Job Description

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.

All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued \xe2\x80\x93 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\xc2\xae.

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.

Role Mandate:

The Manager, Procurement Services (6-month Contract), will join an indirect procurement team reporting to the Senior Manager. The successful candidate will be fully accountable for assigned categories spanning multiple business functions and divisions of Loblaw Companies Limited and its subsidiaries. The accountabilities will include procurement strategy development and strategic sourcing, business stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration, contract negotiation and administration, vendor performance and relationship management, cost management, business process optimization, administration of the programs co-owned by the Procurement (Travel, Recruitment, Office Supplies), and more.

Accountability:

• Manage the assigned set of categories, which includes Travel, Office Supplies, Print on Demand, Parcel Courier, Credit Cards, and other

• Administer ordering/sourcing processes for Travel, Event, Recruitment, and Office Supplies categories and guide internal stakeholders to ensure full compliance

• Engage and influence business stakeholders and vendors to identify opportunities, leverage market insights, improve processes, and address vendor performance

• Develop and execute procurement strategy to improve the total cost of ownership and support corporate values, strategies, and objectives

• Identify and leverage opportunities across various business functions of Loblaws, Shoppers Drug Mart and other subsidiaries of Loblaw Companies Limited

• Lead strategic sourcing initiatives via spend analysis, demand consolidation, RFX, vendor negotiations, and strong cross-category / cross-functional collaboration

• Manage vendor relationships and performance by setting and reviewing success metrics and ensuring appropriate review cadence and attendance

• Timely negotiate and administer contracts with minimal risk exposure and in full compliance with procurement strategy, the review process, and approval policy

• Appropriately involve support functions (Technology, Analytics, Legal, Privacy, Risk, IT Security, etc.), executive sponsors, and EAs to drive initiatives forward

• Forecast, plan, execute, and report savings- and value improvement initiatives to ensure annual savings targets are met or exceeded

• Support the business- and vendor community for timely issue resolution and information inquiries

• Monitor and leverage macroeconomic, market, and CSR trends

Skills and Capabilities:

Soft Skills:

• Strong interpersonal skills \xe2\x80\x93 influencing, communication, negotiation

• Analytical skills and critical thinking

• Ability to organize and prioritize large volumes of initiatives and requests

• Ability to anticipate, recognize and tackle issues at their early stage

• Business acumen and well-balanced judgment

Technical:

• Knowledge of commercial agreements

• Ability to analyze and cross-reference sizable sets of data from various sources

• Ability to develop compelling business cases and supporting slides/calculations

• Project management skills

• MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint

• SAP Ariba, FieldGlass

Qualifications and Experience:

• BS/BComm in business, a quantitative field, or engineering

• Category management or strategic sourcing experience or equivalent is a plus

• Experience with indirect procurement categories is an advantage (particularly with HR, Consulting, Audits, Quality Assurance, Financial Services categories) is a plus

• Experience with food retail industry is a plus (and/or with large matrix organizations) is a plus

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 \xe2\x80\x93 Environment, Sourcing and Community \xe2\x80\x93 and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values \xe2\x80\x93 Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence \xe2\x80\x93 guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits \xe2\x80\x93 these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top Employers, Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Best Diversity Employers, Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Greenest Employers & Canada\xe2\x80\x99s Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note:
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

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