Strategic Sourcing & Vendor Partnerships Lead

Loblaw Companies Limited; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Canadian retail company is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage vendor relationships and sourcing strategies. This role involves engaging with suppliers, conducting RFPs, and leveraging data analytics to drive procurement decisions. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in procurement or supply chain and holds a relevant post-secondary education. The position is based in Ontario with hybrid work considerations.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Comprehensive training

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or retail merchandising.
• Proven ability to influence, innovate, and collaborate across diverse teams.
• Comfortable using data for decision-making and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage new supplier screening and onboarding.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve supplier issues.
• Conduct RFPs and perform initial bid reviews.

Skills

Relationship management

Analytical skills

Communication

Collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Post-secondary education in business or supply management

Tools

Microsoft Excel

SAP

Micro-strategy

PowerPoint

Job description

A leading Canadian retail company is seeking a Procurement Specialist to manage vendor relationships and sourcing strategies. This role involves engaging with suppliers, conducting RFPs, and leveraging data analytics to drive procurement decisions. The ideal candidate has over 3 years of experience in procurement or supply chain and holds a relevant post-secondary education. The position is based in Ontario with hybrid work considerations.