Procurement Manager

Brandt is a customer driven company, privately owned and family run, strengthened by diversification and succeeding through specialization. We operate over 170 locations across Canada, the USA, Australia, and New Zealand.

For nine decades, the people of Brandt have stood shoulder-to-shoulder with the hardworking people that we serve. And really, there’s no place we’d rather be because just like them, it’s when we’re working hard and getting things done that we’re at our best.

Our success is driven by a passionate belief in the unlimited potential of our company and the ultimate success of our customers and we act on that belief every single day.

Queen City Distillers is a premier craft distillery and entertainment destination, located in the heart of Regina, Saskatchewan. More than a distillery, Queen City Distillers is a multi-venue complex featuring a restaurant, premium wine and spirits bar, a sports bar, speakeasy, retail liquor store, and a two-storey live music venue. Guided by distilling the prairie spirit, every space is designed to celebrate local craftsmanship, community - bringing together food, drink, and entertainment under one roof.

That’s Powerful Value, Delivered.

• All vendor sourcing and contract negotiation
• Procurement of food, beverage, alcohol, and operational supplies
• Inventory control systems and variance management
• Receiving and storage process oversight
• Budget tracking and cost reporting
• Compliance with regulatory and safety standards
• Vendor performance management
• System accuracy for purchasing and inventory integration

• Food and specialty ingredients
• Liquor, wine, and beer suppliers
• Non-alcoholic beverage vendors
• Firewood suppliers
• Operational supplies (smallwares, disposables, chemicals, uniforms)
• Cleaning supplies and sanitation vendors
• Linen contracts
• Night cleaning contracts
• Window cleaning contracts
• Waste removal and recycling services
• Equipment service agreements
• Pest control contracts
• Security contracts
• Technology and POS-related vendor contracts
• Any additional building or operational service providers
• Maintain strong vendor relationships while ensuring competitive pricing and service levels.
• Establish vendor onboarding and compliance procedures.
• Develop strategic sourcing initiatives to improve margin, operational efficiency, and supply reliability.
• Conduct regular vendor performance reviews.

• Negotiate, execute, and manage vendor contracts and service agreements.
• Maintain pricing integrity across all procurement categories.
• Track price history, especially for top 10 spend categories.
• Monitor rebates, volume incentives, and negotiated pricing structures.
• Review contract renewal timelines and renegotiate terms proactively.
• Ensure all contracts align with operational budgets and financial objectives.
• Maintain detailed documentation of all vendor agreements.

• Oversee receiving processes across all outlets.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, and product rotation standards are followed.
• Collaborate with culinary and beverage teams on par levels and ordering cycles.
• Lead weekly inventory counts and establish inventory count procedures.
• Ensure compliance with public health regulations, SLGA requirements, and WHMIS standards related to storage and handling.

• Coordinate accounts payable processes including invoice reconciliation and vendor payment schedules.
• Monitor procurement budgets and track vendor spending.
• Analyze cost reports and variance data to identify trends and control opportunities.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and efficiency improvements.
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and Food & Beverage leadership on menu costing…