Lead vendor partnerships for SNDL’s cannabis retail business, using commercial negotiation and advanced Excel analysis from a hybrid office model. Support Value Buds and Spiritleaf across 120+ stores. As Manager, Vendor Relations, you will guide relationships with more than 50 suppliers. You will manage onboarding, agreements, business reviews, billing, collections, issue resolution, and vendor performance. The role supports retail revenue and margin growth through scalable governance and merchandising execution.
Key Responsibilities
Lead supplier relationships across the partnership lifecycle Source suppliers and negotiate commercial agreements Build data-driven reviews, dashboards,
and vendor deliverables Manage data program billing and payment discrepancies Coordinate merchandising execution across stores and digital channels
Requirements:
Five to eight years in merchandising, category management, or related work Experience managing partnerships and negotiating commercial agreements Advanced Excel skills with large datasets and financial analysis Solid understanding of retail KPIs and financial mechanics Strong communication, detail, and prioritization skills Bring supplier leadership, analytical strength, and merchandising expertise to SNDL’s Value Buds and Spiritleaf retail network.