Director, Procurement

CPA Ontaro; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional accounting organization in Toronto is seeking an experienced procurement leader. You will develop and implement procurement strategies, oversee contracts, and enhance vendor relationships. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of experience in procurement and strategic sourcing, excellent negotiation skills, and a Bachelor's degree in a related field. You will benefit from a hybrid work environment and ongoing career development opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid work environment

Diversity and inclusion programs

Career development opportunities

Wellness programs

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in procurement, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management.
• Proven ability to lead complex, large-scale projects with financial acumen.
• Experience working with Legal and Information Security on compliance and risk.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with organizational goals.
• Oversee full contract lifecycle and ensure compliance.
• Manage vendor evaluation and relationships.

Skills

Procurement strategy development

Negotiation skills

Stakeholder management

Risk assessment

Cost savings delivery

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in business, supply chain management, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

What You’ll Be Doing

Building Strategy & Best Practices— Developing and implementing a procurement strategy, policies, and procedures aligned with organizational goals to reduce costs, improve lead times, and mitigate risks.

Managing Contracts & Compliance— Overseeing the full contract lifecycle, creating summaries and risk assessments, maintaining a comprehensive database, and partnering with Legal and the CISO to ensure compliance, risk mitigation, and alignment with company policies.

Strengthening Vendor Management— Strengthening vendor evaluation, selection, onboarding, and RFP / RFI processes, while serving as the primary contact for contractual matters and fostering collaborative vendor relationships.

Supporting Contract Negotiations— Supporting contract negotiations to secure favorable terms and minimize exposure.

Driving Performance & Insights— Establishing KPIs, conducting market analysis, monitoring vendor capabilities, and providing executives with actionable insights to inform decision‑making and drive procurement effectiveness.

Promoting Innovation & Sustainability— Implementing sustainable and ethical sourcing practices, champion cross‑functional collaboration, and lead special projects to advance procurement as a strategic enabler.

Special Projects— Leading special projects and other duties as assigned.

Who You Are

An experienced procurement leader with 10+ years in procurement, strategic sourcing, and supply chain management, including leadership roles.

A strategic thinker and strong negotiator with financial acumen, proven ability to deliver cost savings, and expertise managing complex, large‑scale projects.

Skilled in contract management and risk assessment, with experience partnering with Legal and Information Security on compliance, governance, and third‑party risks.

A collaborative communicator with exceptional stakeholder management skills, capable of influencing and building trusted relationships across all levels.

Highly organized and detail‑oriented, with proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint) and a Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field.

What We Offer

Hybrid work environment. As part of our Hybrid work culture, we include a portion of remote work within an overall approach that places a high value on in‑office teamwork and collaboration.

Diversity and inclusion. We recognize the value in our differences and prioritize inclusivity to bring together the best talent to protect the public, advance the profession and enable CPAs to lead business and society forward.

Ongoing learning and career growth. We want your career to skyrocket. We support career advancement and professional development opportunities with learning investments to promote your future growth. Thrive with us.

Focus on your well‑being. With industry‑leading benefits and wellness programs, including a healthy lifestyle allowance, mental health resources and more, we’re committed to your well‑being.

Who We Are

We protect the public. We advance the profession. We enable CPAs to lead business and society forward. We ensure that our over 103,000 members and over 18,000 students meet the highest standards of integrity and expertise. We help them stay ahead of global market trends and abreast of regulatory change. CPAs represent a globally recognized, premium designation. Our Chartered Professional Accountants are valued by organizations in all industries for their financial expertise, strategic thinking, management skills and leadership. We believe that success happens when both business and society benefit. For information on the profession visit : cpaontario.ca

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