Manager of Supply Chain

Longwoods Publishing Corporation; Listowel, Wingham; On-site; CAD 73,000 - 91,000; Full time

Job summary

Longwoods Publishing Corporation seeks a Supply Chain Manager to lead procurement, sourcing, contracts, inventory and logistics across Listowel Memorial Hospital and Wingham & District Hospital in Ontario. Reporting to the CFO, the role drives a cost-conscious, patient-centered supply chain while ensuring compliance with applicable policies and public sector requirements.

The successful candidate will build partnerships with clinical, operational, and administrative teams to enable reliable

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Healthcare Administration, or related discipline.
• Professional supply chain designation, such as SCMP, strongly preferred.
• Additional credentials in procurement, project management, Lean, Six Sigma, or related disciplines are considered assets.
• Five to seven years of progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, strategic sourcing, logistics, materials management, or a related field, including demonstrated leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Supply chain transformation and strategic leadership
• Strategic sourcing and procurement excellence
• Contract lifecycle and supplier management
• Inventory, materials management and technology enablement
• Financial stewardship, reconciliation and capital support
• People leadership and service delivery
• Change management and key partner engagement
• Governance, risk compliance and organizational accountabilities

Skills

Leadership experience

Strategic thinking

Education

SCMP designation

Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management or related discipline

Lean / Six Sigma credentials

Job description

SALARY RANGE: $52.75 - $65.95 (position currently a part of an evaluation process and will be paid at Grade 10 at this time) 5 step grid based on experience

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Supply Chain Manager leads and oversees supply chain operations across Listowel Memorial Hospital and Wingham & District Hospital, including procurement, strategic sourcing, contract lifecycle management, inventory and materials management, logistics, supplier management, and the acquisition and distribution of organizational resources. Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the incumbent provides strategic and operational leadership to support a sustainable, compliant, cost-effective, equitable, and patient-centred supply chain model across the Alliance.

The role translates organizational priorities into practical plans and measurable outcomes, while leading supply chain transformation, process standardization, technology enablement, inventory modernization, and continuous improvement. The Manager builds strong relationships with clinical, operational, administrative, finance, regional, and external partners to ensure reliable service delivery, sound stewardship of public funds, and timely support for patient care, redevelopment, and capital projects.

The successful candidate is a collaborative, results-oriented people leader who demonstrates service excellence, sound judgment, accountability, and the ability to lead change and foster consensus. The incumbent ensures compliance with Ontario Broader Public Sector procurement requirements, applicable legislation, accreditation standards, hospital policies, ethical procurement practices, privacy obligations, and governance expectations. Consistent with the LWHA Manager position structure, additional managerial responsibilities will be incorporated into the portfolio following the successful incumbent's onboarding and transition into their new role.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, Healthcare Administration, or related discipline.
• Professional supply chain designation, such as SCMP, strongly preferred.
• Additional credentials in procurement, project management, Lean, Six Sigma, or related disciplines are considered assets.
• Five to seven years of progressive experience in supply chain, procurement, strategic sourcing, logistics, materials management, or a related field, including demonstrated leadership experience.

EFFORT:

• Minimal physical effort
• High Degree of mental effort

POSITION-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

• Supply chain transformation and strategic leadership
• Strategic sourcing and procurement excellence
• Contract lifecycle and supplier management
• Inventory, materials management and technology enablement
• Financial stewardship, reconciliation and capital support
• People leadership and service delivery
• Change management and key partner engagement
• Governance, risk compliance and organizational accountabilities

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week. Hours are subject to change based on operation requirements. Participation in the administrator-on-call schedule may be required.

Job Category

Manager

City

Listowel and Wingham, Ontario

About Listowel Wingham Hospitals Appliance

The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance was formed on July 1, 2003 as apartnership between Listowel Memorial Hospital and Wingham and District Hospital. We share a common management structure with one CEO. We have a commitment to partnership and common Mission, Vision & Values. The Alliance Board consists of both hospital boards combined. We look for opportunities to create and share services andprograms across our two communities and to look for creative ways to link to our community partners.

The Listowel Memorial Hospital has been providing acute care and complex continuing care services to the residents of North Perth and the hospital’s catchment area since 1919. Our fully accredited hospital offers a wide range of primary and secondary services including 24-hour emergency services. In-patient and out-patient care, specialist clinics and supportive diagnostic services. The Hospital has an active staff of 10 Family Practitioners as well as several consultant staff.

Hospital Services Include:

• Emergency, Operating Rooms, Diagnostic and Ambulatory Care Units (December 2007)
• Maternal/Newborn Unit
• Diabetes/Nutrition Counseling
• Speech-Language
• Physiotherapy
• Breast Health Centre
• Fully integrated electronic patient health record with Family Health Team and Physician offices.

TheWingham and District Hospital is a modern, progressive acute care facility providing medical, surgical, obstetrical, paediatric, chronic and rehabilitation bed and other services, including 24-hour emergency coverage. Hospital services include:

• Emergency department with 24-hour on-call coverage
• Rehabilitation department including physiotherapy, occupational therapy and speech language pathology
• Multiple outpatient specialist clinics held on a regular basis to provide local service
• Affiliation with London Regional Cancer Centre enabling chemotherapy treatment to be provided locally
• Many community health related education programs
• Fully integrated electronic patient health record with Family Health Team and Physician offices.

The Listowel Wingham Hospitals Alliance is committed to being an equal opportunity employer. Please advise Human Resources if you require accommodation during the recruitment process. Please note only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For further information please visit our website at www.lwha.ca