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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. 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, Strategic Sourcing & Operations, Store Supplies The Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Operations, Store Supplies reports to the Director, Store Supplies & Uniforms and plays a key role in sourcing and negotiating indirect consumable goods. The Manager is responsible for categories with multi-millions in spend and providing new ideas and leadership to secure the best market value through process improvement, demand management and sourcing initiatives. In this role the Manager, will prepare and analyze moderate to complex category sourcing projects (domestic and global), provide recommendations, lead negotiations and implementation for the award of business to third party vendors. Accountabilities Lead cross-functional teams in the execution of strategic sourcing projects and designated departmental spend reduction and process improvement initiatives Manage and optimize supplier performance, including day to day operations, contract compliance, continuous improvement, innovation, and reduction in total cost of ownership Maintain collaborative relationships with third party vendor(s) while effectively resolving vendor performance/capability issues to ensure alignment with Loblaw Companies expectations Work with Director to develop opportunity assessments and strategies based on changing market conditions for assigned categories and application of advance sourcing methodology in negotiation planning and contract development Keep informed of technology offerings and market trends that facilitate the purchasing of indirect goods/services both domestically and globally to reduce the total cost of ownership Continually seek process or asset improvements to maximize cost savings Role Requirements A university degree, preferably in Business, Procurement, Engineering or a related quantitative field Three years of experience with negotiation and/or process improvement Knowledge of Packaging and Commodity Markets in a Retail environment is an advantage External procurement certification preferred Previous experience within Category Management or Strategic Sourcing in a Retail environment preferred Previous experience with SAP, Jaggaer, Ariba and Fieldglass would be an added advantage Proficient with MS Office (specifically Excel, PowerPoint) Bilingual in English and French preferred Skills and Capabilities This position requires an advanced level of initiative and judgment in order to organize and prioritize tasks, workload and projects. Courtesy, tact and diplomacy are required in dealing with colleagues in every day working relationships. Advanced communication skills and capabilities in negotiating and leading a cross functional team approach to spend reduction Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing with all levels of the workforce including senior leadership and executive management Ability to think innovatively and apply innovations to practical business problems Adaptable and able to work with diverse personalities and styles Strong business acumen along with a strong understanding of quality standards relative to procurement and contract administration. Significant development of a wide range of sourcing and supplier performance management related skills and knowledge, including a solid understanding of, and the ability to deploy strategic sourcing methodologies Capable of successfully managing significant sourcing projects with limited management involvement Competencies and knowledge of contract development Prior Strategic Procurement experience and excellent problem solving and risk management skills Behavioral Strong analytical and negotiation skills Demonstrated ability to effectively work with disparate teams Creative and driven by high quality results Strong work ethic and problem-solving skills High degree of ingenuity, creativity and innovation Highly organized and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously Technical Skills Strong in analytics Strong Leadership qualities Strong problem-solving skills and work ethic Strong attention to detail and organization skills Category specific background would be an added advantage Technical knowledge of performance measurement and tracking Communication Skills Strong organizational, verbal communication and writing skills Ability to present ideas in business-friendly and user-friendly language Fluent in English (written and spoken) Ability to summarize complex data into key insights 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 Canadas Top Employers, Canadas Best Diversity Employers, Canadas Greenest Employers & Canadas 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. Hiring Range / chelle salariale lembauche :$80,000.00 - $110,000.00 / 80.000,00$ - 110.000,00$ (per year / par an) A candidates experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. 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