UNIQLO

Procurement Manager

UNIQLO  •  $98k - $112k/yr  •  Toronto, CA (Onsite)  •  1 month ago
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Job Description

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.  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-pressured working environment
  • Strategic thinking and good analytical skills
  • Excellent communications skills
  • Strong excel skills
  • High flexibility and strong work ethics
  • Creative approach and continuous improvement mindset
What Can Be Gained?
  • Meaningful opportunity for growth and upward mobility as the brand grows
  • Learn and experience directly from management team
  • Deep analytical skill set and project management skills
  • Ability to negotiate with suppliers
  • Ability to drive North American expansion of the business
  • Global working opportunity with UNIQLO entities across the world
What We Offer: 
  • Competitive salary, performance bonus, and comprehensive benefits. 
  • A high-visibility role with collaboration across global and regional executive teams. 
  • Career growth in a company that values ambition, innovation, integrity, and performance. 
  • A results-driven, entrepreneurial culture where your decisions drive real business impact. 
  • Work in a modern office which is easily accessible by public transportation. 
Please note:  All job postings at UNIQLO Canada Inc. are to fill existing vacancies within our organization. Annual Salary: $98,400 - $112,000 CAD The salary range is based on several factors, including, but not limited to, overall experience, relevant experience, education level, certifications, applicable skills and expertise, and location of the position.  AI Usage: As part of our recruitment process, we may use technology-assisted tools, including automated systems, to support the review and assessment of applications.  These tools do not make the final decisions. All decisions related to screening, interviewing and selection are made by our Talent Acquisition and hiring teams.  UNIQLO Canada is an equal opportunity employer. As an equal opportunity employer, UNIQLO Canada Inc. does not discriminate against applicants or employees because of race, ancestry, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, place of origin, criminal conviction, family status, gender identity or expression, Indigenous identity, marital status, mental disability, physical disability, political belief, source of income or because of any other status or condition protected by applicable law.  We sincerely appreciate the interest and enthusiasm of all applicants. While every application is carefully reviewed, only candidates whose qualifications closely match the requirements of the position will be contacted. 
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About UNIQLO

About UNIQLO LifeWear

Apparel that comes from the Japanese values of simplicity, quality, and longevity. Designed to be of the time and for the time, LifeWear is made with such modern elegance that it becomes the building blocks of each individual’s style. A perfect shirt that is always being made more perfect. The simplest design hiding the most thoughtful and modern details. The best in fit and fabric made to be affordable and accessible to all. LifeWear is clothing that is constantly being innovated, bringing more warmth, more lightness, better design, and better comfort to people’s lives.

About UNIQLO and Fast Retailing

UNIQLO is a brand of Fast Retailing Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese retail holding company with global headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. UNIQLO is the largest of eight brands in the Fast Retailing Group, the others being GU, Theory, PLST, Comptoir des Cotonniers, Princesse tam.tam, J Brand and Helmut Lang. With global sales of approximately 2.77 trillion yen for the 2023 fiscal year ending August 31, 2023 (US $18.92 billion, calculated in yen using the end of August 2023 rate of $1 = 146.2 yen), Fast Retailing is one of the world’s largest apparel retail companies, and UNIQLO is Japan’s leading specialty retailer.

UNIQLO continues to open large-scale stores in some of the world's most important cities and locations, as part of its ongoing efforts to solidify its status as a global brand. Today the company has a total of more than 2,400 UNIQLO stores across the world, including Japan, Asia, Europe, and North America. The total number of stores across Fast Retailing's brands is now close to 3,600.

Industry
Retail & Ecommerce
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
Tokyo, JP
Year Founded
1984
Website
uniqlo.com
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