Manager, Procurement - Toronto, Canada - Labatt Breweries Canada

Labatt Breweries Canada
Labatt Breweries Canada
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Toronto, Canada

4 weeks ago

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Dreaming big is in our DNA. Brewing the world's most loved beers and creating meaningful experiences is what inspires us. We are owners, empowered to lead real change, deliver on tough challenges, and take accountability for the results. We are looking for talent that shares these values, that is ambitious, bold & resilient. We want talent that is looking for fast career growth, cross-functional experiences, global exposure and robust training & development.

About Labatt


For more than 160 years, Labatt has created enduring bonds with consumers as they share memorable experiences while enjoying iconic brands like Alexander Keith's, Labatt Blue, Budweiser and Stella Artois.


Labatt employees share the dream of becoming the best, most profitable beer company in a better world with their Anheuser-Busch InBev colleagues worldwide.

From Newfoundland to British Columbia, Labatt's 3,000 employees brew about 60 local and world-known beers. Anheuser-Busch InBev is the leading global brewer, managing a portfolio of more than 200 brands.

Labatt is one of Canada's most recognized brands and most respected corporations.

We take responsibility for improving the world where we do business, and together we find ways of putting social responsibility into action.

We're also committed to building a company for the long-term with a legacy to be proud of - for the people who work for us and with us; for future generations and the environment; and above all for our consumers.


Job Responsibilities:
MRO Procurement

  • Procure the highest quality materials and services and provide info and services that will generate the lowest total system cost and provide customer satisfaction
  • Liaise with Zone manager to develop purchasing strategies, negotiating and committing for materials related to business units. Through close association, Lead process improvement with internal customers and suppliers throughout Canada with a focus on the Montreal facility
  • Support the Achievement of the Zone target savings goals by identifying and leading crossfunctional strategic sourcing initiatives and leveraging across ABInBev
  • Control day to day logistics of supply programs to ensure an uninterrupted, ontime supply of materials and services while meeting commitments of suppliers
  • Evaluate alternate materials and services, systems or suppliers that can offer potential cost of service advantages while maintaining the highest quality materials
  • Demonstrate expertise within assigned purchasing categories, including specialized industries, sources of supplies, capacities, vendor capabilities and alternative sources
  • Support globally defined procurement process and guidelines for relevant materials at the zone and plant levels
  • Provide analytical support and customer service contingency support to the manager of your entity
  • Monitor yearly material consumption patterns as they affect yearly cost reduction targets
  • Improve working capital through negotiated payment terms extensions

Job Responsibilities :
Capex Procurement Manager

  • Leadership and management of CAPEX procurement activities in Canada.
  • Strategic development and successful implementation of cost leadership programs based on 'InBev Way of Procurement', through collaboration on crossfunctional councils, leveraging scale, sharing best practices, challenging the business, and increasing value add.
  • Management of CAPEX suppliers 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 practices, polices, and procedures.
  • Think, influence, and act on a strategic level to ensure that effective tactics and high performance metrics are in place to drive decision taking in CAPEX in NA zone.
  • Effective management of external vendors ensuring adequate coverage for goods and services in CAPEX; ensuring competitive suppliers' environment for bidding processes
  • Influence over $3550 MCAD annual spend.
  • Responsible for 4 business critical categories in NA zone (Civil Works, Process, Utilities, Packaging).
  • Savings potential of MCAD annually
Job Qualifications and Competencies (do not copy paste into qualifications box)

  • Engineering University degree and/or MBA
  • Minimum of 5 years experience with progressively more senior positions in either Procurement of 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 negotiations, analytical, project management skills. Strong communications skills
  • Strong computer skills excel, outlook, office, etc.

Technical competencies:

  • Strong and broad technical background and understanding of plan operations and equipment. Field project experience is an asset
  • Solid negotiation skills.
  • Superior project management skills, with the ability to both influence and facilitate
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