Strategic Sourcing - Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Redevelopment

Mohawk Medbuy Corporation; Burlington; Hybrid; CAD 83,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

HOOPP pension plan

Comprehensive benefits package

Flexible remote work options

Job summary

Mohawk Medbuy Corporation is seeking a Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support its Redevelopment team in procuring construction-related services for member hospitals. You will manage competitive RFx processes, lead stakeholders, and ensure fair, transparent procurement compliant with federal and provincial rules.

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Redevelopment, you will safeguard timelines, nurture supplier relationships, and drive value while maintaining confidentiality and a strong

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in public procurement and contract development/negotiations (3–5 years).
• Experience in procurement for construction/architectural/engineering services (2+ years).
• Understanding of Canadian procurement laws and bid processes (CCDC/OAA/ACEC).
• CPPB/CPPO or similar designation is an asset.
• Strong MS Office and ERP experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end RFx processes for construction/design services.
• Lead stakeholders in sourcing strategy across multi-hospital events.
• Prepare procurement documents ensuring fair, compliant processes.
• Maintain reporting on sourcing progress in project tools.
• Facilitate option years on awarded contracts and contract management discussions.
• Ensure timelines, confidentiality and customer-centric service throughout RFx.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Contract negotiations

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

Time management

Customer centric

Team collaboration

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

MS Office

Microsoft Dynamics 365 – Business Central

Job description

Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Redevelopment

Mohawk Medbuy Corporation (MMC) is a national, not-for-profit, shared services organization that supports hundreds of health care providers across Canada, as well as child welfare agencies and other public sector organizations. MMC provides value-driven contracting and procurement solutions for medical/surgical supplies, pharmaceutical products, local sourcing, capital (equipment, FF&E and redevelopment) and nutrition solutions. Other services include data analytics, in-hospital support, warehousing/logistics, technology, procure-to-pay, and accounts payable.

With an emerging focus on sustainability and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, MMC is actively supporting the creation of a resilient value chain that incorporates environmental, social and governance best practices. Based in Burlington, ON, the organization also has offices in Toronto, Thunder Bay, Kingston, Brantford, London and Chatham, and a distribution centre in Oakville.

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Strategic Sourcing Specialist to support our Redevelopment team within our Strategic Sourcing team.

Position Overview

Reporting to the Senior Manager of Redevelopment, this position is part of a dynamic team with the primary objective of procuring construction-related services (contractor and consulting) for our member hospitals while ensuring exceptional customer centric service and nurturing strong supplier relationships remain at the forefront of all interactions as part of this role. In this position, you will support a competitive bid process that is fair, transparent and compliant with all applicable Federal and Provincial legislation and regulatory requirements, including the Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end open or invitational competitive RFx processes for construction and design/engineering services
• Facilitating and leading stakeholders in the execution of sourcing strategies for single- and multi-hospital sourcing events.
• Prepare procurement documents based on individual Member requirements and ensure the bid process is fair, open, and transparent and in compliance with current legislation and regulatory requirements (Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive, internal procurement policies, Competition Act, Construction Act, etc.)
• Maintain timely and accurate reporting of the progress of sourcing events in respective project management tool(s).
• Facilitate the process for option years on awarded contracts
• Support Senior Manager and Members by facilitating supplier management discussions during contract management phase
• Ensure timelines are managed and maintained
• Provide direction, leadership, and support to Members to help mitigate risk and ensure optimal outcomes are achieved
• Engage with awarded vendors as required to finalize construction industry contracts (CCDC, OAA, ACEC)
• Ensure high priority is given to the fundamental principal of customer centric service with a high level of responsiveness to all inquiries, internal and external
• Maintain confidentiality, while meeting the needs of all Member facilities, throughout the RFx process
• Receive, review and analyze sales reports from vendors; prepare and send rebate requests and validate received payment for each Member

Qualifications

• Post-secondary education or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 3 – 5 experiences in public procurement and contract development and negotiations
• Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in procurement for construction, architectural or engineering services
• Understanding of Canadian legal environment in respect to calling bids and awarding construction contracts (CCDC, OAA, or ACEC)
• Professional procurement designation (CPPB/CPPO, CSCMP or alike), completed or in-progress, is an asset.
• Excellent computer skills, including proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 – Business Central an asset
• Experience and understanding of the foodservice industry an asset
• Superior multi-tasking, time management and organizational skills with a high level of accuracy is essential
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills in English (oral and written) with excellent interpersonal skills
• Exceptional customer centric approach is required
• Driven to share success in a team environment
• Sound judgment and discretion when dealing with confidential information
• Demonstrated customer service-oriented approach for ensuring an enhanced customer experience

Travel

• Ability to travel to Mohawk Medbuy offices if required.

As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Human Resources.

MMC is a Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP) employer offering a comprehensive benefits package and flexible remote work options.

Mohawk Medbuy does not use artificial intelligence to screen, assess or select applicants. The targeted hiring range of this role is $82,921 - $91,206 dependent on experience. This job posting is for an existing vacancy.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted for an interview, please inform us should any accommodation be required. Mohawk Medbuy is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).