Manager, Sourcing
Bolton, Ontario, Canada, L7E 3A9
Who We Are
Becoming experts on beer doesn't happen overnight - we've been in business since 1927 and today, The Beer Store is the primary distribution and sales channel for beer in Ontario and is owned by 28+ Ontario-based brewers! Through our Retail Stores, Distribution Centres, Draught Services, Customer Experience Centre, and our Corporate Office, we form one large team that is passionate about the beer business. The Beer Store is proud to foster a respectful and inclusive culture that expands and leverages the diverse talents, experiences, and perspectives of our team members to deliver exceptional service for our customers. We continue to be successful by working together, respecting each other, having a positive attitude and by trying new and innovative ideas. Not only are we knowledgeable, passionate, and loyal ambassadors for beer, we’re also health and safety advocates, environmental champions, DEIB enthusiasts and we give proudly back to our communities.
The Role
We are currently searching for a Manager, Sourcing, reporting to Manager, Procurement. This vacancy is a full-time, permanent opportunity. The Manager, Sourcing will lead the development and execution of sourcing strategies across assigned indirect spend categories, driving supplier performance, cost optimization, and value creation. This role manages strategic sourcing initiatives, supplier negotiations, and contract agreements while ensuring alignment with business objectives, governance requirements, and risk management standards. Working closely with internal stakeholders and external suppliers, leverages market insights and commercial expertise to support informed decision-making, strengthen supplier relationships, and deliver sustainable business results
Location
Our Corporate Office is located in Bolton, ON. We offer a hybrid work model with visits into the office a minimum of three times per week and on an as-needed basis depending on the role and function. Up to 15% of business travel is required to support organizational needs, therefore a valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is required.
What You'll Be Doing
- Develop and execute category strategies by analyzing spend, market trends, supplier capabilities, and business needs to drive value, cost optimization, and risk mitigation
- Lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives including supplier assessments, competitive bidding, negotiations, and contract awards to secure optimal commercial outcomes
- Partner with cross-functional stakeholders and business leaders to provide procurement expertise, align sourcing strategies with organizational priorities, and communicate market insights and recommendations
- Manage supplier relationships and performance by conducting business reviews, monitoring service levels, addressing performance issues, and driving continuous improvement initiatives
- Oversee contract lifecycle management including contract development, negotiation, execution, renewals, amendments, and compliance with commercial, legal, and operational requirements
- Mitigate supplier and contractual risk by ensuring adherence to governance standards and partnering with Legal, Finance, and business stakeholders to resolve issues and support risk management strategies
- Provide SAP procurement and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) expertise, supporting stakeholders with system guidance, issue resolution, and process best practices
- Drive procurement process improvement and compliance by monitoring data quality and purchase order accuracy, optimizing workflows, and maintaining training and process documentation.
- Develop and deliver procurement analytics and reporting through dashboards, supplier scorecards, KPI tracking, and performance metrics to support leadership decision-making
- Leverage data insights to drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to enhance sourcing outcomes, supplier performance, procurement effectiveness, and transformation initiatives
- Support procurement improvements through process enhancements, tools, governance, and risk management initiative
- Perform other related duties and projects as assigned
Who You Are - Your Knowledge, Skills & Experience
Education
- Post-Secondary School Education in Business or Supply Chain or related
- SCMP or CPSM designation required
Experience
- Minimum 8 years of progressive experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and category management, with a strong preference for expertise in indirect spend categories. Preferred category experience includes Supply Chain, IT, and Professional Services
- Experience leading supplier negotiations and strategic sourcing initiatives, including developing and executing RFP, RFQ, and RFI processes, as well as managing contracts
- Utilizing ERP systems (SAP preferred) and procurement analytics tools
- Experience supporting multi-site retail, distribution, or operational environments is considered an asset
Skills
- Contract negotiation, supplier relationship management, and commercial acumen
- Solid understanding of procurement governance, supplier risk management, and vendor compliance requirements
- Advanced level of computer skills, particularly in Excel; Power BI or similar business intelligence tools are considered an asset
- Strong analytical thinking, communication, and stakeholder management abilities
- Demonstrated ability to exercise sound judgment, take initiative, and make informed decisions in a fast-paced environment
- Strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to prioritize tasks to ensure successful completion
- Ability to evaluate purchased products and identify improvement opportunities with suppliers to reduce total cost of ownership
Compensation
Salary range? Yup, we’ve got one: $83,000-$103,700 CAD per year. But here’s the real deal - if you’re the perfect brew of experience, skills, and personality, we’re open to exploring beyond the range. Tell us what you’re working with, and let’s pour over it together.
What We Offer
Our success as an organization is a result of our commitment to our greatest strength…our people! We believe that any opportunity we can provide to help further your career growth and development is an investment in not only your individual success, but our overall success as a business.
We work to recognize you in meaningful ways including a competitive compensation, incentive pay, a flex health benefits program, employee & family assistance program, defined pension plan with company matching, recognition programs, tuition reimbursement program, hybrid work arrangement, generous paid time off and summer hours program, employee special offers, and a casual dress and work environment.
*Benefits and perks are dependent upon role and status and are subject to change at the sole discretion of the company.
Equal Opportunity Employer
We are committed to providing a respectful and empowering workplace that values our greatest resource, our people. Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging are essential components of our culture that empower us to meet the needs of our employees, customers and communities. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds including racialized persons / persons of colour, women, Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America, persons with disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, and any other characteristic. We’re an equal opportunity employer and provide employment accommodation in accordance with provincial legislation. If contacted for an employment opportunity or testing, please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process.
We genuinely thank you for your interest in this opportunity with us. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
