Procurement Manager, Non-Commercial Indirect

Dreaming big is in our DNA. It’s who we are as a company. It’s our culture. It’s our heritage. And more than ever, it’s our future. A future where we’re always looking forward. Always serving up new ways to meet life’s moments. A future where we keep dreaming bigger. We look for people with passion, talent, and curiosity, and provide them with the teammates, resources and opportunities to unleash their full potential. The power we create together – when we combine your strengths with ours – is unstoppable. Are you ready to join a team that dreams as big as you do? COMPANY: Founded over 175 years ago, Labatt is one of Canada’s founding businesses and its leading brewer. We are proud of our history and our heritage in Canada, and we remain committed to brewing great-tasting, high-quality beers that have satisfied beer drinkers for generations. Labatt has created exciting experiences with consumers through iconic brands like Budweiser, Bud Light, NÜTRL, Michelob Ultra, Corona, Stella Artois and many more. Through our broad portfolio, we are truly a national brewer, with over 3,600 employees, a portfolio of more than 60 quality beers and beyond, and 10 breweries from coast-to-coast, we are proud to serve Canada and the communities we call home. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Lead procurement of goods and services for Business Services & Technology categories of spend totaling C$100 MM annually. These include Fees, Leases & Rentals, Services, Travel, Office Utilities, Institutional, People Services, Legal Services and Technology. Own all aspects of Zero-Based Budgeting (ZBB) for Procurement owned categories including building the 1 year (1Y) and 3 year (3Y) plans Support Business Services & Technology ZBB routine including reporting on monthly financial close, providing explanations for variance to budgets, creating spend forecast, outlining risks and opportunities vs. budget, and participating in monthly tracking & monitoring meetings to report on financial performance for the Procurement owned categories to Finance and Sustainability and Procurement Zone Leadership. Identify, recommend and implement pricing and consumption cost savings opportunities to deliver against savings objectives and demonstrate cost leadership Collaborate with Regional and Global procurement teams and act as a single point of contact to identify and leverage procurement initiatives to support local business teams. Negotiate payment term improvements with suppliers, reduce inventory for goods, and champion other cash flow improvement initiatives Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management ranging from the development of new suppliers and manage ongoing supplier relationships through development of supplier performance metrics and evaluation criteria for suppliers and organizing quarterly business reviews with key suppliers Develop and implement category strategies including bringing best in class industry insights and analysis, creating business case for consolidation of vendor base and aligning with the broader corporate goals Champion the ABInBev sourcing strategies, supporting the use and development of standard procurement practices and procedures and utilizing the 8-step strategic sourcing principles Foster a collaborative relationship between the Procurement organization and key stake holders of other business units by championing out-of-the-box, innovative, and transformative ideas to support business’ objectives Manage the Labatt contractual and business relationship with our non-commercial indirect partners, in close collaboration with Labatt operations and back-office teams. Explore creative solutions to deliver on AB InBev’s 2025 Sustainability goals and 2040 Net Zero ambition. JOB QUALIFICATIONS University degree required (business, finance, or engineering degree desirable) Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a business environment Strong business and financial acumen. Accounting or budget experience desirable Strong analytical skills. Experience with data analysis tools desirable Strong MS-Excel, Word and PowerPoint skills. Experience with Coupa, SAP or comparable systems desirable Excellent negotiating skills and communication skills Experience working with multiple customer groups, stakeholders and a cross functional team environment Experience influencing and motivating people Ability to build and leverage relationships with internal stakeholders and suppliers WHY LABATT:  As one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, Labatt is a place where our people can bring out the best in themselves through a collective purpose of creating A Future With More Cheers. We are always looking to serve up new ways to meet life’s moments, dream big to move our industry forward, and make a meaningful impact in our communities. We believe in brewing up a future that everyone can celebrate and share. BENEFITS   Health benefits plan, including competitive coverage for medical, dental, mental health, life, and disability insurance, that can be flexed to fit your needs.  Additional flex credits for healthcare or wellness spending accounts  Retirement plan with a generous company-matching contribution, and low-fee RRSP & TFSA savings opportunities to help you secure your financial future.  Personalized support through an inclusive family-forming benefit, and generous financial support/top-ups for parental leave  Access to many wellbeing resources, including Employee & Family Assistance Program support, Webinars, and more. An annual allotment of Beer and Beyond-Beer products for employees!  EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER   At Labatt Breweries of Canada, we are an equal opportunities employer, and we are committed to maintaining a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for every person – regardless of age, race, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, religion, neurodivergence, or disability status.