Sr. Director, Sourcing - Center of Store

myview; Brampton; On-site; CAD 270,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

Loblaw Companies Limited is seeking a Sr. Director, Sourcing - Centre of Store to lead strategic supplier negotiations, cost management and supplier relationships for a network of stores across Canada.

You will guide cross-functional teams, drive end-to-end sourcing initiatives and deliver competitive advantages through strong analytical and leadership skills. Reporting to senior leadership, you will shape the category strategy, mentor talent, and ensure governance of supplier performance and

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education in business, supply management or equivalent experience.
• Proven experience in procurement, category management, or supply chain leadership.
• Strong analytical, financial modelling and business planning capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier negotiations for strategic suppliers and drive KPI metrics.
• Oversee enterprise category negotiations to achieve better cost.
• Determine baseline cost changes and supplier audits outcomes.
• Own end-to-end supplier RFP processes aligned with playbooks.
• Collaborate with category teams on quality issues and supplier performance.
• Mentor and develop team members within the Sourcing group.
• Represent the Centre of Store Sourcing within the Sourcing community.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Supplier negotiations

Leadership

Supplier relationship management

Cost modelling

Cross-functional collaboration

P&L management

Market analysis

Forecasting

Change management

Education

Post-secondary education in business or supply management

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

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.

Sr. Director, Sourcing - Centre of Store

You’ll recognize Loblaw as the leader in food and pharmacy across Canada, with stores located within 10 minutes of 90% of Canadians. With a team of 190,000 colleagues, we serve Canadians with a dedicated focus on our purpose: helping Canadians to Live Life Well®. Loblaw recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. At Loblaw, we celebrate diversity and strive to build a culture of inclusion where differences are accepted, valued and supported. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer and encourage people from all backgrounds and identities to apply to our jobs. Accommodation in the recruitment, assessment, and hiring process is available upon request for applicants with disabilities.

As the Sr. Director, Sourcing - Centre of Store , you’ll join Loblaw’s Sourcing team, a group of outstanding procurement professionals accountable for purchasing products and services for more than 3,000 stores across Canada. Reporting to the Senior V ice President, Centre of Store Sourcing , you’ll lead a team of Sourcing Directors and be responsible for strategic supplier evaluation and supplier selection based on a set of criteria/scorecard, achieving quality specifications, identifying emerging trends and managing supplier relationships. You’ll also be responsible for leveraging their deep knowledge of the suppliers and the marketplace to advise the Merchandising and Category teams on the category's short-term and long-term strategy. You’ll also work with your team to provide rich insights to the business on cost inflation, supply forecasting, commodity management, competitive benchmarking, and global product innovation.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead supplier negotiations for strategic suppliers and drives metrics pertaining to supplier key performance indicators
• Oversee base business category negotiations on behalf of the enterprise that delivers better cost
• Determine baseline cost and changes (commodity cost changes, new item costing, commodity reviews)
• Initiate the process of selecting suppliers based on a set criteria or scorecard set up via the playbooks
• Determine baseline cost outcome for supplier audits (non-promo related)
• Own and make decisions on how to facilitate end-to-end supplier RFP process, aligned with the annualized enterprise procurement category playbooks
• Facilitate in resolution of any major inventory issues related to suppliers
• Collaborate with category teams for quality related issues
• Final decisions on costing negotiations for new and existing products
• Actively participate in talent cultivation, providing professional development, coaching and mentorship
• Proudly represent the centre of store sourcing team within the Sourcing community!

What You’ll Need:

• A curious mentality and positive, self-motivated demeanor.
• Post-secondary education in business, supply management, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in a procurement, category management, supply chain management, operations management or general management role within the meat processing industry.
• Ability to set priorities, deliver results and meet challenging deadlines in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Analytical approach to decision making with experience managing P&L, building sophisticated financial models and business plans.
• Collaboration and relationship-management skills with a clear communication style.
• Empathetic leadership style with effective colleague development and professional coaching skills.
• Skilled in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.

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,