Associate Buyer

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well.

At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.

Associate Buyer - Sourcing Why this role is important:

• As an Associate Buyer, you will join Loblaws Sourcing team, supporting the total Bakery portfolio. This role plays a critical part in ensuring we deliver the right products to our stores, at the right cost, with the right quality, across a network of more than 2,400 stores nationally.

• Reporting to the Director, Sourcing Bakery, you will work closely with the Buyer(s) to support end-to-end category management, including domestic and offshore sourcing, vendor management, cost validation, product setup, and supply continuity. You will help enable strong execution across key Bakery programs, including planogram launches, seasonal events, and ongoing assortment optimization.

What youll do:

• Support the Director and Buyer(s) in managing vendor performance, including tracking KPIs (service levels, fill rates, cost adherence) and preparing insights to support decision-making.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date system data across the Bakery portfolio, including vendor costing, item setup, and assortment changes, ensuring alignment with planogram and program timelines.

• Support new product launches and transitions by coordinating item setup, vendor onboarding, and cross-functional alignment with Vendor Onboarding, Data Operations, QA, and Supply Chain teams.

• Partner with Supply Chain, Merchandising, Control Brand (Private Label), and Product Development teams to proactively identify and resolve supply, availability, and execution risks.

• Assist with sourcing initiatives, including data gathering for RFPs/RFQs, cost analysis, and vendor comparisons to support ongoing cost optimization and STR (Stronger Together) initiatives.

• Support execution of key Bakery programs (e.g., seasonal events, planogram changes), ensuring readiness across vendors, inventory, and systems.

• Provide general administrative and analytical support to the Bakery Sourcing team as required.

• Champion a culture of collaboration, inclusion, and continuous improvement within the team.

What you bring:

• A curious, proactive mindset with strong attention to detail and a willingness to learn.

• Post-secondary education or equivalent experience.

• 1+ years of experience in procurement, supply chain, or retail merchandising (experience in fresh/perishable categories is an asset).

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

• Solid financial and business acumen, with an interest in cost drivers and commercial decision-making.

• Strong communication and relationship management skills, with the ability to work effectively across cross-functional teams.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook).

Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars Environment, Sourcing and Community and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canadas Top Employers, Canadas Best Diversity Employers, Canadas Greenest Employers & Canadas Top Employers for Young People.

If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team.

We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.

Please Note :
Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Hiring Range / Echelle salariale a lembauche :$52,000.00 - $71,500.00 / 52.000,00$ - 71.500,00$ (per year / par an)A candidates experience and knowledge as well as the geographical region in which the position is located may be factored into the pay a candidate receives for this position. This posting is for an existing vacancy. The Company uses artificial intelligence for the purpose of screening, assessing and/or selecting applicants for this position. / Lexperience et les connaissances dun candidat ainsi que la region geographique dans laquelle le poste est situe peuvent etre prises en compte dans la remuneration quun candidat recoit pour ce poste. Cette offre demploi concerne un poste vacant existant. Lentreprise utilise lintelligence artificielle dans le but de filtrer, devaluer et/ou de selectionner les candidats a ce poste.

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