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.

Manager, Supplier Sourcing

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Role Mandate:

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The Supplier Sourcing Manager (SSM) is accountable for inspecting and evaluating all outbound produce at source to ensure it meets LCL quality standards and that the best product is available to the stores. The SSM acts as an extension to their assigned Produce Sourcing Director to assist in managing vendor expectations as it relates to product quality, quality assurance, innovation, research & development, field conditions, supply volumes, opportunity buys, sound on farm food practice and insight on CSR type KPI's. The SSM regularly communicates with various internal stakeholders such as Produce Sourcing Directors, Loblaw International (LI) team, Quality Assurance and Food Safety Manager to ensure objectives are being met.

Accountabilities:

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Inspect and evaluate all outbound product to ensure that it meets our specifications for quality (size, weight, brix, colour, taste, decay etc) and adhering to CFIA government inspection standards. Reject product that does not meet established specifications. Verify Food Safety audit compliance. Review Cold Chain policy compliance. Communicates daily with various internal stakeholders such as Category Management, Quality Assurance the LI Team to discuss quality issues, product rejections, and vendor relations. Supports assigned Produce Sourcing Directors and their teams by gathering and reporting information regarding vendor pricing, field/product quality, supply volume and weather conditions. Collaborate with suppliers to develop new plant varieties, unique produce items and innovative product packaging for discussion and evaluate with Sourcing Management and LI. Supports Sourcing Directors to source new vendors, opportunities and growing areas. Monitors vendors for compliance with company policies and guidelines. All other ad-hoc duties as required

Role Requirements:

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Post-secondary education in retail management, agriculture or equivalent experience (ideally 4-5 experience) Thorough knowledge of fresh produce and product specification as it relates to CFIA standards for fresh fruits and vegetables Consistently drive company QA standards and expectations and embrace a continuous improvement philosophy Strong written and verbal communication skills both inter-departmentally and at various levels throughout the organization Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to be assertive in challenging and/or difficult circumstances Demonstrate strong leadership skills Comfortable with negotiating Self-motivated, detail oriented, analytical and organized Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Valid driver's license as extensive travel is required Flight travel may be required ad-hoc

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, flexibility, and other competitive benefits - these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada's Top Employers, Canada's Best Diversity Employers, Canada's Greenest Employers & Canada's 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

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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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