Manager, Procurement

MLSE (Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership); Toronto; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major sports and entertainment organization in Toronto is seeking a Manager, Procurement to drive sourcing activities across various business categories. This role requires strong procurement and negotiation skills, with a focus on optimizing supplier contracts and performance. Ideal candidates will have relevant experience and a degree in Business or Finance. This is a full-time position with a focus on enhancing procurement technology tools and supplier relationships.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, technology, and negotiations preferred.
• Applied knowledge of Oracle Cloud ERP is an asset.
• Effective communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Lead management of strategic technology sourcing activities.
• Accountable for research, issuance, and management of RFPs.
• Track supplier KPIs and manage contracts.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Procurement knowledge

Microsoft Office Suite

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Undergraduate, Graduate, or Postgraduate degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, Technology, or Commerce

Tools

Oracle Cloud ERP

Job description

Overview

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The MLSE Procurement team is aligned in categories to cover the strategic sourcing needs of our various departments. MLSE Procurement is seeking an individual to support our team in driving a wide range of sourcing activities across various business categories for a period of 6 months. You will be a key contributor towards improving overall value offerings, controlling budgetary costs, and improving contractual service level outcomes with our existing department suppliers and our potential newly selected vendors. You will report and work closely with the Senior Director, Procurement, towards tracking key performance indicators and the achievement of overall corporate targets.

Responsibilities

• In collaboration with the Senior Director, Procurement, lead / manage / support the strategic technology sourcing activity for the applicable (or anticipated) primary departments :
• IT / Digital Labs
• HR / Finance
• Other department support may vary based on business requirements.
• Engage continuously with internal customers on their evolving business requirements and help facilitate the continued direction of sourcing strategies in addressing both current and future needs.
• Accountable for research, preparation, issuance, and management of RFPs, including baseline spend analytics, associated negotiations, and evaluation of responses.
• Integral in the drafting, negotiation, and execution of associated contractual agreements, in collaboration with the legal department and applicable internal customers.
• Accountable for establishing and handling specific service level agreements within supplier contracts and tracking associated supplier KPIs / obligations.
• Potentially coordinate supplier relationship management review sessions seeking to enhance overall operational performance and outcomes.
• Establish efficiency in each department’s daily supply / service procurement activity within Oracle ERP and ensure the accuracy of the system’s contractual parameters for each supplier.
• Aid the Procurement Team in driving the improvement of MLSE’s procurement technology tools in support of the overall optimization of procurement goals & functions.
• Actively advance supplier engagement towards improved diversity and sustainability.
• Assist with the preparation of the annual planning process.
• Participate in other tasks and ad-hoc requests as required, including support for other sourcing activity in other categories on an as-required basis.

Qualifications

• Related work experience in any of the fields of procurement, technology, negotiations, and / or sports / entertainment is of benefit.
• Undergraduate, Graduate, or Postgraduate degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, Technology, or Commerce.
• Previous education / courses related to negotiations, technology, or accounting (CPA) are an asset.
• Applied knowledge of Oracle Cloud ERP or similar ERP systems would be an asset.
• Expert understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong team orientation with the ability to collaborate with internal and external customers.
• Strong business insights, including a deep understanding of procurement, negotiations, financial analytics, supply chain / logistics, and / or specific insights into the categories of business being supported.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, while working under tight deadlines and / or handling multiple priorities. Project management experience demonstrates this is an asset.
• Effective communication skills (written / verbal).
• Preference for a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Available to work evenings / weekends if and when required.

At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have difficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [e-mail]. This email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.

Job Details

• Seniority level : Mid-Senior level
• Employment type : Full-time
• Job function : Purchasing and Supply Chain

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