Director of Procurement

2 weeks ago

Scarborough ON, Canada Scarborough Transit Connect Full time

Who We Are:

Scarborough Transit Connect (STC) has been awarded the design and early works of the Scarborough Subway Extension project. The Scarborough Subway Extension will bring the TTC’s Line 2 subway service nearly eight kilometers farther into Scarborough. It will extend from Kennedy Station to Sheppard Avenue and McCowan Road, providing quick and seamless transit for those heading into and out of the downtown core and those travelling within Scarborough. The extension will replace Line 3 (the Scarborough RT), helping to reduce travel times and improve access to jobs, schools, and other key destinations throughout the city.

As part of the Scarborough Transit Connect project, we are looking for a Director, Procurement to join our team.

What You Will Do:

People

  • Plans and implements the assignment of qualified personnel to ensure support of business projections and project needs, in collaboration with the business line management
  • Ensures personnel within the Procurement function has adequate education and are properly trained, evaluated, and motivated
  • Provides long term career advice and coordinates stretch assignments and learning opportunities for the Procurement team in collaboration with the business line management
  • Evaluates the skill levels, learning & development needs, career potential, and succession plans for the Procurement team looking across all business lines
  • Interfaces with the Functional leaders of the Project Controls and Commercial Management functions closely for integration of people and process
  • Develops function Organization Chart for Project in execution phase, in collaboration with business line management and zippering with Integrated Project Delivery Team (IPDT) Organization Chart
  • Direct and effectively manage the procurement team in all aspects

Process

  • Develops and maintains effective core processes for the Procurement functional group (i.e. defines how things get done) for all phases of the PDB Project – Development and Implementation phases, including:

Procurement strategy, initiation, and execution

Procurement Plans

RACI matrix for the Procurement discipline

Expediting and materials management

Light and heavy equipment fleet management across the enterprise

  • Evaluates the effectiveness of core procurement processes during project term
  • Reports status of procurement activities (Dashboards, etc..)
  • Monitors and participates in industry sessions to improve core processes and assure their alignment with industry best practices/standards
  • Embeds lessons learned into core processes to ensure enterprise-wide learning

Performance

  • Effectively drive and implement procurement strategies, plans and processes developed for the procurement discipline in collaboration with the construction teams and other functional areas (technical, quality, etc.)
  • Performs periodic reviews of project/program implementation of core procurement processes
  • Performs reviews of challenges relating to the Procurement function at the request of business line/project managers and recommends solutions
  • Supports projects/programs during times of change by assisting in updating, reviewing, and accepting revised Project Execution Plans
  • Provides procurement subject matter expertise to projects/programs as required
  • Assists with project/program team performance issues
  • Improves project execution capability by staying current with industry trends and new innovations/technologies, and implements across Aecon as appropriate
  • Any other tasks associated with the role as they might be adjusted during the evolution of the project

Experience You Will Bring:

  • Bachelor’s degree in business or related discipline
  • 15+ years’ experience leading a progressive procurement function in a major project-based construction environment.
  • Experience in construction is preferred, with a focus on transit projects
  • Proven success driving a top-tier strategic procurement philosophy within an organization
  • Experience with and understanding of implementation complexities within a large, diverse operating structure
  • Experience with working in a matrixed environment and engaging/obtaining buy-in
  • Knowledge in current and emerging industry and market trends, company services, customers and partners, competitors, and stakeholders

Why Join Us?

  • Competitive pay, comprehensive health and dental benefits, and RRSP matching plans.
  • The opportunity to work on one of the most exciting rail projects in Toronto.
  • A wide array of learning and development opportunities.
  • A work environment focused on health and safety.

STC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of citizenship, race, place of origin, ethnic origin, colour, ancestry, disability, age, creed, sex/pregnancy, family status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and record of offences.

When we collect your personal information as part of a job application or offer of employment, we do so in accordance with industry standards and best practices and in compliance with applicable privacy laws.

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