Manager, Procurement

SALARY:Starting Salary Opportunity: $ 96000

• Actual base pay will depend and vary based on factors such as individual experience and skills of the applicant.

BONUS:Bonus at Target: $ 24000

• This role may also be eligible for discretionary long-term incentive awards.

• Variable Compensation opportunities are contingent on individual performance and overall business resultspursuant tothe Bonus Plan; listedamountare targeted values and notguarantees.

VACANCY TYPE:This posting reflects a vacant position

COMPANY:

Founded over 175 years ago Labatt is one of Canadas founding businesses and its leading brewer. We are proud of our history and our heritage in Canada and we remain committed to brewing great-tasting high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Labatt has created exciting experiences with consumers through iconic brands like Budweiser Bud Light NÜTRL Michelob Ultra Corona Stella Artois and many more. Through our broad portfolio we are truly a national brewer with over 3600 employees a portfolio of more than 60 quality beers and beyond and 10 breweries from coast-to-coast we are proud to serve Canada and the communities we call home.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support the procurement and management oflogisticsservicesincluding warehousing transportationlogisticsoperations andotherrelated support activitieswhile ensuring the lowest total system cost and strong internal customer satisfaction.

• Liaise with the Zone Logistics Procurement Team to developlogisticssourcingstrategies negotiate commercial terms and support commitments related toLogistics.

• Lead process improvements with internallogisticsteams and external partners across Canada.

• Support the achievement of Zonelogisticssavings targets byidentifyingand leading crossfunctional strategic initiatives andleveragingbest practices across AB InBev.

• Oversee daytodaylogisticsservice programs to ensure uninterruptedontimeexecution oflogisticsservices while ensuring supplier adherence to commitments.

• Evaluate alternateLogisticssolutionsand operational models that can offer costtoserve and servicelevel advantages whilemaintainingthe highest standards of quality safety and operational reliability.

• Develop andmaintainMarketexpertisewithin assignedlogisticscategories

• Provide analytical and service support tologisticsleadership including cost modeling operational impact analysis KPI reporting and contingency coverage forlogisticspartners.

• Improve working capital performance through optimized contract structuresandnegotiation of favorable payment terms.

• Leadership and management ofLogisticsprocurement activities in Canada.

• Strategic development and successful implementation of cost leadership programs based on InBev Way of Procurementthrough collaboration on cross-functional councilsleveragingscale sharing best practices challenging the business and increasing value add.

• Management ofLogisticssuppliers through development and performance assessment.

• Understanding the needs of internal customers and ensuring that these are met by the provision of proper use of InBev procurement practicespolices and procedures.

• Think influence and act on a strategic level to ensure that effective tactics andhigh performancemetrics are in place to drive decision taking inLogisticsin NA zone.

• Effective management of external vendors ensuring adequate coverage for goods and services inLogistics;ensuring competitive suppliers environment for bidding processes

• Influence over$45-60MCAD annual spend.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

• Engineering Business degree and/or MBA
• Minimum of 5 years experience with progressively more senior positions in either Procurement or in a business role with considerable interaction with suppliers
• Good understanding of business and commercial principles
• Proven ability to set targets and achieve cost savings
• Strong negotiation analytical and project management skills; strong communication skills
• Strong computer skills Excel Outlook Office etc.
• Warehousing experience considered an asset

WHY LABATT:
As one of Canadas Top 100 Employers Labatt is a place where our people can bring out the best in themselves through a collective purpose of creating A Future With More Cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet lifes moments dream big to move our industry forward and make a meaningful impact in our communities. We believe in brewing up a future that everyone can celebrate and share.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

At Labatt Breweries of Canada we are an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to maintaining a welcoming safe and inclusive environment for every person regardless of age race ethnicity nationality sexual orientation gender identity and expression religion neurodivergence or disability status.

REQUIRE ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE

Labatt Breweries of Canada is committed to fair and equitable recruiting practices. Persons with disabilities are encouraged to come forward at any stage of the recruitment process to request accommodations if needed. Members of our team will consult and create processes that provide individuals with disabilities the best possible recruitment experience.

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We may use artificial intelligence tools toassistwith scheduling interviews and managing screening times. We do not use AI to evaluate applicants or make decisions during the interview process. All candidate assessments and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and leadership teams.

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