Procurement Specialist

Sienna Senior Living; Markham; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Sienna Senior Living is seeking a Procurement Specialist on a 6-month contract to aid in procurement processes. The role involves managing contracts, supplier relationships, and ensuring compliance while working on-site at their Markham office. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills and a related degree, alongside a proven track record in procurement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in procurement or related field.
• Demonstrated ability to manage and reduce external spending.
• Strong communication and relationship management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage contract administration activities and vendor relationships.
• Oversee the full order process, ensuring compliance and timely delivery.
• Generate purchasing, planning, and control reports.

Skills

Analytical skills

Vendor relationship management

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related discipline

SCMP or PMAC designation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

We are Sienna Senior Living, a publicly traded company (TSX:SIA) and one of Canada’s leading owners and operators of seniors’ residences. We offer care, support, services and housing in Retirement and Long Term Care to seniors/residents and their families. And we truly believe it is a privilege to serve Canada’s seniors, ensuring they live fulfilling lives with the utmost comfort, dignity and respect.

At Sienna, we empower our 12,000 team members to help our residents live the life they desire and deserve. We provide our team members the tools and support to deliver excellent clinical care and elevate the resident experience through choice, personalization, and community engagement.

What Sienna Offers: We are a purpose driven organization. We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work. And we offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal and professional needs:

The Procurement Specialist – 6 Month Contract supports the purchasing team to achieve established targets by providing clear process and project focus to support the purchasing function at a strategic level and to achieve defined objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage contract administration activities.
• Identify and source new suppliers using vendor analysis tools, market sourcing events, and vendor evaluations.
• Maintain strong business relationships with key suppliers through vendor relationship management tools, including regular business reviews and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Oversee the full order process, including tendering, budget preparation, purchase order issuance, and expediting—ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.
• Prepare, follow up on, and analyze bid documents.
• Generate purchasing, planning, and control reports by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends.
• Maintain an up-to-date vendor database and manage vendor spend reports.
• Collaborate regularly with business partners to understand and fulfill procurement needs.
• Monitor procurement performance and ensure compliance for all products and services.

Education and Experience Required:

• Bachelor’s degree and/or diploma or certificate in a related discipline.
• SCMP, PMAC, or equivalent designation preferred; candidates working toward completion will also be considered.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in procurement or a related field, with a demonstrated ability to manage and reduce external spending through the development of a robust supplier base.
• Strong professional communication skills, with the ability to build and maintain vendor relationships.
• Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with proven project and time management capabilities.
• Results-oriented, with a focus on supporting the organization’s financial goals.
• High proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
• Experience in healthcare or long-term care is considered an asset.
• ON SITE WORK MODEL – 5x a week working out of our Markham ON Corporate Head Office (404 and Highway 7)