Procurement Manager

Job Title: Procurement Manager
Location: Toronto, ON
https://www.uniqlo.com/ca/en/
https://www.fastretailing.com/employment/en/
UNIQLO is a leading brand of the Fast Retailing Group, one of the largest apparel retailers in the world. UNIQLO respects the individuality and lifestyle of all customers and takes pride in creating high quality, long-lasting, innovative clothing at an affordable price.
Position Overview:
Reporting to the Director of Corporate Management and Finance, UNIQLO USA, the Procurement Manager will act as a Change Leader for the UNIQLO North America business. This position will analyze the figures to find cost saving opportunities and execute strategic projects with various departments to bring results. As the business grows, it is imperative for the company to control costs and accelerate strategic investments to change the Profit and Loss structure.
Key Responsibilities:
Cost Analysis and Control
Identify cost saving and strategic investment opportunities
Monitor cost saving achieved after execution and analyze cost optimization outcome
Coordinate with various teams across the business to drive cost optimization opportunities
Review contracts and develop understanding of key cost optimization drivers
Lead the projects and coordinate with the stakeholders to deliver an outcome within set timelines
Strategic Business Partner
Partner with CEO, CFO, COOs and Heads of department to understand the business, growing opportunities and build a strong execution plan
Assess performance of responsible departments from objective view to help resolve issues and bring changes in business results
Lead and develop regional and global business transformation projects
Strategic Supplier Management and Investment
Run Purchasing committee with the management to determine the objectives and ROI of the company spend
Develop costs/supplier database and analyze the information gathered as benchmark tool in decision making process
Take initiative in identifying areas of improvement to strengthen a low-cost mindset across the business
Other duties assigned by supervisor
Process Control
Work with various department individuals to elevate their understanding of the procurement process and ensure compliance to the process
Qualifications:
At least full 3-year experience within Finance cost control, Financial Consulting or Procurement
Experience in business partnering role and excellent execution skills
Enjoy working in a fast-paced and high-pressure