Strategic Commodities Manager

2 weeks ago

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

We are seeking a highly skilled Strategic Commodities Manager to join our team at Loblaw Companies Limited. As a key member of our procurement and sourcing team, you will be responsible for managing cost increase reviews and commodity expertise for our Centre of Store (Grocery) operations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Cost Increase Management
    • Review, analyze, and communicate findings on all supplier proposed cost changes with a strategic mindset and high level of autonomy.
    • Facilitate the process of each negotiation, coordinating with other members of the commodities team, costing, procurement, and merchandising.
    • Meet with suppliers to advocate our position and drive successful resolution.
  • Cost Improvement and Strategic Sourcing
    • Enable cost improvement throughout the business by leveraging market data and performance insights.
    • Create materials supporting cost improvement initiatives and lead conversations with vendors to deliver results.
    • Leverage business trends and category and supplier performance data to identify opportunities for cost reductions.
  • Process Improvement
    • Work with the team to expand on other incremental business opportunities, including process automation and enhancement of commodity market analytics publications.
    • Partner with costing, procurement, and vendors to socialize compliance policies and ensure adherence to our required practices.
    Requirements
    • University degree in business, economics, mathematics, or a related field.
    • 3-5 years related experience with foundational understanding of commodity markets, procurement, or merchandising.
    • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to apply new knowledge.
    • Sophisticated Microsoft Excel skills, including experience with macros.
    • Ability to self-initiate and work independently and as part of a team.
    • Strong written and oral communication, and time management skills.
    About Us

Loblaw Companies Limited is Canada's food and pharmacy leader, the nation's largest retailer, and the majority unit holder of Choice Properties Real Estate Investment Trust. We provide Canadians with a wide range of products and services, including grocery, pharmacy, health and beauty, apparel, general merchandise, financial services, and wireless mobile products and services.

We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates, and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability can be made at any stage of application and employment.

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