Procurement Manager

OICR•Toronto, ON

37d•CA$93,000 - CA$104,500•Hybrid

About The Position

The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) is looking to fill an existing vacancy for a Procurement Manager to lead the Procurement Team at OICR and support the organization’s very diverse procurement and contract management needs.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business or a related field, or recognized equivalent.
Completed Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) designation.
Proven Broader Public Sector Procurement Directives RFx experience.
Experience working with an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system like JD Edwards.
Demonstrated experience in negotiating and reviewing contracts.
Demonstrated experience in supplier relationship management and supplier qualification.
Experience with e-procurement initiatives and strategies.
Working experience in and knowledge of the scientific and/or research fields.
Action oriented team player with an eye for both strategy and detail.
Excellent negotiation skills, interpersonal/communication skills and initiative.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent process/project management skills.
Working experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

Preparing, issuing and analyzing the organization’s RFX processes with internal and external customers in accordance with the Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive, Trade agreements and the organization’s procurement and related policies.
Sourcing and qualification of (potential) new suppliers by gathering and analyzing supplier data.
Contracting for and procurement of materials, equipment and services to meet the needs of OICR’s diverse internal clients, taking into consideration cost, commercial, legal and risk mitigation requirements.
Reviewing material specifications with client groups through meeting and ongoing communication with suppliers in an effort to maximize value (cost, quality, delivery, warranty) for materials and services.
Negotiating with suppliers to obtain fair and reasonable pricing, volume discounts and/or vendor of record agreements, leveraging volume purchasing power and monitoring supplier performance.
Ensuring quality assurance, follow up and maintenance of good business relations with suppliers.
Identifying relevant government contracts that OICR can leverage in its procurement activities.
Developing/conducting analysis of management information to inform procurement strategies and thereby leverage OICR’s total procured spend which is approximately $15 million annually.
Reviewing new contracts and annually reviewing existing contracts, managing any quality assurance or tendering processes that arise from contract reviews or renewals.
Remaining informed about equipment and supplies available in the marketplace.
Managing the day-to-day activities of the procurement team.
Developing, implementing and updating policies, processes and procedures to ensure that procurement activities and contracts are aligned with corporate policies and business strategies.
Working closely with OICR managers and scientists to ensure that procurement needs are met on a timely basis.
Managing OICR’s procurement card (P-Card) and travel card program.
Managing OICR’s asset tagging program for information technology and laboratory equipment and convening the Asset Review Committee as needed to determine the final disposition of surplus and end-of-life assets.
Working with the Finance team to resolve invoicing/receipt discrepancies.
Working with the Finance team to identify and record prepaid warranties.
Working with all departments in the ongoing maintenance of warranties on existing in-use equipment.
Responding to multiple requests within constrained time frames.
Identifying, presenting and implementing new and creative procurement strategies.
Training team and the rest of the organization as needed with regards to procurement processes and policies.
Remaining informed of new and upcoming procurement policies and trade agreements which would impact OICR.
Any other duties consistent with the job as assigned.