Procurement Manager

Description

Job Title: Procurement Manager

Location: Toronto, ON

UNIQLO is a leading brand of the Fast Retailing Group, one of the largest apparel retailers in the world. UNIQLO respects the individuality and lifestyle of all customers and takes pride in creating high quality, long-lasting, innovative clothing at an affordable price. 

Position Overview:

Reporting to the Director of Corporate Management and Finance, UNIQLO USA, the Procurement Manager will act as a Change Leader for the UNIQLO North America business. This position will analyze the figures to find cost saving opportunities and execute strategic projects with various departments to bring results. As the business grows, it is imperative for the company to control costs and accelerate strategic investments to change the Profit and Loss structure.

Key Responsibilities:  

Cost Analysis and Control  

• Identify cost saving and strategic investment opportunities
• Monitor cost saving achieved after execution and analyze cost optimization outcome
• Coordinate with various teams across the business to drive cost optimization opportunities
• Review contracts and develop understanding of key cost optimization drivers
• Lead the projects and coordinate with the stakeholders to deliver an outcome within set timelines

Strategic Business Partner  

• Partner with CEO, CFO, COOs and Heads of department to understand the business, growing opportunities and build a strong execution plan
• Assess performance of responsible departments from objective view to help resolve issues and bring changes in business results
• Lead and develop regional and global business transformation projects

Strategic Supplier Management and Investment  

• Run Purchasing committee with the management to determine the objectives and ROI of the company spend
• Develop costs/supplier database and analyze the information gathered as benchmark tool in decision making process
• Take initiative in identifying areas of improvement to strengthen a low-cost mindset across the business
• Other duties assigned by supervisor

Process Control

• Work with various department individuals to elevate their understanding of the procurement process and ensure compliance to the process  

Qualifications:  

• At least full 3-year experience within Finance cost control, Financial Consulting or Procurement
• Experience in business partnering role and excellent execution skills
• Enjoy working in a fast-paced and high-pressured working environment
• Strategic thinking and good analytical skills
• Excellent communications skills
• Strong excel skills
• High flexibility and strong work ethics
• Creative approach and continuous improvement mindset

What Can Be Gained?

• Meaningful opportunity for growth and upward mobility as the brand grows
• Learn and experience directly from management team
• Deep analytical skill set and project management skills
• Ability to negotiate with suppliers
• Ability to drive North American expansion of the business
• Global working opportunity with UNIQLO entities across the world

What We Offer:  

• Competitive salary, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits. 
• A high-visibility role with collaboration across global and regional executive teams. 
• Career growth in a company that values ambition, innovation, integrity, and performance. 
• A results-driven, entrepreneurial culture where your decisions drive real business impact. 
• Work in a modern office which is easily accessible by public transportation. 

Please note: All job postings at UNIQLO Canada Inc. are to fill existing vacancies within our organization.  

Annual Salary: $98,400 - $112,000 CAD

The salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position.  

AI Usage: As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications. These tools do not make the final decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams. 

UNIQLO Canada is an equal opportunity employer. As an equal opportunity employer, UNIQLO Canada Inc. does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, ancestry, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, place of origin, criminal conviction, family status, gender identity or expression, Indigenous identity, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, political belief, source of income or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable law.  

We sincerely appreciate the interest and enthusiasm of all applicants. While every application is carefully reviewed, only candidates whose qualifications closely match the requirements of the position will be contacted.