Why Is This Role Important

This role is accountable for managing an assigned vendor portfolio to ensure compliance with Loblaw’s food safety, quality, regulatory and vendor performance requirements. The Sr. Specialist, Vendor Quality Assurance supports the execution of Loblaw’s Quality Strategy by conducting vendor risk assessments, managing quality issues, supporting audit programs, and driving continuous improvement initiatives with vendors. Working collaboratively with Product Quality Assurance, Product Development, Sourcing, Regulatory, Supply Chain and vendor partners, this role serves as the primary quality contact for vendor performance, food safety compliance, and quality risk management.

What You'll Do

• Manage an assigned vendor portfolio and maintain oversight of vendor food safety, quality and regulatory compliance programs.
• Conduct vendor risk assessments and evaluate food safety and quality risks associat...