packaging design team.

You will demonstrate customer focus while supporting our local Co-ops.

Why it matters

We help local Co-ops serve their communities by providing support and leadership to food, pharmacy, liquor and convenience stores, and by delivering quality products and exemplary customer service.

Who you are

You are looking for a career in Supply Chain and :

• Have 8+ years of management experience with 5-7 of those years being in private label development and sourcing.
• Have a Bachelor of Commerce, preference for marketing (a combination of relevant education and experience may be considered).

What we offer

• Competitive salaries, short-term incentives, a comprehensive benefits package, and an employer-contributed pension plan.
• Encouragement to take advantage of learning opportunities to grow and develop as a Team Member.
• As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and what we offer, visit www.fcl.crs .

We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the recruitment process to ensure an enjoyable candidate experience. If you require an accommodation during the recruitment process, we invite you to submit your requests to us via [e-mail]. All information received will be kept confidential.

If this opportunity speaks to you, we invite you to apply by August 19, 2025.

We thank all candidates for their interest, however only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

As this position is considered a position of trust, you may be required to complete criminal record check in accordance with FCL policies. FCLHP

FCL embraces diversity and inclusion. We\'re working to create a workforce that is as diverse as the communities we serve and an environment where every team member brings their whole self to work. We believe all candidates should feel at home with us and be given the opportunity to fully participate during the recruitment process.

About Us

As a co-operative, we do business differently. We believe in working together to serve Western Canadians, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. Our work is guided by our values of integrity, excellence and responsibility and driven by our vision of building sustainable communities together. To learn more about who we are, visit www.fcl.crs.