Job Description

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada\'s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better - great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.Ready to Make an impact?Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team! We currently have a full-time opportunity for an Technology Vendor Relationship Specialist. This role can be based out of one our main offices including: Stellarton, NS; Mississauga, ON; Alberta, AB.Here\'s where you\'ll be focusing:As a Technology Vendor Relationship Specialist with Sobeys, you will:

• Support the VP, Technology Acceleration & Road Mapping and Director, Technology Strategy in enhancing key strategic Technology vendor relationships.
• Be the CTAO team expert in our source-to-pay process.
• Analyze data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement in the source-to-pay process, and drive identified enhancements in partnership with Technology, Strategic Sourcing, Finance, and Legal.
• Track and address inquiries related to key strategic vendor contracts, renewals, invoice payments, credits, and policy compliance.
• Track and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness source-to-pay process and key strategic vendor partnerships.
• Implement best practices and innovative solutions to enhance key strategic vendor management processes.
• Builds strong relationships with Technology vendors and key internal partners.
• Fosters a culture of continuous improvement and innovation within the team.

#LI-HybridWhat you have to offer:Your experience and resume will show us

• Bachelor\'s degree in business administration, supply chain management or a related field.
• A minimum of 3 years of proven experience and understanding of source-to-pay, vendor management, procurement process improvement in a large Technology enterprise.
• Experience working with global technology vendors (e.g., Microsoft, Google, consulting, and services firms).
• Detail-oriented with exceptional organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Relevant source-to-pay or supply chain certification is preferred.
• Retail or consumer goods industry experience is an asset.

Note - All offers are subject to the completion of a satisfactory criminal background checkAt Sobeys we require our teammates to have the ability to adhere to a hybrid work model that requires your presence at one of our office locations at least three days per week. This requirement is integral to our commitment to team collaboration and the overall success of our office culture.We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better - physically, financially and emotionally.Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by our organization nor monitored for accuracy.We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure the selected candidate is paid fairly and competitively. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.Our Total Rewards programs, for full-time teammates, goes well beyond your paycheque:

• Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.
• A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable.
• Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
• Parental leave top-up
• Paid Vacation and Days-off

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

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