Senior Manager, Procurement Innovation & Optimization

Metrolinx; Toronto; On-site; CAD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent transportation agency in Toronto seeks a Senior Manager of Procurement Innovation & Optimization. This strategic role involves overseeing the procure-to-pay process, enhancing efficiency, and collaborating with various teams to deliver value. Candidates should have strong experience in procurement systems, particularly Oracle EBS, and relevant educational backgrounds. This position offers an opportunity to influence procurement operations significantly.

Qualifications

• Completion of a degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Management or a related discipline.
• Demonstrated experience in sourcing and P2P including governance, process systems and technology change management.
• Direct experience working in Oracle EBS is a must.

Responsibilities

• Own the P2P process for the enterprise and maintain communication with stakeholders.
• Act as business owner for all technology applications that support Procurement Management.
• Ensure vendor data is generated quickly and accurately.

Skills

Sourcing

Process systems

Data management

Project management

Education

Degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline

Tools

Oracle EBS

Primavera Unifier

Infor EAM

Job description

Overview

Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit including GO Expansion, Light Rail Transit routes and major expansions to Toronto’s subway system to get people where they need to go better, faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.

At Metrolinx equity diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion, thinking forward and playing as a team.

Position

Our Procurement Services Office is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Senior Manager Procurement Innovation & Optimization to join our team. This strategic role reports directly to the Director Procurement Operations who leads the enterprise-wide Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving innovation and continuous improvement across procurement operations. They will collaborate closely with Innovation & Information Technology (I&IT), Accounts Payable (AP) and Procurement Portfolio Managers to ensure the P2P process flows smoothly and efficiently, strengthening communication, enhancing performance and delivering value across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Own the P2P process for the enterprise ensuring the smooth and timely flow of the steps in the P2P process by maintaining strong lines of communication with I&IT, AP and Procurement Portfolio Managers.
• Act as business owner for all technology applications that support Procurement Portfolio Management including procurement modules in Oracle EBS (iProcurement, Receiver and Requester, Sourcing and Purchasing), Source to Contract Platform, AME (Approvals Management Engine), and any future technology investments.
• Perform research, document business requirements, review and assess design/amendments to business processes related to the ERP system and translate business requirements into solutions.
• Ensure that vendor data is generated quickly and accurately and that high data quality supports smooth transaction processing such as PO creation and drawdowns.
• Lead seamless integration with technologies that share data with Oracle but are not directly under Procurement, e.g., Unifier, Infor i-Expense. Act as primary SME for Procurement and liaise regularly with other technology business owners.
• Apply LEAN principles to all process improvements to ensure procurement processes balance compliance, audit requirements with efficiency.
• Lead and direct staff (define roles, responsibilities and expectations); deliver timely feedback to ensure a cohesive operational unit and optimal use of team skills.

Qualifications

• Completion of a degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Computer Science, Information Management or a related discipline, or a combination of education, training and experience deemed equivalent.
• Demonstrated experience / training in sourcing and P2P including leadership in governance, process systems, technology change management and data functions.
• Direct experience working in Oracle EBS is a must. Exposure to Primavera Unifier and Infor EAM would be ideal.
• Supply Chain Management and Project Management Professionals designations preferred.
• Understanding and comfort with integration of highly complex ERP systems.
• Experience with process design, business process re-engineering and reporting.

Dont Meet Every Requirement

If you’re excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesn’t align with every qualification, we encourage you to apply. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including Indigenous, Black, racialized people, women, people with disabilities, and people with diverse gender identities, expressions and sexual orientations.

Accommodation

We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act; if you require accommodation during the hiring process please let our Recruitment team know.

Application Process

All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will use email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. A Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.

For Internal applicants: internal mobility policy notes that candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying, and must be in good standing. Please review all provisions of the policy before submitting your application.

Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading, inaccurate or incorrect Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.