Category Manager, Procurement/Commercialization
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description At Arterra Wines Canada, we love inspiring the big and small moments that happen when our products are shared and enjoyed. For us it’s not just about what’s in and on the bottle, it’s what happens in people’s lives when we’re a part of them that keeps us thirsting for more and not resting on our laurels as Canada’s largest and most enjoyed wine company. We put the consumer at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for people who do the same.
Job Summary This role is responsible for developing and executing category sourcing strategies to ensure the lowest total cost of ownership for goods and services while maintaining excellent quality and supply service levels. Responsible for the management of procurement responses to commercialization process (IMB) for new product development (NPD), and alignment to guardrails process (core & premium) along with DTV project process.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with business partners to develop category strategies that meet the needs of the business units re: cost, innovation, sustainability, quality, service and safety
- Development and execution of a category strategy highlighting pipe-line of savings initiatives, sourcing, design to value or market driven
- Lead all aspects of supplier lifecycle management for selected categories, including identification, onboarding, contract management, performance management, risk management and offboarding
25%
- Inventory management in collaboration with material planning, lead projects to manage inventory to annual plan
- Lead applicable supplier forecast process, set up and pricing of new items/suppliers
- Management of monthly reporting summaries PPV & rationale
25%
- Responsible for managing the consolidated procurement response for new products (NPD), line extensions, product changes and deletions
- Lead procurement packaging responses via defined IMB process, ensuring clear communication, alignment and accountability
25%
- Lead procurement Core/Premium Guardrails process, escalations and required alignments/approvals
- Lead DTV process alignment, assisting with coordination of product refurbishments/write offs to minimize packaging write offs.
- 25%
Qualifications
- College Diploma (Supply Chain/Procurement)
- 5-10 years procurement experience at CPG or related industry
- 3-5 Years experience in project coordination, or product commercialization within CPG or related industry
- JDE or other ERP system experience - relating to supplier set ups, pricing files, MRP, PO approvals
- Project management certification or experience: PMP certificate /or MS Project/ Monday.com (bonus)
- Process oriented, demonstrated ability to manage process and escalate if off track
- Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills (building relationship)
- Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Strong Excel skills, data analysis pivots, presenting data summary and making recommendations
Preferred
- University Designation (Business, Economics and/or Supply Chain)
- 10+ years strategic sourcing / category management experience
- CSCMP or equivalent designation
What We Offer
- Hybrid work model, allowing employees to balance remote and in-office work.
- Competitive Salary and Bonus.
- Benefits and Pension Plan.
- Product Allowances.
- Training & Development Programs.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility.
- A chance to explore and learn more about the Wine industry.
Compensation : Budgeted Range – $101,355.00 - $131,165.00 The budgeted range takes into account several factors and qualifications that are considered in making compensation decisions including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements. Base pay is only one component of the total rewards offering at Arterra.
The budgeted range will align with qualifications, including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements.
We are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.
About Arterra Wines Canada
As the country’s leading producer and marketer of award-winning, globally recognized Canadian and imported wines, our core purpose is what drives why we do what we do: we believe creating wine is a shared passion. Enjoying wine, a shared pleasure.
WHERE WE ARE TODAY
Our mission is simple – to build brands people love. In fact, seven of the top 20 brands in Canada are proudly part of the Arterra Wines Canada family: Jackson-Triggs, Inniskillin, Sawmill Creek, Wallaroo Trail, Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, Ruffino and Kim Crawford.
We have more than 140 years of experience in the Canadian wine industry, with five estate wineries across the country and over 1,700 acres of premium vineyards. We have our pulse on viticulture and its latest innovations and most importantly, an understanding of what Canadian consumers are looking for in a bottle of wine.
En tant que premier producteur et distributeur de vins canadiens et importés primés et reconnus dans le monde entier, notre objectif principal est ce qui nous pousse à faire ce que nous faisons : nous pensons que la création de vin est une passion partagée. Apprécier le vin, un plaisir partagé.
OÙ NOUS EN SOMMES AUJOURD'HUI
Notre mission est simple : créer des marques que les gens aiment. En fait, sept des 20 marques les plus importantes au Canada font fièrement partie de la famille Arterra Wines Canada : Jackson-Triggs, Inniskillin, Sawmill Creek, Wallaroo Trail, Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, Ruffino et Kim Crawford.
Nous avons plus de 140 ans d'expérience dans l'industrie vinicole canadienne, avec cinq domaines viticoles à travers le pays et plus de 1 700 acres de vignobles de première qualité. Nous connaissons la viticulture et ses dernières innovations et, surtout, nous savons ce que les consommateurs canadiens recherchent dans une bouteille de vin.
Category Manager, Procurement/Commercialization
Top Benefits
About the role
Job Description At Arterra Wines Canada, we love inspiring the big and small moments that happen when our products are shared and enjoyed. For us it’s not just about what’s in and on the bottle, it’s what happens in people’s lives when we’re a part of them that keeps us thirsting for more and not resting on our laurels as Canada’s largest and most enjoyed wine company. We put the consumer at the center of everything we do and we’re looking for people who do the same.
Job Summary This role is responsible for developing and executing category sourcing strategies to ensure the lowest total cost of ownership for goods and services while maintaining excellent quality and supply service levels. Responsible for the management of procurement responses to commercialization process (IMB) for new product development (NPD), and alignment to guardrails process (core & premium) along with DTV project process.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with business partners to develop category strategies that meet the needs of the business units re: cost, innovation, sustainability, quality, service and safety
- Development and execution of a category strategy highlighting pipe-line of savings initiatives, sourcing, design to value or market driven
- Lead all aspects of supplier lifecycle management for selected categories, including identification, onboarding, contract management, performance management, risk management and offboarding
25%
- Inventory management in collaboration with material planning, lead projects to manage inventory to annual plan
- Lead applicable supplier forecast process, set up and pricing of new items/suppliers
- Management of monthly reporting summaries PPV & rationale
25%
- Responsible for managing the consolidated procurement response for new products (NPD), line extensions, product changes and deletions
- Lead procurement packaging responses via defined IMB process, ensuring clear communication, alignment and accountability
25%
- Lead procurement Core/Premium Guardrails process, escalations and required alignments/approvals
- Lead DTV process alignment, assisting with coordination of product refurbishments/write offs to minimize packaging write offs.
- 25%
Qualifications
- College Diploma (Supply Chain/Procurement)
- 5-10 years procurement experience at CPG or related industry
- 3-5 Years experience in project coordination, or product commercialization within CPG or related industry
- JDE or other ERP system experience - relating to supplier set ups, pricing files, MRP, PO approvals
- Project management certification or experience: PMP certificate /or MS Project/ Monday.com (bonus)
- Process oriented, demonstrated ability to manage process and escalate if off track
- Strong communication, collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills (building relationship)
- Strong organizational skills, ability to prioritize and meet deadlines
- Strong Excel skills, data analysis pivots, presenting data summary and making recommendations
Preferred
- University Designation (Business, Economics and/or Supply Chain)
- 10+ years strategic sourcing / category management experience
- CSCMP or equivalent designation
What We Offer
- Hybrid work model, allowing employees to balance remote and in-office work.
- Competitive Salary and Bonus.
- Benefits and Pension Plan.
- Product Allowances.
- Training & Development Programs.
- Tuition Reimbursement.
- Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility.
- A chance to explore and learn more about the Wine industry.
Compensation : Budgeted Range – $101,355.00 - $131,165.00 The budgeted range takes into account several factors and qualifications that are considered in making compensation decisions including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements. Base pay is only one component of the total rewards offering at Arterra.
The budgeted range will align with qualifications, including experience, education, training, licenses, certifications, and other business and organizational requirements.
We are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that reflects the diverse population it serves and we encourage applications from all qualified individuals. We are also committed to preventing and removing barriers to employment for people with disabilities, and we invite you to inform us should you have any accessibility or accommodation needs.
About Arterra Wines Canada
As the country’s leading producer and marketer of award-winning, globally recognized Canadian and imported wines, our core purpose is what drives why we do what we do: we believe creating wine is a shared passion. Enjoying wine, a shared pleasure.
WHERE WE ARE TODAY
Our mission is simple – to build brands people love. In fact, seven of the top 20 brands in Canada are proudly part of the Arterra Wines Canada family: Jackson-Triggs, Inniskillin, Sawmill Creek, Wallaroo Trail, Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, Ruffino and Kim Crawford.
We have more than 140 years of experience in the Canadian wine industry, with five estate wineries across the country and over 1,700 acres of premium vineyards. We have our pulse on viticulture and its latest innovations and most importantly, an understanding of what Canadian consumers are looking for in a bottle of wine.
En tant que premier producteur et distributeur de vins canadiens et importés primés et reconnus dans le monde entier, notre objectif principal est ce qui nous pousse à faire ce que nous faisons : nous pensons que la création de vin est une passion partagée. Apprécier le vin, un plaisir partagé.
OÙ NOUS EN SOMMES AUJOURD'HUI
Notre mission est simple : créer des marques que les gens aiment. En fait, sept des 20 marques les plus importantes au Canada font fièrement partie de la famille Arterra Wines Canada : Jackson-Triggs, Inniskillin, Sawmill Creek, Wallaroo Trail, Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, Ruffino et Kim Crawford.
Nous avons plus de 140 ans d'expérience dans l'industrie vinicole canadienne, avec cinq domaines viticoles à travers le pays et plus de 1 700 acres de vignobles de première qualité. Nous connaissons la viticulture et ses dernières innovations et, surtout, nous savons ce que les consommateurs canadiens recherchent dans une bouteille de vin.