Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada's Top 100 employers where your unique contributions drive success.

Sobeys is full of exciting opportunities, and we are always looking for bright new talent to join our team!
We currently have an opening for a Buyer.

The successful candidate will take an active role in supporting our customer base with excellence in Procurement and will be a suitable transition for someone with Inventory Control background or previous Supply Chain Skills.
**Here's where you'll be focusing:**
**_Financial_**
Deliver against Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to measure success based on service level, inventory turns and shrink (fresh)
**_Manage service level and inventory performance for respective categories_**
Perform replenishment process, to include purchase order execution for regular turns, promotional, and investment buying
Accountable for service level and inventory turns
Support the development and execution of best-practice inventory management processes that will meet or exceed benchmarks for customer order fill, freshness, shrink and inventory turns
Ensure that the replenishment function meets budgeted financial targets and contributes to the respective region and banner strategies
Monitor and take appropriate action on vendor performance with respect to order fill and on time delivery
Identify and communicate opportunities with vendors, Category Management, Merchandising, Replenishment, and Logistics on areas for improvement
Ensure that system maintenance (AWR,WDFR)
is performed based on ABC classification
Accountable for service levels and turns
**_Key support accountabilities_**
Work with Inbound Logistics on developing cold chain/supply chain opportunities
Work closely with Category Merchants for new listings, major overstock issues and regional merchandising opportunities (i.e. fresh local buys)




Work closely with the demand planning team to ensure that promotional activities are planned and distributed correctly and that purchase orders are executed and received on time in order to achieve the targeted service level
Work closely with the Replenishment Process Optimization team to identify opportunities to improve process and track vendor compliance with fill-rate
**_Personal Development_**
Engage and maintain interest in personal growth and/or career development
**What you have to offer:**
An Undergraduate Degree and a minimum of 2 years of relevant experience or a DEC and a minimum of 4 years relevant experience
Knowledge of principles of demand forecasting and inventory planning
Extensive knowledge of Excel (intermediate)
Fresh or Grocery experience (Preferred)
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**Who we are**
Sobeys is one of Canada's leading grocery retailers, with more than 1,600 stores across all 10 provinces and banners including Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, Fresh

Co, Thrifty Foods, and Lawtons Drug Stores.

Our 128,000 teammates and franchise affiliates are passionate about delivering great food and exceptional experiences to our customers and communities.

Learn more about our story and culture: Who We Are (https://jobs.sobeyscareers.com/who-are-we/)
Why Work With Us (https://jobs.sobeyscareers.com/working-with-us/)
**Total Rewards**
We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life.

Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental advantages,



retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation.

Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth.

To learn more about this opportunity including the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I'm interested” or "Apply" button above.

Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.
**Additional Information**
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These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company.

Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.

Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes.

We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.

Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process.

Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.
**Job Details**
**Job Family**
Merchandising
**Job Function**
Merchandising - Replenishment
**Pay Type**
Salary
**Hiring Min Rate**
61,000 CAD
**Hiring Max Rate**
84,000 CAD

📌 Buyer (Toronto)
🏢 Sobeys
📍 Toronto