Support procurement operations at Loblaw Companies Limited through vendor management, data analysis, and category purchasing for Canadian retail divisions.
As an Associate Buyer, you will work with the Sourcing Team, Directors, and Buyers across category procurement activities. Your work will include domestic and offshore sourcing, vendor relationships, RFPs, costing, supply risk, quality, and onboarding. The position supports more than 3,000 stores.
Key Responsibilities: Analyze vendor performance data and prepare presentation materials
Manage onboarding processes and ensure company standards compliance
Maintain accurate category and vendor costing system data
Create recent products with Vendor Onboarding and Data Operations
Resolve availability challenges with cross-functional supply teams
Requirements: Post-secondary education or equivalent experience
At least one year in procurement, supply chain, or merchandising
Strong organization and prioritization skills
Financial, business, and retail knowledge
Microsoft Office proficiency, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Bring procurement knowledge, relationship management, and analytical organization to Loblaw’s Sourcing Team as an Associate Buyer.