Manager, Corporate Services

Agricorp • Guelph, ON

6d • CA$107,075 - CA$125,970 • Onsite

About The Position

Agricorp is looking for a hands-on Manager, Corporate Services with a commitment to innovation and service excellence. As a key member of the Corporate Services division management team, you will report directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and will provide visible and inspiring leadership to the Corporate Services department. We aim to provide our employees with more than just a job – we offer fulfilling opportunities in a culture that promotes stability, diversity and inclusion, camaraderie, employee recognition, work-life balance, and doing what you love. We care about Ontario agriculture, knowing that what we do matters to our customers. If you’re enthusiastic and committed to excellence, we want to hear from you.

The Manager, Corporate Services supports Agricorp’s overall corporate and strategic goals by acting as a motivational leader in the areas of procurement and administration, to ensure both immediate and very long-term business objectives are achieved. This includes providing proactive and professional leadership within the department and across the organization; developing departmental work plans; implementing programs and initiatives in support of customer service, public accountability and quality. This role provides critical expertise in the areas of: procurement specification documentation, sourcing, purchasing, contract development and negotiation, invoicing, corporate services, facilities management and supply management that ensures financial prudence, integrity and compliance with corporate policies and applicable Public Sector Directives.

Requirements

• Post-secondary degree in business, finance, supply chain management, or administration (or equivalent experience) required
• National Institute for Governmental Purchasing Certified Public Procurement Officer (NIGP-CPPO) designation required
• Minimum five years’ experience in people management required
• Minimum seven years’ experience in public procurement roles with a strong understanding of the Ontario Public Service procurement policies and directives required
• Demonstrated experience managing vendor relationships and supplier performance required
• Demonstrated experience in negotiating contracts and service level agreements required
• Demonstrated experience in facilities management and working with third party providers, including landlords and facility management companies
• Strong written and verbal communication skills required
• Supervisory/leadership experience (e.g., providing work direction, coaching, and providing input to selection, performance reviews and development) required

Nice To Haves

• Experience with MS Office applications (e.g. Outlook. Word, Excel, MS Planner, MS Project) an asset
• Experience with SAP Concur an asset

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and update corporate policy documents (purchasing and hospitality), and interpret Ontario Public Service (OPS) policy requirements to ensure compliance
• Manage procurement activities in an open, fair and competitive way, in accordance with policy requirements
• Develop coaching, training and development plans for all employees under your leadership; provide coaching to team members for improved performance and to assist with individual development
• Develop and maintain detailed business continuity plans for the department, ensuring continuity planning is consistent with OPS requirements and that critical operations can continue during emergencies
• Oversee administrative services such as vehicle fleet management, corporate insurance, and records management
• Manage Agricorp facilities with regard to current and future space allocations and floor plan changes; coordinate with Human Resources on all accommodation projects; and determine furniture and furnishing requirements
• Establish, maintain, and manage critical relationships with all levels of the organization, as well as relationships within the OPS
• Resolve critical resource and business issues using previous experience and technical expertise
• Encourage, guide and model continuous improvement in your areas of responsibility; consolidate the innovative ideas of others into implementation plans; build business cases and feasibility studies for innovations
• Provide recommendations into the development of the divisional, and potentially organizational, budget

Benefits

• Comprehensive health and dental benefits to keep you and your family well
• Pension plan to support your long-term financial security
• Paid vacation days and sick leave to support your overall well-being
• Work-life balance with supportive leaders who respect your time outside of work
• Opportunities for learning and growth, including mentoring, coaching, and support for professional development

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Associate degree