Procurement Strategy Lead

Toronto Metropolitan University; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 121,000 - 156,000; Full time

Job summary

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is seeking an Associate Director, Procurement Services to provide leadership, strategic direction, and expert professional advice to support supply chain management operations. The role oversees end-to-end tendering processes, supplier relations, and open, fair procurement practices in alignment with TMU policies.

The position reports to the Sr. Director, Strategic Procurement and Payment Services, is based in a hybrid work setting, and requires strong

Qualifications

• Completion of a post‑secondary degree in accounting or a business‑related program or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior administrative position, preferably with a post‑secondary institution or with a public sector organization.
• Minimum 3 years’ experience managing purchasing and payment functions using a major business system application.
• Knowledge and application of purchasing and accounts payable principles, practices and processes.
• Knowledge and application of e‑procurement software applications, including electronic posting and evaluation tools.
• Knowledge of Oracle eBusiness Systems.
• Strong customer service focused and ability to work with varying degrees of complexities and priorities.
• Strong relationship management skills in order to communicate with all management levels including clients and suppliers.
• Strong (oral, interpersonal, written) communication skills including ability to read, write and comprehend complex documents (e.g. policies, contracts, proposals, tenders).
• Strong negotiating skills, organizational and planning skills.
• Strong computer proficiency and knowledge of computers and various software application packages (e.g. Word, Excel, Access, Microsoft Project, e‑mail, PowerPoint, Google Apps, etc.).
• Ability to multi‑task and meet tight deadlines;
• The ability to lead and navigate change effectively while cultivating a transformative and supportive environment for staff;
• Strong strategic‑thinking skills with an ability to identify, recommend and collaborate with team members on process improvements and best practices;
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment, multitask and prioritize as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of strategic sourcing strategies to support the University’s financial and strategic business objectives, drive and increase supply chain propositions and to support long term operational goals
• Provide direct supervision of purchasing staff to ensure work tasks are completed on schedule and standards and policies are followed
• Reviews administrative policies, procedures and best practices and implements changes to ensure operational efficiencies.
• Research commodity markets and potential sources and suppliers, including new products, services and technologies.
• Review, develop, lead negotiations and finalize purchasing contracts by working collaboratively with clients to review and analyze competitive bid documentation, quotations, tenders and purchase awards with a view to establish consensus among evaluators specific to award recommendations.
• Establish effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders that result in a clear understanding of clients’ procurement requirements and objectives, including, building and maintaining key supplier relationships to support business processes.
• Manage and supervise staff, assign and prioritize tasks, establish goals, set expectations and evaluate performance, including, hiring, training, monitoring and performance management.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Procurement leadership

Team supervision

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Policy compliance

Project management

Communication

Education

Post-secondary degree in accounting or business-related program

Tools

Oracle eBusiness Systems

e-procurement tools

Job description

Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) is seeking an Associate Director, Procurement Services to provide leadership, strategic direction, and expert professional advice to support supply chain management operations. The role oversees end-to-end tendering processes, supplier relations, and open, fair procurement practices in alignment with TMU policies.

The position reports to the Sr. Director, Strategic Procurement and Payment Services, is based in a hybrid work setting, and requires strong