Category Manager, Procurement/Commercialization

At Arterra Wines Canada, we love inspiring the big and small moments that happen when our products are shared and enjoyed.  For us it's not just about what's in and on the bottle, it's what happens in people's lives when we're a part of them that keeps us thirsting for more and not resting on our laurels as Canada's largest and most enjoyed wine company.  We put the consumer at the center of everything we do and we're looking for people who do the same.

Job Summary:

This role is responsible for developing and executing category sourcing strategies to ensure the lowest total cost of ownership for goods and services while maintaining excellent quality and supply service levels. Responsible for the management of procurement responses to commercialization process (IMB) for new product development (NPD), and alignment to guardrails process (core & premium) along with DTV project process.

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with business partners to develop category strategies that meet the needs of the business units re: cost, innovation, sustainability, quality, service and safety

• Development and execution of a category strategy highlighting pipe-line of savings initiatives, sourcing, design to value or market driven

• Lead all aspects of supplier lifecycle management for selected categories, including identification, onboarding, contract management, performance management, risk management and offboarding

25%

• Inventory management in collaboration with material planning, lead projects to manage inventory to annual plan

• Lead applicable supplier forecast process, set up and pricing of new items/suppliers

• Management of monthly reporting summaries PPV & rationale   

25%

• Responsible for managing the consolidated procurement response for new products (NPD), line extensions, product changes and deletions

• Lead procurement packaging responses via defined IMB process, ensuring clear communication, alignment and accountability

25%

• Lead procurement Core/Premium Guardrails process, escalations and required alignments/approvals

• Lead DTV process alignment, assisting with coordination of product refurbishments/write offs to minimize packaging write offs.  

• 25%

Qualifications:

• College Diploma (Supply Chain/Procurement)

• 5-10 years procurement experience at CPG or related industry

• 3-5 Years experience in project coordination, or product commercialization within CPG or related industry

• JDE or other ERP system experience - relating to supplier set ups, pricing files, MRP, PO approvals

• Project management certification or experience: PMP certificate /or MS Project/ (bonus)

• Process oriented, demonstrated ability to manage process and escalate if off track

• Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills (building relationship)

• Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines

• Strong Excel skills, data analysis pivots, presenting data summary and making recommendations

Preferred:

• University Designation (Business, Economics and/or Supply Chain)

• 10+ years strategic sourcing / category management experience

• CSCMP or equivalent designation

What We Offer:

• Hybrid work model, allowing employees to balance remote and in-office work.

• Competitive Salary and Bonus.

• Benefits and Pension Plan.

• Product Allowances.

• Training & Development Programs.

• Tuition Reimbursement.

• Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility. 

• A chance to explore and learn more about the Wine industry.

Compensation : Budgeted Range – $101, $131,165.00 The budgeted range takes into account several factors and qualifications that are considered in making compensation decisions including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements. Base pay is only one component of the total rewards offering at Arterra.

The budgeted range will align with qualifications, including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements.

We are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.