Strategic Procurement Manager

University Health Network; Toronto; On-site; CAD 103,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

The Michener Institute of Education at UHN is seeking a Manager, Procurement to lead strategic and operational procurement initiatives across academic, operational and capital needs. You will drive sourcing projects, coordinate equipment/services acquisitions and provide governance reporting to leadership.

Reporting to the UHN Director of Procurement, you will translate requirements into practical procurement strategies, oversee contract management and ensure compliance with public procurement

Qualifications

• Completion of a degree in business, supply chain management, public administration or a recognized equivalent is required.
• Minimum five years of proven experience in procurement and strategic sourcing.
• Broader public sector, post-secondary education and/or healthcare procurement experience is an asset.
• Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) Designation, Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, or other Public Procurement Designation is an asset.
• Sound working knowledge of the Ontario Broader Public Sector Procurement Directives, trade agreements, and public procurement laws.
• Demonstrated experience leading complex, cross-functional procurement initiatives and coordinating multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and administer procurement processes including RFXs and non-competitive processes from start through completion for goods, services and capital equipment based on stakeholder requirements and specifications.
• Lead and manage complex procurements such as trial/evaluation agreements, capital equipment procurements involving renovations and services, and enterprise-level initiatives with multiple stakeholders and user groups.
• Gather and define procurement requirements, including but not limited to equipment, for educational programs from Academic Chairs.
• Coordinate the procurement lifecycle for capital equipment, technology, goods and services, from needs assessment and market engagement through evaluation, award, contracting, implementation and performance monitoring.
• Oversees the analysis of Bids or Proposals and facilitates the evaluation process for stakeholders while providing expertise in all steps of the procurement process.
• Negotiate, execute and manage contracts in conjunction with business/operational stakeholders, escalating to legal support when needed.
• Manages contract expirations in a timely manner
• Enters data into the procurement systems and maintains accurate records, as required.

Education

Degree in business, supply chain management, public administration or equivalent

Job description

The Michener Institute of Education at UHN is seeking a Manager, Procurement to lead strategic and operational procurement initiatives across academic, operational and capital needs. You will drive sourcing projects, coordinate equipment/services acquisitions and provide governance reporting to leadership.

Reporting to the UHN Director of Procurement, you will translate requirements into practical procurement strategies, oversee contract management and ensure compliance with public procurement