Manager (Store Supplies Procurement Programs)

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Store Supplies Procurement Programs Manager

(Must Have: Retail / Retail Pharmacies Industry experience). Professionals suitable for the below opportunity may send their up-to-date resumes to Sriram.Parasa@brainhunter.com

Requirement Summary Job Role/Title : Manager – Store Supplies Procurement Programs Job Location : Brampton, Ontario – L6Y 5S5, Canada. Job Duration : Initial contract of 12 months, with good possibilities of further extension. Work Hours : 40 Hours per Week, typically Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST) Work Style : Hybrid work setting – 4 days/week in the office required.

Positions Overview and Deliverables : The Manager, Programs – Store Supplies Procurement reports to the Sr. Manager of Store Supplies. This role plays a key role in the sourcing of indirect consumable goods and provides new insights and leadership. The Manager will be responsible for providing support across the enterprise for the store supplies category and will be accountable for responding to the needs of stores while working with vendors, distributor partners, and internal team members promptly. In addition, they will assist the EPG Store Supplies team by providing support with item listing and maintenance, as well as reporting, troubleshooting, and communications as the need arises. They will be working very closely with vendors, internal collaborators, and a distributor partner.

Deliverables: 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 internal team members as well as third-party vendor(s) while effectively resolving vendor performance/capability issues to ensure alignment with Loblaw Companies’ expectations Continually seek process or asset improvements to improve cost savings Answering general store supply inquiries from various team members (i.e., stores, business units, vendors) Interact with suppliers/distributors on purchasing order receipts, ad-hoc requests/questions, and resolution of invoicing and receiving discrepancies Participate as needed in weekly, monthly, quarterly onsite/offsite vendor and/or internal business unit meetings. Lead product assortments, article creations, and article maintenance Store Supplies Catalogue Management Resolve costing errors & review, and action discrepancies with the Distributor Coordinate distributions and finalize the distro template for AP processing Coordinate store communications Assist store supplies procurement operations as needed, i.e., ad-hoc reporting Collaborate with Distributor to ensure shortages/inquiries are resolved, addressed, and systems are updated with accurate information

Qualifications and Key Skillset for this Role A university degree, preferably in Business, Procurement, Engineering, or a related quantitative field 5+ years relevant experience (including analytics, vendor management, exposure to contract negotiations, sourcing) specifically within the retail industry Previous experience within distribution, supply chain, sourcing, and procurement practices Previous experience with SAP and Ariba Knowledge of Packaging and Commodity Markets in a Retail environment is an advantage 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 intuition for business, along with a strong understanding of quality standards relative to procurement and contract administration. Capable of successfully managing significant sourcing projects with limited management involvement Prior Strategic Procurement experience and excellent problem-solving and risk management skills

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How to Apply : Please email me your up-to-date Resume/CV at Sriram.Parasa@brainhunter.com

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