Manager, Procure-to-Pay Portfolios

at  Loblaw Companies Limited

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.
The Manager, Procure-to-Pay (P2P), will lead all aspects of P2P Portfolios and work closely with our business partners in key areas of Finance such as Costing, EDI, Vendor Services, Vendor Audit, and Vendor Income. You will report to the Director, Procure-to-Pay. This role requires a strategic problem solver with a passion for people management and a commitment to excellence in talent management activities.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Analyze current processes, identify areas for improvement, and recommend system and process modifications to increase departmental productivity and efficiency.
• Lead all talent management activities, including performance management, coaching, mentoring, and fostering a high-performance environment.
• Lead by example, demonstrating a driven, energetic, and positive approach to challenges.
• Develop and implement projects, policies, and procedures to improve Supplier management and internal processes.
• Analyze large amounts of information and produce simple, easy-to-understand explanations and action plans
• Lead meetings and establish relationships with Suppliers and internal business partners
• Resolve issues with the P2P pipeline and use facts to make decisions and recommendations
• Support with adhoc analysis, and projects.
• Plan, monitor, and lead the implementation of improvement initiatives.
• Drive collaborative cultural change and awareness by building working relationships based on trust, and improving collaboration within portfolios

WHAT YOU HAVE DONE:

• Bachelor’s Degree or Post-Secondary education in Business, Accounting, or Finance or 3-5 years of relevant work experience
• Outstanding analytical skills and ability to communicate findings clearly
• Advanced MS Office skills (Excel, Access, PowerPoint)
• Understanding of accounting and financial processes
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and prioritize tasks with conflicting deadlines
• A proven record of leading process improvement initiatives.
  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.