Fast Retailing Company

Procurement Manager

Fast Retailing Company$98K — $112K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 3+ years of experience in Finance, cost control, Financial Consulting, or Procurement
  • Experience in a business partnering role with strong execution skills
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, high-pressure environments
  • Strategic thinking and proficient analytical skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Strong proficiency in Excel
  • High flexibility and exceptional work ethics
  • Creative problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset

Responsibilities

  • Identify and analyze cost saving and strategic investment opportunities
  • Monitor and assess the outcomes of cost saving initiatives
  • Collaborate with teams to drive cost optimization efforts
  • Review contracts to understand key cost optimization elements
  • Lead projects and coordinate with stakeholders to meet deadlines
  • Partner with top executives to understand business growth opportunities
  • Develop and implement regional and global business transformation projects
  • Manage purchasing committee to set objectives and ROI for spending
  • Create a supplier database for benchmarking and decision-making

Benefits

  • Opportunity for career growth within a rapidly expanding brand
  • Direct learning experience from the management team
  • Development of analytical and project management skills
  • Negotiation experience with suppliers
  • Opportunity to influence North American business expansion
  • Global collaborative work opportunities within UNIQLO network
  • High visibility role with global and regional executive collaboration
  • Entrepreneurial culture driving impactful business decisions
  • Modern office environment accessible via public transportation
Full Job Description
Description

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Toronto, ON

https://www.uniqlo.com/ca/en/

https://www.fastretailing.com/employment/en/

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Director of Corporate Management and Finance, UNIQLO USA, the Procurement Manager will act as a Change Leader for the UNIQLO North America business. This position will analyze the figures to find cost saving opportunities and execute strategic projects with various departments to bring results. As the business grows, it is imperative for the company to control costs and accelerate strategic investments to change the Profit and Loss structure.

Key Responsibilities:

Cost Analysis and Control
  • Identify cost saving and strategic investment opportunities
  • Monitor cost saving achieved after execution and analyze cost optimization outcome
  • Coordinate with various teams across the business to drive cost optimization opportunities
  • Review contracts and develop understanding of key cost optimization drivers
  • Lead the projects and coordinate with the stakeholders to deliver an outcome within set timelines

Strategic Business Partner
  • Partner with CEO, CFO, COOs and Heads of department to understand the business, growing opportunities and build a strong execution plan
  • Assess performance of responsible departments from objective view to help resolve issues and bring changes in business results
  • Lead and develop regional and global business transformation projects

Strategic Supplier Management and Investment
  • Run Purchasing committee with the management to determine the objectives and ROI of the company spend
  • Develop costs/supplier database and analyze the information gathered as benchmark tool in decision making process
  • Take initiative in identifying areas of improvement to strengthen a low-cost mindset across the business
  • Other duties assigned by supervisor

Process Control
  • Work with various department individuals to elevate their understanding of the procurement process and ensure compliance to the process

Qualifications:
  • At least full 3-year experience within Finance cost control, Financial Consulting or Procurement
  • Experience in business partnering role and excellent execution skills
  • Enjoy working in a fast-paced and high-pressured working environment
  • Strategic thinking and good analytical skills
  • Excellent communications skills
  • Strong excel skills
  • High flexibility and strong work ethics
  • Creative approach and continuous improvement mindset

What Can Be Gained?
  • Meaningful opportunity for growth and upward mobility as the brand grows
  • Learn and experience directly from management team
  • Deep analytical skill set and project management skills
  • Ability to negotiate with suppliers
  • Ability to drive North American expansion of the business
  • Global working opportunity with UNIQLO entities across the world

What We Offer:
  • Competitive salary, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits.
  • A high-visibility role with collaboration across global and regional executive teams.
  • Career growth in a company that values ambition, innovation, integrity, and performance.
  • A results-driven, entrepreneurial culture where your decisions drive real business impact.
  • Work in a modern office which is easily accessible by public transportation.

Please note: All job postings at UNIQLO Canada Inc. are to fill existing vacancies within our organization.

Annual Salary: $98,400 - $112,000 CAD

The salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position.

AI Usage: As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make the final decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.

About Fast Retailing Company

Fast Retailing Co., Ltd. is a public Japanese multinational retail holding company. In addition to its primary subsidiary Uniqlo, it owns several other brands, including J Brand, Comptoir des Cotonniers, GU, Princesse Tam-Tam, and Theory.
Learn more about Fast Retailing Company
Size
55,589 employees
Industry
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