Support Seafood procurement at Loblaw Companies Limited through vendor management, category data accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration. The role is based in retail procurement.
As an Associate Buyer, you will support the BEEP Team and Buyer(s) across category procurement for Loblaw's retail divisions. Your work spans vendor performance, sourcing support, RFPs, costing, supply risk, quality management, and onboarding. The position requires careful coordination with supply chain, merchandising, private label, and international sourcing teams to resolve availability and fulfilment challenges.
Key Responsibilities:
- Generate data and analyze vendor performance information
- Prepare presentation materials for the Director and Buyer(s)
- Maintain accurate category and vendor costing system data
- Facilitate vendor onboarding and recent product creation
- Resolve availability and fulfilment challenges collaboratively
Requirements:
- Post-secondary education or equivalent experience
- At least one year in procurement, supply chain, or retail merchandising
- Ability to prioritize multiple projects confidently
- Financial, business, and retail knowledge
- Microsoft Office skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Apply procurement, analysis, vendor relationship management, and Microsoft Office skills supporting Loblaw's Seafood category.