Buyer

About Sobeys

Sobeys Inc. ranks among Canada's Top 100 employers and is recognized for valuing each team member's unique contributions. Operating over 1,600 stores across the nation with various retail banners, Sobeys is committed to providing exceptional food and customer experiences.

Role Overview

We are currently seeking a full-time Buyer, based at key locations including Montreal, Quebec, Vaughan, and Toronto, Ontario. This position plays a crucial role in managing inventory and procurement, particularly focusing on fresh and produce categories.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve and monitor KPIs related to service levels, online shop availability, inventory turnover, and minimizing shrinkage in fresh items.
• Oversee inventory and service performance for assigned product categories.
• Execute the replenishment process including purchase orders for regular turn items, promotions, and investment purchases.
• Ensure inventory turnover and service levels meet organizational goals.
• Collaborate to develop and implement best-in-class inventory management practices to exceed benchmarks in order fulfillment, freshness, shrink control, and turnover.
• Manage budget adherence for replenishment activities aligned with regional and banner strategies.
• Monitor vendor performance regarding order fulfillment and timely deliveries, taking proactive steps as needed.
• Communicate and identify improvement opportunities with vendors, Category Management, Merchandising, Replenishment, and Logistics teams.

Candidate Profile

• Possess an Undergraduate Degree with at least 2 years of relevant experience, or a DEC with 4+ years of related experience.
• Strong understanding of demand forecasting principles and inventory planning methodologies.
• Proficient in Excel at an intermediate level.
• Previous purchasing experience within Fresh or Produce categories is preferred.
• Familiarity with SAP systems is considered an asset.

Total Rewards and Culture

At Sobeys, we offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to support our employees both professionally and personally. Benefits may include health and dental coverage, retirement savings plans with an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare services, employee assistance programs, developmental opportunities, parental leave enhancements, and paid time off.

Additional Information

Compensation structures are designed to be equitable, competitive, and flexible to encourage performance and career growth. Salary ranges comply with applicable Pay Transparency Legislation, and actual compensation is determined based on qualifications and experience.

External sources may share approximate compensation figures for similar roles, but these are provided solely for comparison and are not officially confirmed by Sobeys.

Recruitment processes may include the use of AI tools to increase efficiency; however, final hiring decisions rest with our hiring teams.

We are committed to inclusive and accessible hiring practices and accommodate requests for accommodation throughout the recruitment stages.

Successful candidates must provide valid documentation verifying their legal authorization to work during onboarding prior to starting employment.