Loblaw Digital

Manager, Strategic Sourcing & Contracts

Loblaw Digital$68K — $93K *
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in procurement contract management and negotiation
  • Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving skills
  • Effective interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate with various teams
  • Advanced understanding of contract law and legalities
  • Business and procurement knowledge with a strategic mindset
  • Familiarity with procurement tools and processes, including Ariba and Fieldglass
  • Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with all levels of management

Responsibilities

  • Draft and negotiate complex procurement contracts for Goods not for Resale
  • Review supplier contracts for improvement and assist with inquiries
  • Develop contract summaries for senior executives and ensure proper filing compliance
  • Analyze contracts to ensure alignment with procurement objectives
  • Evaluate post-contractual obligations and consider restructuring opportunities
  • Assist with operational and process-related questions regarding procurement tools
  • Provide support for data errors, change management, and training related to contract management

Benefits

  • Full-time employment position
  • Opportunity to work in a collaborative and innovative environment
  • Focus on inclusiveness and belonging in team dynamics
  • Engagement in continuous improvement processes
  • Access to professional development and training opportunities
Full Job Description
Why is this role important :

The Contracts Manager will join the Enterprise Procurement Group reporting to the Sr. Manager, Contracts, of the Marketing, Loyalty, Corporate and Pharmacy categories. The primary responsibilities of the Contracts Manager are to successfully draft and negotiate medium to high complexity procurement contracts for Goods not for Resale, which outline the outcome of negotiations with supplier(s) and manage contract restructuring to reflect all changes. This role requires the Contracts Manager to work with the Sr. Manager, Contracts, other Contracts Managers, Category Managers, Analysts, Business Stakeholders, the Legal department and others internal partners to ensure the terms and conditions stated in medium to high complexity contracts are in line with Loblaw's strategic objectives, policies and the negotiation outcome.

What you'll do:
  • Draft and completes required medium to high complexity agreements (Master Agreements, complex Statements of Work, Ordering Documents etc.) by applying knowledge of contract law, company policy and feedback from other groups (such as Sr. Manager, Contracts, Category Managers, Business Stakeholders, Legal and vendors).
  • Ongoing review of new and existing supplier contracts for improvement opportunities, including assisting with inquiries from the Business Stakeholders related to a contract.
  • Assist with the development of contract summaries for Loblaw senior executives and ensure proper contract filing compliance (electronic and hard copy).
  • Analyze and verify that legal terms in medium to high complexity contracts are in line with category and procurement objectives as well as legal requirements, policies and value maximization for Loblaw.
  • Assist with analyzing post-contractual obligations (volume commitments, contract life, etc.).
  • Analyze potential for restructuring existing contracts for additional benefits.
  • Assist partners with operational, process and technical questions regarding the use of the procurement tools (Ariba, Fieldglass).
  • Accountable to provide support in the areas of data errors, change management (internal and vendors) and training (internal and vendors) in relation to contract management tools.
  • Administrative tasks, including opening and publishing a contract, assisting with contract related inquiries received from the Business, including providing contract information, etc.
  • Provides assessments on the current procurement tools and team processes and provides recommendations to streamline or ameliorate such processes.
  • Building and leading diverse teams that foster a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging


What you bring:
  • Strong project management skills
  • Strong analytical and problem solving skills
  • Strong interpersonal skills
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively work with disparate teams
  • Business & Procurement knowledge
  • Experience in procurement contract drafting and negotiation
  • Working knowledge of the procurement process, including strategic procurement and has the ability to contribute information and expertise to get results
  • Advanced understanding of the legal system, especially contract law
  • Ability to work with all levels of management in a fast-paced work environment

How You'll Succeed:

At Loblaw Digital, we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections.

We’re able to keep innovating because our colleagues are passionate about their work and excited about the future of eCommerce.

If you have big ideas, undeniable enthusiasm, and thrive in a collaborative, creative, and diverse group, we’ll get along just fine.

Looking for a challenge? Good. Love an innovative work environment? Even better.

Apply today.

Employment Type:
Full time

Type of Role:
Regular

Hiring Range / Échelle salariale à l'embauche :

$68,000.00 - $93,500.00 / 68.000,00$ - 93.500,00$ (per year / par an)

A candidate's experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / L'expérience et les connaissances d'un candidat ainsi que la région géographique dans laquelle le poste est situé peuvent être prises en compte dans la rémunération qu'un candidat reçoit pour ce poste. Cette offre d'emploi concerne un poste vacant existant. L'entreprise utilise l'intelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, d'évaluer et/ou de sélectionner les candidats à ce poste.

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About Loblaw Digital

Loblaw Digital is a subsidiary of Loblaw Companies Limited, a Canadian food and drug retailer. Loblaw Digital is responsible for the company's digital strategy and e-commerce initiatives. The company operates several online platforms, including the PC Express online grocery service and the Joe Fresh clothing website. Loblaw Digital also manages the company's loyalty program, PC Optimum, which allows customers to earn points on purchases that can be redeemed for discounts on future purchases.
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