Manager, Procurement

**POSITION** Manager, Procurement
**REPORTS TO**: Senior Manager, Strategic Procurement
**DEPARTMENT**: Strategic Procurement
**LOCATION**: North Bay
**REFERENCE**: 800-186-25
**SALARY**: $104,546 - $123,006

**WHO WE ARE**:
Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We are a modern, forward-thinking organization focused on providing safe and reliable transportation services. ONTC has a rich history of over 120 years and strong connections to the communities we serve. With over 900 skilled professionals, we work together to enhance transportation services and ensure that they are sustainable for future generations. We offer a dynamic workplace culture, along with a competitive salary, excellent benefit package, a defined benefit pension plan, paid vacation, paid personal leave days and discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services.

**ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT**:
The Manager, Procurement is responsible for management, guidance, development and oversight of centralized purchasing activities, including ensuring compliance with company and provincial procurement policies and directives.

**MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Develop and implement procurement strategies aligned with company objectives
- Establish a procurement plan for the centralization of all procurement activities at ONTC
- Create key performance indicators (KPI’s) to monitor procurement workflows, performance, and department efficiency
- Collaborate with various departments to determine purchasing needs and requirements, while providing unique service to each division
- Analyze market trends, pricing, and product availability to make informed purchasing decisions
- Develop and implement plans to find efficiencies and savings by utilizing best practices in purchasing and by taking advantage of corporate-wide procurement synergies
- Negotiate contracts and purchasing agreements
- Prepare procurement data for open competitive procurements
- Forecast demand for goods and services to optimize inventory management and minimize carrying costs
- Ensure compliance with company policies, industry regulations, and ethical standards in all procurement activities.
- Stay informed about industry developments, regulations, and best practices related to procurement
- Manage vendor accounts and the vendor performance evaluation program
- Build relationships between vendors and operations end users ensuring any challenges are identified and addressed
- Monitor quality, pricing and service delivery to ensure compliance with negotiated agreements
- Ensure timely and accurate reporting
- Work closely with the manager of inventory & warehousing for all inventory requirements and warehouse capacities
- Work closely with the manager of public procurement to ensure threshold compliance with public procurements
- Oversee the quality assurance process
- Responsible for the corporate purchase card (Pcard) program
- Support a team of procurement professionals by providing guidance, training, and performance feedback
- Provide employee support and guidance on newly implemented software and operating systems
- Manage recruitment, promotion, and other human resource functions

**REQUIREMENTS**:

- University Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or related field
- Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP)
- Supply Chain Management Professional Designation (SCMP)
- Minimum 5 years’ experience in progressive purchasing role
- Demonstrated knowledge and experience with public sector purchasing
- Experience across various industries including manufacturing, production, transportation and corporate services
- Project management experience is considered an asset
- Able to build and maintain positive relationships with suppliers and internal/external customers
- Strong negotiation skills
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Experience with managing people is considered an asset
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to coach, motivate and develop employees
- Excellent communication skills
- Technological proficiency with Office 365, virtual meeting platforms, PowerPoint, and online bidding portals
- Familiar with procurement software and systems; experience with ERP systems is considered an asset
- Occasional travel required
- Committed to Health and Safety

Ontario Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Human Resources.
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