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In this position, you will work with Supply Management and the Business Unit or Department to develop a portfolio of procurement plans, looking for opportunities to utilize existing City contracts and collaborate with other business units on procurements of similar scope of work when possible. This position will provide support to DeptIDs with the objective of tracking, monitoring, actioning, and improving various aspects of contract and supplier management, influence business unit culture on ethical procurement planning and contract management and promote awareness of policies and practices. Primary duties include:

• Develop and manage a portfolio of strategic multi-year service line and budget cycle procurement demand plans; load level, sequencing, and prioritization for procurement activities.
• Identify opportunities to integrate Public Value, planning procurement for inventory, utilization of City contracts, and for category management.
• Liaise with interested parties, DEPTID owners, Supply Management and Suppliers on scope, specifications, deliverables, lead times, delivery options, evaluation criteria, pricing, and special conditions.
• Support DeptID owners on Contract Management (purchase orders, change orders, renewals and closing, and supplier payments).
• Support DeptID owners on Supplier Management by facilitating the onboarding of a new supplier or offboarding, ensure contract compliance, performance evaluations, communicate changes and monitor supplier with DEPTID owner.
• Coordinate training and providing coaching on procurement policies, practices, and processes.

Qualifications

• The successful applicant must have one of the following education:
  • Completion of a Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) Designation from Supply Chain Management Association (SCMA); OR
  • Completion of a 2-year diploma in business or a related field of study; OR
  • Completion of a degree in business or a relevant field of study.
• At least 5 years of related strategic sourcing and procurement, procurement planning and contract management experience.
• Experience with PeopleSoft Financial and Supply Chain Management (FSCM), SAP Ariba (Sourcing and Contracts) is required.
• Experience in RFx development, competitive bidding, negotiating, contract drafting, and supplier management is required.
• Intermediate level of proficiency using enterprise systems and MS Office suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) will be considered an asset.
• Relevant professional certifications/training and experience with business improvement, quality and productivity management, Lean Six Sigma, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and project management methodologies will be considered an asset.
• Excellent planning, coordination, large group facilitation, and analytical skill is essential for the success in this role.

Pre-employment Requirements

• Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.

Workstyle

• This position may be eligible to work from home as one of several flexible work options available to City employees. Such arrangements are based on the operational requirements of the position and employee suitability and are subject to change based on operational needs and corporate direction.

Position and Pay Information

• Business Unit: Supply Management
• Union: CUPE Local 38
• Position Type: 1 Permanent and 1 Temporary (up to 22 months)
• Compensation: Pay Grade 11 $46.21 - 61.78 per hour
• Hours of work: Standard 35-hour work week.
• Days of work: This position works a 5-day work week with 1 day off in a 3-week cycle.
• Location: Various
• Audience: Internal/External
• Apply By: June 8, 2026
• Job ID: 314548