Strategic Sourcing Director

2 weeks ago

Brampton, Ontario, Canada Loblaw Companies Limited Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Strategic Sourcing Director to join our team at Loblaw Companies Limited. As a key member of our Enterprise Procurement Group, you will be responsible for developing and leading strategy and procurement in the areas of real estate and construction to support retail, DDS & ESG for all of Loblaw divisions and affiliates.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and implement category plans and procurement strategies consistent with overall Procurement objectives
  • Engage business partners proactively to find opportunities to improve category products and services, provide market insights, and address vendor performance and process issues
  • Lead complex contract negotiations, manage multiple partners and influence decision making to minimize Enterprise risk
  • Prioritize and manage all strategic sourcing initiatives for managed category
  • Work with the Supplier Relationship Manager to monitor and manage category performance and vendor performance against contract obligations
  • Manage vendor relationships and implement vendor performance management techniques in accordance with standards and guidelines
  • Constantly monitor vendor market and find opportunities resulting from new product offerings and/or market shifts
  • Work with a team of Analysts, Category Managers and Contract Specialists to deliver on category objectives
Requirements
  • 6-8 years category management, sourcing and analytical skills or equivalent work experience
  • 2-5 years of procurement experience specifically within the real estate and construction industries is an asset
  • Preference is for someone with functional experience in a progressive procurement, real estate and/or construction in both strategic and tactical roles
  • A minimum of BS/BComm in business, a quantitative field or engineering
  • External procurement certification preferred
  • Creative, quality-focused and results-oriented
  • Strong analytical and presentation skills
  • Proven project management skills
  • Proven negotiation and problem-solving skills
  • Strong organization and follow through, handling multiple projects of high financial impact and/or complexity
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively work with disparate teams
  • Strong interpersonal and organizational skills
  • Proven strong leadership and negotiation skills
  • Knowledge of procurement in real estate and construction industries, supplier base and market trends
  • Demonstrated ability to implement Technology category management standard processes
  • Working knowledge of category management
  • Understanding and demonstrated ability of the advanced procurement techniques
  • PC skills (MS Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
  • Experience with Ariba and Fieldglass
About Us

Loblaw Companies Limited is a leader in the Canadian retail industry, with a commitment to sustainability and social 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.

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