Director, Procurement Strategy and Analytics

at  Loblaw Companies Limited

Brampton, ON, Canada -

Start DateExpiry DateSalaryPosted OnExperienceSkillsTelecommuteSponsor Visa
Immediate27 Dec, 2024Not Specified28 Sep, 2024N/AYoung People,Social Impact,Decision Making,Powerpoint,It,Sourcing,Sustainability,Excel,Ownership,Presentation Skills,Leadership Skills,LeadershipNoNo
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Description:

Referred applicants should not apply directly to this role.
All referred applicants must first be submitted through Workday by a current Loblaw Colleague.
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. Our unique position as one of the country’s largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®.
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.
You’ll recognize Loblaw as the leader in food and pharmacy across Canada, with stores located within 10 minutes of 90% of Canadians. With a team of 190,000 colleagues, we welcome Canadians into our stores over a billion times a year, and we serve them with a passionate focus on our purpose: helping Canadians to Live Life Well®.
Reporting to the Sr. Director, Procurement Strategy and Loblaw International, this role will lead a team of two. Acting as the data and analytics subject matter expert supporting our Procurement category teams in securing the best cost for the enterprise. This involves establishing cost benchmarks, working alongside a 3rd party in developing a new RFQ module, as well as developing best in class data process for enhanced data integrity and analytical methodologies. Where necessary, this role will lead the planning and coordination of major enterprise programs and supporting the development of strategic planning decks/memos/documents for the department overall.
Key Accountabilities:

Responsibilities:

  • Critical Requirement: PowerPoint and Excel competencies need to be advanced
  • Have proven success in leading a data/analytics or strategic projects role
  • Demonstrates a passion for going above and beyond
  • Ability to influence internal/external stakeholders
  • Understand the necessity to be flexible and open minded in the tasks the team takes on
  • Excellent communication (verbal, written and comprehension) and presentation skills
  • A strategic mindset with a proven track record of achieving performance milestones
  • Demonstrates strong Financial Acumen
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Proven collaboration skills
    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 Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers & Canada’s 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.


REQUIREMENT SUMMARY

Min:N/AMax:5.0 year(s)

Logistics/Procurement

Purchase / Logistics / Supply Chain

Logistics

Graduate

Proficient

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Brampton, ON, Canada