Procurement Lead

Procurement coordinator • old toronto on Last updated: 23 hours ago

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do?

SALARY:

Starting Salary Opportunity: $ 96,000+

BONUS:

Bonus at Target: $ 24,000

VACANCY TYPE:

This posting reflects a vacant position

COMPANY:

Founded over 175 years ago, Labatt is one of Canada’s 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 3,600 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 of logistics services—including warehousing, transportation, logistics operations, and other related support activities—while ensuring the lowest total system cost and strong internal customer satisfaction.

Liaise with the Zone Logistics Procurement Team to develop logistics sourcing strategies, negotiate commercial terms, and support commitments related to Logistics.

Lead process improvements with internal logistic teams and external partners across Canada.

Support the achievement of Zone logistics savings targets by identifying and leading cross‑functional strategic initiatives and leveraging best practices across AB InBev.

Oversee day‑to‑day logistics service programs to ensure uninterrupted, on‑time execution of logistics services, while ensuring supplier adherence to commitments.

Evaluate alternate logistics solutions and operational models that can offer cost‑to‑serve and service‑level advantages while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and operational reliability.

Develop and maintain market expertise within assigned logistics categories.

Provide analytical and service support to logistics leadership, including cost modeling, operational impact analysis, KPI reporting, and contingency coverage for logistics partners.

Improve working capital performance through optimized contract structures and negotiation of favorable payment terms.

Leadership and management of Logistics procurement activities in Canada.

Strategic development and successful implementation of cost leadership programs based on ‘InBev Way of Procurement’, through collaboration on cross‑functional councils, leveraging scale, sharing best practices, challenging the business, and increasing value add.

Management of Logistics 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, policies, 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 Logistics in NA zone.

Effective management of external vendors ensuring adequate coverage for goods and services in Logistics; ensuring competitive suppliers’ environment for bidding processes.

Influence over $45‑60 MCAD 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

Warehousing experience considered an asset

Why Labatt: As one of Canada’s 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 life’s 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.

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