Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist

Ornge • Mississauga, ON

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

Join Ornge and play a critical role in supporting Ontario’s air ambulance and patient transport services through strategic, high-impact procurement. As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives across your portfolio - from initial planning through contract award - ensuring compliance, value, and operational excellence.
In this role, you will drive strategic sourcing strategies that deliver measurable cost savings and continuous improvement, while effectively managing supplier relationships and contract performance. You’ll proactively identify and mitigate procurement risks, ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, and support the integrity of our processes.
Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, you will provide expert guidance on procurement activities, helping to streamline operations and enable informed decision-making. Your work will directly contribute to Ornge’s ability to deliver reliable, life-saving services across the province.

Requirements

• Post secondary diploma or degree in Business or related field is required.
• A minimum of 5-6 years of experience is required.
• Experience managing full cycle RFx processes is required.
• Working towards or holding a Certified Supply Chain Management Professional designation (SCMP) is required.
• Experience working in procurement and/or supply chain is required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a public sector organization is considered a strong asset.

Responsibilities

• Oversees procurement processes from initiation to contract award (for all types of procurements, RFI, RFQ, RFP, RFSQ, ACAN, VOR arrangements).
• Ensures compliance with external regulations and internal policies.
• Manages contract development and award processes.
• Maintains procurement records, both manual and electronic, as required, ensuring data integrity and accessibility for auditing and reporting purposes
• Provides follow-up services and obtains authorization for receipt of purchase order (PO)-related goods and services from off-site locations.
• Identifies and implements cost-saving opportunities.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manages contract performance and supplier relationships.
• Facilitates formal corrective action documentation.
• Facilitates payment coordination and documentation when required (coordinates documentation for 3-way match and payment sign-off, resolves pricing discrepancies.
• Assesses and mitigates procurement-related risks.
• Ensures adherence to Broad Public Sector regulatory requirements.
• Provides guidance and support to internal stakeholders on the purchasing process, policies and procedures.
• Offers day-to-day guidance on procurement activities.
• Ensures compliance with organizational standards and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Benefit Plan.
• 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Premium Defined Benefits Pension Plan Automatic Enrollment.
• Three Paid Personal Days (Pro-Rated for Year 1).
• Accrued vacation time starting at three weeks per year.
• PERKS! Employee Promotional Programs relating to personal phone plans, furniture, home/car insurance, travel, fitness, attractions and more!
• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for learning and development.

What This Job Offers

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