Strategic Indirect Sourcing Manager - Supply Chain

Loblaw Companies Limited; Brampton; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Loblaw Companies Limited is seeking a Manager – Non-Trade Sourcing, Supply Chain to lead strategic procurement for indirect goods across Canada’s distribution centers. You will drive negotiations, RFx events, and contracting to secure the best market value.

You will report to the Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement and supervise cross‑functional teams to achieve cost reductions and supplier performance improvements.

Qualifications

• A university degree in Business or a related quantitative field.
• Three years of proven experience in buying and strategic procurement.
• External procurement certification is preferred.
• Previous experience within Transportation Industry, Supply Chain Operations or Strategic Sourcing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of strategic sourcing projects and designated departmental spend reduction and process improvement initiatives.
• Lead sourcing events, RFx, negotiations, and contracting to put in place selected vendors.
• Manage and optimize supplier performance, contract compliance, continuous improvement, innovation, and reduction in total cost of ownership.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with our vendor(s) while effectively resolving vendor performance/capability issues to ensure alignment with Loblaw Companies expectations.
• Work with the Sr. Manager to develop opportunity assessments and strategies based on changing market conditions for assigned categories and application of advanced sourcing methodology in negotiation planning and contract development.
• Keep informed of technology offerings and global market trends that facilitate the purchasing of indirect goods globally to achieve cost reductions.
• Continually seek process improvements for cost savings.

Skills

MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Sourcing

Supplier performance management

Negotiation

English proficiency

Education

University degree in Business or related field

Tools

SAP

Ariba

Fieldglass

Jaggaer

Job description

Loblaw Companies Limited is seeking a Manager – Non-Trade Sourcing, Supply Chain to lead strategic procurement for indirect goods across Canada’s distribution centers. You will drive negotiations, RFx events, and contracting to secure the best market value.

You will report to the Senior Manager, Indirect Procurement and supervise cross‑functional teams to achieve cost reductions and supplier performance improvements.