Strategic Sourcing Specialist

University Health Network • Toronto, ON

1d • CA$96,368 - CA$144,540 • Onsite

About The Position

In partnership with the Ontario Government, a new state-of-the-art surgical and patient tower will be built at UHN’s Toronto Western Hospital. This will be UHN’s largest capital project to date, costing over $1 billion to build. Construction of the new tower began in 2024 and it’s expected to open towards the end of 2028. As a member of the Strategic Sourcing Team within the UHN Procurement and Supply Chain, the Strategic Sourcing Specialist reports to a Senior Manager of Sourcing and supports the category teams in all sourcing events. This position is responsible for managing and coordinating sourcing activities for assigned categories of goods and services related to procurement for the new surgical and patient tower, in compliance with regulations and aligned to the goals and objectives of UHN and its stakeholders. Ideal candidates are able to demonstrate an ethical, professional, and accountable manner as a liaison between Clinicians, Researchers, Suppliers and Stakeholders. The Strategic Sourcing Specialist will ensure compliance with legislative and quality standards by leading and coordinating strategic sourcing, contracting and procurement activities in line with UHN Corporate Policies, the Ontario Broader Public Sector Procurement Directives (BPSPD), the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), public tendering legislation and other policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Undergraduate Degree in a relevant field e.g. business, supply chain, commerce or economics or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum five (5) to seven (7) years’ experience in a public procurement role, including demonstrated contract management and contract negotiation experience
• Experience in administering terms and conditions of purchase orders and formal contracts is required.
• Requires knowledge and experience in materials provisioning, negotiation and an understanding of business and legal issues
• Sound working knowledge of Broader Public Sector Procurement Directives, trade agreements, CCDC guidelines, federal and provincial legislation impacting public procurement
• Demonstrates a commitment to providing a high level of customer service, with an acute understanding of the customer and their needs; utilizes sound judgment and decision making
• Ability to identify and differentiate legal issues from business issues throughout the process and work with the appropriate teams to resolve the appropriate requirements and specifications
• Ability to work in a fast paced and dynamic environment with a commitment to providing high levels of customer service, satisfaction and improvement to the functional area itself
• Excellent communication skills combined with strong analytical abilities and mathematical aptitude required
• Ability to prioritize workload, manage unexpected occurrences and at the same time manage deadlines
• Demonstrated project management skills; ability to organize, control and coordinate a variety of activities in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment
• Ability to effectively operate computer, software, and peripheral equipment (i.e., Windows operating system, MSOffice including Outlook, Word, Excel)

Nice To Haves

• Recent Strategic Sourcing and/or Public Purchasing experience in a healthcare environment is an asset
• Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) Designation, Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification, or Public Procurement Designation is an asset
• Knowledge of supply chain and business computer applications, including SAP S4Hana, Ariba, online evaluation tools and online public tendering systems is an asset

Responsibilities

• Lead and administer procurement processes including RFX’s and non-competitive processes from start through completion for goods, services and capital equipment based on customer requirements and specifications
• Supports complex procurements such as clinical trial agreements, construction and CCDC contracts, as well as capital equipment procurements involving renovations and services.
• Act as the sourcing lead in the development of complex initiatives with multiple stakeholders and user groups across the organization and organizes workload and resources to meet deadlines and contracting requirements
• Oversees the analysis of Bids or Proposals, and facilitates the evaluation process for stakeholders while providing expertise in all steps of the procurement process. This may include coordination and facilitation of trials, evaluations, demonstrations, site visits etc., as is required
• Negotiate, execute and manage contracts in conjunction with business/operational stakeholders, escalating to legal support when needed
• Supports contract management including escalations
• Performs market analysis of available procurement strategies and advises customers of market place information
• Identifies opportunities for further alignment of regional efforts, including collaboration with Shared Services Organizations, Group Purchasing Organizations and Supply Ontario
• Researches, analyzes and reports on marketplace trends that impact commodities
• In conjunction business/operational stakeholders, conduct risk assessment as needed and provide management with input on risks and mitigations
• Manages contract expirations in a timely manner
• Enters data into the procurement systems and maintains accurate records
• Maintains effective communications with both internal and external stakeholders
• Oversee and monitor established business and performance quality indicators in assigned work
• Supports continuous improvement of processes and outcome
• Participates in committees (internal and external)

Benefits

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level