Sourcing Specialist, Op Ex

Greater Toronto Airports Authority; Toronto; On-site; Full time

Job summary

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority is seeking a Sourcing Specialist to provide strategic sourcing support. This role involves consulting with clients, developing sourcing strategies, and managing high-profile sourcing initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in sourcing, client collaboration, and problem-solving skills, along with a university degree and relevant experience.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare coverage

Flexible work environment

Continuous learning opportunities

Reward and recognition program

Qualifications

• University degree plus 2 years toward relevant purchasing certification.
• 3-5 years of relevant business experience.
• Experience managing sourcing activities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic sourcing support to internal business partners.
• Develop sourcing strategies and consult with clients.
• Manage bid processes and negotiate contracts.

Skills

Sourcing knowledge

Client collaboration

Problem solving

Negotiation

Communication

Education

University degree

Purchasing certification

Tools

ERP tools (Oracle preferred)

Job description

Toronto Pearson is transforming. Now’s the time for your career to soar.

The Greater Toronto Airports Authority (GTAA) is a unique and dynamic place to work, with a bold plan to make Toronto Pearson, Canada’s leading global hub airport, a global leader in airport performance, customer care and sustainability. Together with our partners, approximately 1,900 GTAA employees are working to create a next-generation airport by innovating in all we do and striving for the most uplifting, safe and efficient experience for our passengers – all while championing the prosperity of our people, the community we call home, and our aviation partners. Join us on our journey together, as we put the joy back into travel and make Toronto Pearson the chosen place to fly and work.

What's in it for you?

• An opportunity to grow, develop, and thrive within a dynamic, and fast-growing company alongside thoughtful and passionate individuals dedicated to their work and community
• Comprehensive and highly competitive healthcare and benefit coverage including retirement savings plans
• A flexible work environment, continuous internal and external learning opportunities, and a meaningful reward and recognition program

What can you expect from this position?

Reporting to the Associate Director, Strategic Sourcing OpEx, this position is responsible for providing strategic sourcing support to their internal business partners to ensure simplified, cost effective, and strategic sourcing outcomes.

As a Sourcing specialist, you will:

• Develop an understanding of client business, directives and roles, immediate and long-range plans and deliver training to clients on the GTAA Strategic Sourcing program;
• Consult with clients on their sourcing needs, develop sourcing strategies to meet those needs and provide ongoing guidance and advice to clients throughout the process, including cost and time saving opportunities;
• Deliver, including some significant and high-profile sourcing and contracting services for clients including: managing the bid process and making adjustments to sourcing strategies as required, negotiate terms and conditions and award contracts, and investigate and support clients in the resolution of contractual problems with suppliers;
• Identify problems in sourcing activities and develop solutions to ensure client expectations are met, consult with proponents as required, investigate and research various materials and proponent practices, and provide expert advice to client managers on the best courses of action;
• Monitor client sourcing activities to ensure GTAA and industry standards, regulations and policies are adhered to; maintain the Resource Planning Tool, (RMT) database; develop Request For “X – tenders, proposals, etc.” (RFX) documents and facilitates and oversees the process, including evaluation, prepare contracts, chair and participate in meetings, create and maintain documents and other records;
• Lead and participate in special projects; audit work of clients in the sourcing and contracting process; draft unique contract clauses; and consult with the various GTAA partners involved in the document review process while representing the client and process as required;
• Participate as a team member in the development of new and improvement of existing Strategic Sourcing processes and tools; and
• Provide backup to other Sourcing Specialists

This unionized position has an hourly wage range of $43.33, based on a 37.5 hour work week. The successful candidate must be available to commence the duties of the position once a selection decision has been made. A written test may be administered as a part of the competitive process. An eligibility list may be used to staff similar positions.

This is the role for you, if you have:

• Either a university degree plus at least 2 years of work toward relevant purchasing certification, and/or a combination of education and experience;
• 3-5 years of relevant business experience in an environment of similar scope and complexity;
• Experience managing sourcing activities for various goods and services;
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tool experience in large enterprise, Oracle preferred;
• Experience collaborating with clients and working in teams;
• Demonstrated experience working in a customer centric environment; and
• Obtain and retain Transportation Security Clearance at the designated level for the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Demonstrated knowledge of sourcing industry (goods and services), regulations, standards, policies, and practices in order to deliver professional sourcing guidance and insight for the business which includes substantial and high-profile sourcing initiatives and services;
• Ability to proactively partner with clients to understand: roles, mandates, immediate and long range plans, financial planning processes, sourcing approval and review processes (Risk Management, Legal, etc.) and other management practices in order to deliver sourcing services and implications of outcomes;
• Knowledge of various industry tools including databases, standard contract clauses, contract standards, and other industry aids in order to deliver sourcing services;
• Knowledge of special project planning, delivery techniques and practices in order to lead assigned special projects;
• Experience with training internal clients on processes and systems is beneficial but not required;
• Demonstrated capabilities in communication, planning and execution of sourcing assignments;
• Skill in identifying unique problems in the sourcing of goods and services and formulating and recommending innovative solutions to best meet the client’s needs;
• Ability to lead and adapt to change; build trust; be curious; use logic to solve complex problems; bring innovation to current process and show continuous improvement approach; effectively negotiate; show a high attention to detail; and be positive in the face of adversity;
• Interpersonalskills and theabilitytoreviewtechnicaltermsandspecificationswithsubjectmatterclients, chairbidders’conferencesandtorespondtoquestionsandchallenges;
• Demonstrated skillinfacilitatingsourcingevents,evaluatebidsandnegotiatetermsandconditionsofcontracts;
• Abilitytonegotiateandresolvelesssignificantconflictsbetweenclientsandcontractors,proponentsandothers;
• Abilitytoprovidetrainingtoassignedandexpandedclientgroup,includingdefendingproceduresandprocesses asrequired; and
• Abilityto conductcost benefitanalysis toidentifythe bestoptions research products and suppliers, and formulate sourcing strategies to meet the needs of the client.

The GTAA is committed to Employment Equity and maintaining a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive