Buyer, Sourcing role managing procurement and vendor relationships at Loblaw. Involves supplier onboarding, issue resolution, and financial performance management.
Responsibilities
Manage new supplier screening and onboarding
Resolve supplier issues working collaboratively with internal teams
Influence and implement buying strategies that align to category playbooks and support Sourcing Director to deliver on our annual budget obligations
Build trusted relationships with the vendor community and our external partners
Lead and assist the Director with vendor meetings and product costing negotiations
Play an active role in managing vendors’ fulfilment and financial performance
Evaluate new product and/or platform innovation and work with our Loblaw Brands team and retail divisions on product innovation and program sourcing for our private labels and manage listing of new items
Conduct RFP and meet with suppliers to perform initial bid review
Collaborate with supply chain replenishment and transport teams to resolve product availability challenges and/or fulfilment obstacles
Research the competitive landscape of the category and understand industry benchmarking standards on costing, global sourcing strategies, product quality specifications etc.
Use internal tools like Micro-strategy, SAP and ABI to pull financial reports
Building and leading diverse teams that foster a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging
Requirements
Post-secondary education in business or supply management; or equivalent experience
3+ years in a dedicated procurement, supply chain or retail merchandising role
Ability to innovate, influence others, and collaborate with many diverse teams
Analytical approach and experience using data to make decisions
Financial, business and retail knowledge
Strong relationship management skills and a winsome communication style
Skilled in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Teams
Hands-on experience using Micro-strategy, SAP will be a big asset
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