The mission of triOS Education Group through triOS College Business Technology Healthcare and Eastern College is to help students become job-ready graduates. triOS Education Group operates 9 triOS College Business Technology Healthcare campuses across Ontario and 4 Eastern College campuses in Atlantic Canada focusing on providing practical hands-on training in-person, online and hybrid delivery models based on student choice which enables students to be successful in their chosen careers. The program curriculum is extremely comprehensive and is uniquely developed with input from industry leaders to provide the highest quality education and practical hands-on experience enabling a quick career progression for graduates. Canadian-owned and operated, triOS Education Group is proud to be recognized as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for fifteen years. triOS has been awarded the Platinum designation for redefining post-secondary education by listening to students and employer needs to deliver effective results. Since 1992, triOS College and Eastern College have prepared over 80,000 job-ready graduates for rewarding careers.

Come make your difference in communities across Canada, where authenticity, trust and making connections is valued – as we shape the future of Canadian retail, together. Our unique position as one of the country's largest employers, coupled with our commitment to positively impact the lives of all Canadians, provides our colleagues a range of opportunities and experiences to help Canadians Live Life Well®. At Loblaw Companies Limited, we succeed through collaboration and commitment and set a high bar for ourselves and those around us. Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.&nbsp; Why is this role important :As an Associate Buyer, you’ll join Loblaw’s Sourcing Team, a group of world-class procurement professions accountable for purchasing goods on behalf of our retail divisions which represent more than 3,000 stores from coast to coast Reporting to our&nbsp;, you’ll work alongside the Buyer(s) to support every aspect of category procurement including domestic and offshore sourcing, vendor relationship and performance management, RFPs, costing, supply risk management, quality management, vendor onboarding and much more. What you'll do:<ul><li>Support the Director and Buyer(s) with vendor performance management, generating data, conducting analysis, and preparing presentation material.</li><li> </li><li>Maintain all system data for the category, ensuring we have end-to-end accuracy in all aspects of our Seafood product portfolio, including vendor costing.</li><li> </li><li>Facilitate vendor onboarding activities and provide administrative ownership of new product creation in collaboration with our Vendor Onboarding and Data Operations teams.</li><li> </li><li>Collaborate with our supply chain, merchandising, private label, and international sourcing teams to resolve product availability and fulfilment challenges.</li><li> </li><li>Support the Director and Buyer(s) with other ad-hoc administrative activities as assigned.</li><li> </li><li>Proudly represent the category with the Sourcing Team.</li><li> </li><li>Commitment to promoting a workplace of inclusiveness and belonging</li></ul> What you bring:<ul><li>A curious mentality and positive, self-motivated demeanor.</li><li> </li><li>Post-secondary education or equivalent experience</li><li> </li><li>1+ years in a procurement, supply chain or retail merchandising role.</li><li> </li><li>Confident, with an ability to prioritize many projects at the same time and collaborate with cross-functional collaborators.</li><li> </li><li>Financial, business and retail knowledge.</li><li> </li><li>Strong relationship-management skills and a winsome communication style.</li><li> </li><li>Skilled in using Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.</li></ul>Our commitment to Sustainability and Social Impact is an essential part of the way we do business, and we focus our attention on areas where we can have the greatest impact. Our approach to sustainability and social impact is based on three pillars – Environment, Sourcing and Community – and we are constantly looking for ways to demonstrate leadership in these important areas. Our CORE Values – Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence – guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits – these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers, Canada’s Best Diversity Employers, Canada’s Greenest Employers &amp; Canada’s Top Employers for Young People.If you are unsure whether your experience matches every requirement above, we encourage you to apply anyway. We are looking for varied perspectives which include diverse experiences that we can add to our team. We have a long-standing focus on diversity, equity and inclusion because we know it will make our company a better place to work and shop. We are committed to creating accessible environments for our colleagues, candidates and customers. Requests for accommodation due to a disability (which may be visible or invisible, temporary or permanent) can be made at any stage of application and employment. We encourage candidates to make their accommodation needs known so that we can provide equitable opportunities.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Please Note:Candidates who are 18 years or older are required to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.#EN#SS #MERCH #ON

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