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.

Senior Director, Strategic Sourcing & Innovation \xe2\x80\x93 Loblaw Real Estate (LRE)

As part of the LRE Leadership Team, the Senior Director Strategic Sourcing & Innovation will report directly to the Senior Vice President, Loblaw Real Estate. This role will lead the strategic sourcing strategy development, negotiation, contracting and supplier management for a complex portfolio in support of our retail locations nationally. The Senior Director will work closely with cross-functional teams across LRE and our operating divisions and serve as our key liaison with the enterprise procurement team to reduce total cost, be aware of industry key drivers, leverage world-class negotiation and efficient sourcing strategies, tools and processes, and mitigate risk through contract development. This leader will also be responsible for driving innovation in the LRE team on items that are procured and ultimately used in the design, construction and fixturing of our retail stores.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, lead, and implement all large-scale sourcing strategies for LRE, applying a disciplined methodology and procurement policies.
• Act as the primary contact for the Enterprise Procurement team on behalf of the LRE team to provide insight and visibility to all sourcing activities.
• Cultivate and strengthen relationships with suppliers, internal LRE teams and operating division stakeholders.
• Build and implement a multi-year strategic procurement roadmap for LRE across all categories of spend.
• Analyze market and delivery systems to assess current and future material availability and conduct spend, specification, demand, and market analysis to identify/evaluate value opportunities.
• Drive end-to-end execution of sourcing category initiatives and ensure compliance with sourcing and contracting policies and procedures.
• Collaborate effectively internally within LRE and Loblaw and with suppliers to gather data and develop analytical insights, using performance measures to monitor and track performance.
• Define the market, cost structure, and suppliers and identify emerging issues and trends to inform decision-making.
• Develop and execute sourcing strategies across all categories of spend from design, planning, construction, fixturing, and maintenance. Ultimately develop, recommend, and implement sourcing agreements with key partners.
• Build and sustain strategic supplier/vendor relationships and provide ongoing feedback throughout contract lifecycles to ensure transparency on success of procurement contracts and relationships.
• Actively scanning the sourcing landscape for innovation in the retail environment, bringing that innovation to our internal LRE teams and operating divisions for consideration.
• Actively seeking cost savings initiatives, ideas and methods through strategic sourcing.
• Bring fresh and innovative thinking to our strategic sourcing methods.
• Promote a work environment that fosters creative thinking, innovation, and rational risk-taking.
• Manage multiple programs/projects simultaneously and resolve conflicting priorities and objectives.
• Conduct regular Supplier Performance review meetings and facilitate negotiations of supply agreements with assigned suppliers.
• Apply project management concepts to the planning and execution of the sourcing process.

Role Requirements

• University or college degree in Business or Procurement, or an equivalent degree in a related field of study
• 10+ years of relevant work experience in construction sourcing or procurement
• Deep experience and understanding of design, construction, fixturing and construction sourcing is critical to this role.
• Strong leadership, analytical, problem solving, resourcefulness, and judgment skills.
• Excellent relationship builder and collaborator
• Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently.
• Ability to drive collaboration across key stakeholder groups, including senior management, team members and other departments.
• Ability to handle multiple projects in a constantly evolving work environment.
• Ability to optimally handle timelines to ensure delivery of project objectives.
• Strong technical skills (Excel, PowerPoint)

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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