Manager, Vendor Relations

📋 Description

• Manage the full relationship lifecycle for a portfolio of 50+ suppliers, including onboarding
• Identify and onboard new suppliers to address assortment gaps, respond to evolving customer needs
• Negotiate and manage commercial agreements, including master supply agreements and data program
• Analyze retail, category, and supplier performance data to develop actionable insights, prepare
• Oversee data program billing, including invoice preparation, payment follow-up, and the
• Collaborate with strategic suppliers to develop and refine joint business plans through regular

🎯 Requirements

• 5–8 years of experience in retail merchandising, category management, trade marketing, commercial
• Experience working in a fast-paced retail or consumer goods environment; experience in the cannabis
• Proven ability to manage external partnerships, negotiate commercial agreements, and influence
• Demonstrated experience developing, implementing, and improving scalable merchandising processes
• Advanced Excel proficiency, including experience analyzing large datasets, conducting financial
• Strong analytical capabilities, with the ability to turn complex and fragmented data into clear

🎁 Benefits

• Targeted annual compensation: CAD $95,000–$109,000, with the source also listing a rate of pay of
• Performance incentives: Eligibility for performance-based bonuses.
• Annual salary reviews: Opportunities for compensation reviews.
• Health and dental coverage: Comprehensive benefits, including a Healthcare Spending Account.
• Paid vacation: Three weeks of paid vacation annually, with an annual rollover option.
• Flexible work arrangements: Hybrid working options to support work-life balance, with remote