About The Role
The Manager, Vendor Relations plays a critical role in translating merchandising and commercial strategy into mutually beneficial supplier partnerships and trade programming for SNDL’s Cannabis Retail segment, supporting 120+ stores across the Value Buds and Spirit Leaf banners.
Work Location
Toronto Corporate Office
About The Role
The Manager, Vendor Relations plays a critical role in translating merchandising and commercial strategy into mutually beneficial supplier partnerships and trade programming for SNDL’s Cannabis Retail segment, supporting 120+ stores across the Value Buds and Spirit Leaf banners.
Reporting to the Senior Director, Category Strategy, you’ll act as the day-to-day relationship lead for 50+ suppliers, managing all aspects of the vendor partnership lifecycle with a focus on driving overall retail revenue and margin growth.
Candidates based our of SNDL's Toronto (49 Spadina Ave) or Edmonton (17220 Stony Plain Rd) offices on a hybrid basis are strongly preferred.
Exceptional candidates working remotely from Ontario, Alberta, or British Columbia may also be considered.
Vendor relationship management
Act as the primary relationship lead for 50+ vendors, managing all aspects of the partnership lifecycle including onboarding, business reviews, commercial negotiations, billing, collections, and issue resolution
Lead the identification, sourcing, and set up of current suppliers to address assortment gaps and evolving customer needs, including the negotiation of commercial agreements (e.g., master supply agreements, data program agreements)
Analyze retail, category, and vendor performance data to develop insight-driven business reviews, and vendor-facing data products (e.g., dashboards, data program deliverables)
Manage data program billing activities, including preparing invoices, ensuring timely
📌 Manager, Vendor Relations (Toronto)
🏢 SNDL
📍 Toronto