Procurement Specialist

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.

We are currently searching for a Procurement Specialist
, reporting to the Manager, Procurement. This vacancy is a full-time, permanent opportunity. This role is responsible for end-to-end indirect procurement across company sites, including sourcing (RFI/RFQ/RFP), contract lifecycle management, and vendor negotiations. The role partners with internal stakeholders to drive cost/value, manage supplier performance and risk, and support SAP/P2P processes and master data accuracy.

Our Corporate Office is currently located in Bolton, ON. We offer a hybrid work model requiring a minimum of three in-office days per week and on an as-needed basis depending on the role and function. As part of our continued growth, we are relocating our Corporate Office to Milton, ON with a planned entry at the end of 2027. Employees in this role will be expected to work from the Milton location once the transition is complete.

• Manage end-to-end contract lifecycle, including maintaining the contract master log (MSAs/NDAs/contracts), monitoring compliance and renewals, and leading vendor negotiations in partnership with stakeholders and Legal
• Provide SAP (P2P) support and change management, including system testing, end-user training, issue resolution with business units, and maintaining supplier master data aligned to negotiated terms
• Own indirect spend category buying for TBS and BDL sites, driving relationship, communication, and project management with internal partners and external suppliers
• Lead end-to-end sourcing events (RFI/RFQ/RFP) in line with Purchasing Policy—market analysis, supplier assessment, bid documentation, bid execution and evaluation, stakeholder alignment, negotiation, award, and contract execution
• Maximize procurement value through cost savings/avoidance and process improvements while proactively identifying and mitigating risk (contracts, H&S, loss prevention, business/SAP procedures) and ensuring ethical procurement practices
• Lead vendor relationship and performance management, including KPIs/service-level tracking, business reviews, issue escalation/resolution, and supplier site visits as needed
• Manage vendor communications and lead commodity contract negotiations to secure best value for spend in collaboration with internal stakeholders
• Other related projects and duties as assigned

• Post-Secondary School Education in Business or Supply Chain or related
• Working towards Certified Supply Chain Management Professional designation (CSCMP) or minimum Level IV standing in the SCMP Professional Development Program

• 3-5 years experience working within SAP

• Strong Contract comprehension, negotiation, and supplier management skills
• High degree of…