Director Strategic Beverage Sourcing

Lead strategic sourcing for wine, beer, and spirits at Loblaw Companies Limited, using supplier negotiations and commercial insight. Shape differentiated assortments across Canada.Reporting to the Senior Director, Liquor, Nicotine and Cannabis, this director leads sourcing vision and supplier partnerships. The role requires strategic sourcing, financial acumen, commercial negotiations, and category understanding. It connects market intelligence, consumer preferences, and competitive information with decisions affecting assortment, cost, margin, inventory productivity, and category performance. Experience in beverage alcohol is an asset, including WSET training.Key Responsibilities:
Lead the wine, spirits, and beer sourcing vision and roadmapNegotiate with senior producers, suppliers, agents, and industry partnersIdentify emerging products, trends, and global beverage opportunitiesOwn product cost, inventory productivity, and category P&L outcomesCoach and develop a high-performing sourcing teamRequirements:
Post-secondary education or equivalent relevant experienceFive-plus years in sourcing, procurement, merchandising, or commercial leadershipExperience leading complex negotiations and supplier relationshipsStrong forecasting, modelling, margin, and P&L capabilitiesAbility to influence senior stakeholders across multiple functionsBring strategic sourcing, financial leadership, and beverage category curiosity to Loblaw’s wine, beer, and spirits business.
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