Lead supplier relationships for a large retail network, combining partnership management and commercial strategy. Toronto or Edmonton hybrid work is preferred. As a Vendor Relations Manager, you will manage a portfolio exceeding 50 suppliers and influence commercial results. The position connects merchandising, category management, finance, analytics, supply chain, marketing, and retail operations. You will create cooperative business plans, strengthen governance, and support consistent execution across stores and digital channels.

Key Responsibilities
- Oversee supplier relationships throughout their complete lifecycle
- Negotiate master supply and data program agreements
- Develop supplier scorecards, metrics, and reporting frameworks




- Coordinate merchandising initiatives across retail and digital channels
- Represent merchandising in cross-functional commercial programs

Requirements:
- Five to eight years in commercial or retail-related experience
- Proven external partnership and senior stakeholder influence experience
- Experience improving scalable vendor governance processes
- Ability to convert complex data into business actions
- Power BI or similar reporting tool experience is an asset Bring supplier relationship leadership, negotiation expertise, and cross-functional coordination to commercial programs across a national retail network.

📌 Retail Supplier Partnerships Manager (Edmonton)
🏢 Jobgether
📍 Edmonton