Director, Sourcing – Wine, Beer & Spirits

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®. At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong. Loblaw is a leader in the retail industry across Canada. With a team of approximately 200,000 colleagues, we welcome Canadians into our stores and online, serving them with a passionate focus on our purpose: helping Canadians to Live Life Well®. Reporting to the Sr. Director, Liquor, Nicotine and Cannabis, the Director, Sourcing – Wine, Beer & Spirits will play a key leadership role in shaping our sourcing strategy, supplier partnerships and assortment across the business. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded sourcing leader who is passionate about the world of wine, spirits and beer. You will lead strategic supplier relationships and negotiations, identify emerging products and trends, develop new sourcing opportunities, and help us bring differentiated products and exceptional value to our customers. We’re looking for someone who is naturally curious about the category and loves discovering what’s next. You may already have deep experience in wine, spirits and beer, or you may bring outstanding sourcing and commercial expertise along with a genuine desire to deepen your category knowledge. Either way, you understand that great sourcing is about more than negotiating cost – it’s about finding the right products, building strong partnerships and creating an assortment customers are excited to discover. If you thrive on building relationships, negotiating great outcomes, spotting opportunities others may have missed and turning market insights into commercial results, we’d love to hear from you. What You'll Do Lead the strategic sourcing vision and roadmap for wine, spirits and beer, identifying opportunities to strengthen our assortment, improve competitiveness and deliver exceptional quality and value for our customers. Lead senior-level commercial negotiations and develop strategic partnerships with producers, suppliers, agents and other industry partners in Canada and internationally. Seek out new, differentiated and emerging products, staying closely connected to consumer preferences, category trends, innovation and developments across global beverage markets. Develop sourcing strategies that balance customer needs, product quality, innovation, differentiation, cost, margin, inventory productivity and long-term category growth. Own the financial outcomes associated with sourcing strategy, including product cost, inventory productivity and contribution to overall category P&L performance. Partner closely with category, merchandising and banner leadership to translate sourcing opportunities into compelling assortments and customer propositions. Build and maintain a deep understanding of the competitive landscape, including assortment, pricing, product trends, supplier capabilities and global sourcing best practices. Develop strong relationships with external partners, including regulatory bodies and key industry associations, and maintain a thorough understanding of the regulatory environments in which we operate. Collaborate across Loblaw, including merchandising, operations, promotions, supply chain, loyalty, e-commerce, marketing and media, to bring sourcing strategies and programs to life. Coach, mentor and develop a high-performing team, fostering curiosity, commercial thinking, accountability and a …

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