Manager, Commercial Procurement

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It's who we are as a company. It's our culture. It's our heritage. And more than ever, it's our future. A future where we're always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life's moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

COMPANY:

Founded over 175 years ago, Labatt is one of Canada's founding businesses and its leading brewer. We are proud of our history and our heritage in Canada, and we remain committed to brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Labatt has created exciting experiences with consumers through iconic brands like Budweiser, Bud Light, NÜTRL, Michelob Ultra, Corona, Stella Artois and many more. Through our broad portfolio, we are truly a national brewer, with over 3,600 employees, a portfolio of more than 60 quality beers and beyond, and 10 breweries from coast-to-coast, we are proud to serve Canada and the communities we call home.  

ROLE SUMMARY:

The Commercial Category Manager is part of the Canadian Business unit of the North American regional procurement team based in Toronto, ON.  The Category Manager will have responsibility for the procurement needs of the Labatt Sales & Marketing groups based in our Canadian Sales Offices, Commercial Strategy office in New York, NY, and St. Louis.  This role will be responsible for project management, analytics, negotiations and implementation of reginal strategy for key Sponsorships, Agency, and Trade Marketing partnerships. The Category manager is expected to deliver financial efficiencies, cash flow, Marketing and Sales category strategy, global alignment and other requirements for Labatt and the internal stakeholders. 

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and strategically execute category spend in excess of $100MM annually assuring legal, quality, timing and brand image is maintained.
• Responsibility for the negotiation, implementation, contracting, and ongoing management of commercial sponsorship agreements for US and Canada.
• Manage the ABI Procurement contractual and business relationship with our sports, entertainment, and agency partners, in close collaboration with the ABI Marketing & Sales teams in New York and Toronto.
• Coordinate category initiatives across internal stakeholder groups, back-office operations, senior management, legal, global procurement office and others.
• Champion the ABInBev Way of purchasing supporting the use and development of standard procurement practices and procedures and utilizing strategic sourcing principles
• Vendor management and measure performance of key suppliers, rationalize vendor base and oversee all supplier selection assuring alignment with stakeholders and corporate objectives thought the Commercial and POCM space.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• University degree required
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in a business environment
• Strong business acumen
• Experience working with multiple customer groups, stakeholders and a cross functional team environment
• Excellent negotiating skills and communication skills
• Experience managing and motivating people
• Ability to build and leverage relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers

WHY LABATT:    As one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, Labatt is a place where our people can bring out the best in themselves through a collective purpose of creating A Future With More Cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life's moments, dream big to move our industry forward, and make a meaningful impact in our communities. We believe in brewing up a future that everyone can celebrate and share.  

BENEFITS:   

• Health benefits plan, including competitive coverage for medical, dental, mental health, life, and disability insurance, that can be flexed to fit your needs
• Additional flex credits for healthcare or wellness spending accounts 
• Retirement plan with a generous company-matching contribution, and low-fee RRSP & TFSA savings opportunities to help you secure your financial future 
• Personalized support through an inclusive family-forming benefit, and generous financial support/top-ups for parental leave 
• Access to many wellbeing resources, including Employee & Family Assistance Program support, Webinars, and more.  
• An annual allotment of Beer and Beyond-Beer products for employees 

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER 

At Labatt Breweries of Canada, we are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to maintaining a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for every person – regardless of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, neurodivergence, or disability status.   

REQUIRE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE? 

Labatt Breweries of Canada is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to come forward at any stage of the recruitment process to request accommodations, if needed. Members of our team will consult and create processes that provide individuals with disabilities the best possible recruitment experience. 

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