Build supplier partnerships for SNDL’s cannabis retail business, using commercial negotiation and advanced Excel analysis from Toronto or Edmonton offices.The Manager, Strategic Partnerships leads relationships with more than 50 suppliers supporting Value Buds and Spiritleaf stores. Reporting to the Senior Director, Category Strategy, this manager translates merchandising strategy into trade programming, joint business plans, and commercial opportunities. The work spans supplier onboarding, negotiations, reporting, and cross-functional execution.Key Responsibilities: Lead supplier relationships across the partnership lifecycleRefine joint business plans with key suppliersNegotiate agreements and source recent suppliersBuild scorecards, reporting,
and performance reviewsCoordinate merchandising and promotions with internal teamsRequirements: Seven-plus years in retail merchandising or related fieldsExperience managing partnerships and negotiating commercial agreementsAdvanced Excel and large-dataset financial analysis proficiencyEnterprise BI systems experience; Power BI is an assetStrong retail KPI, margin, and promotional economics knowledgeBring supplier leadership, commercial strategy, and analytical expertise to SNDL’s growing cannabis retail partnerships across Canada.#J-18808-Ljbffr