Senior Manager, Procurement Transformation - 15346G.PUR.0001

Original job posting

The Senior Manager will lead the transformation of procurement processes and enhance vendor risk management across the organization. They will oversee the deployment of advanced procurement tools, manage budgets, and provide strategic advice to senior management.

Job details

About Toronto Community Housing Corporation Toronto Community Housing Corporation (“TCHC”) is the largest social housing provider in Canada and the second largest in North America. We are wholly owned by the City of Toronto and operate in a non-profit manner. TCHC provides homes to over 41,000 low and moderate-income households in 88 of Toronto's neighbourhoods, with 93,000 tenants from many different backgrounds with a diversity in age, education, language, mental and physical ability, religion, ethnicity and race. We are an essential part of the City of Toronto's fabric and social system. Our over 2,000 employees work to achieve our vision of quality homes in vibrant communities where people are proud to live and work. Vacancy Type: Full-time Temporary Salary/Hourly Range: $142,987 - $157,285 Work Details (Days/Hours): Monday – Friday 36.25 hours per week Hybrid Eligible Yes Affiliation: Non-Union: Management Contract Length: Approximately 1 year Division and Department Finance - Procurement Location: 35 Carl Hall Road, Toronto Number of Vacancies: 1 Existing/New Job: Existing Grade: 09 Vacancy Status Existing Candidate List or Eligibility List: Candidate List Recruitment Contact: Ian Marks What we offer In addition to a competitive salary and a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference, we offer a comprehensive package that meets the various needs of our diverse employees, including: Ability to participate in inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities; Minimum four (4) weeks of paid annual vacation days, increasing with years of service; Four (4) paid personal days; Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, includes 100-per-cent employer matching; Health and dental benefits, including a health spending account available upon your start date; Employee and family assistance program; Maternity and parental leave top up (93% of base salary); Training and development programs including tuition reimbursement of $1500 per calendar year; Fitness membership discount. This job offers the opportunity to work from home as part of a hybrid work arrangement. This arrangement will allow you to work some days at a TCHC work location and the rest of the time from home. The amount of time required to work at a TCHC work location is flexible, while considering operational and service delivery requirements. Make a difference Canada's largest social housing provider is looking for a procurement professional and dynamic leader to join the team with the impactful goal to help bring the department through a transformational journey and continuous improvements. The Senior Manager, Procurement Transformation at TCH will report directly to the Senior Director, Procurement, with dotted line to the CFO’s office. This role will lead the transformation of procurement processes and enhance vendor risk management across the organization. This role aims to drive procurement efficiency, ensure regulatory compliance, and optimize strategic sourcing. You will oversee the deployment of advanced procurement tools and processes, ensuring they align with TCHC’s financial and operational goals. What you’ll do Procurement Transformation Leadership: Lead and manage cross-functional projects related to vendor risk management and procurement transformation. Develop and implement procurement processes and tools to enhance contract management and procurement efficiency. Create and manage the annual roadmap for procurement initiatives, prioritizing key features for development. Lead the deployment of procurement processes and tools across the organization. Manage the procurement transformation budget and ensure alignment with TCHC's financial objectives. Stakeholder Management and Advisory: Collaborate with various stakeholders to gather requirements and provide tailored procurement solutions. Manage communication with TCHC stakeholders, ensuring alignment with procurement strategies. Provide strategic advice to senior management on procurement transformation and vendor risk management. Address ad hoc inquiries from stakeholders, offering insights and recommending strategic actions. Process and Tool Development: Formalize procurement guidelines in collaboration with internal teams and external stakeholders. Ensure the effective implementation of procurement processes and tools across TCHC. Support the structuring and improvement of procurement data models and data quality initiatives. Data Management and Analysis: Improve procurement data models and participate in initiatives to enhance data quality. Conduct thorough analysis of procurement data to provide insights and support strategic planning. Develop performance indicators and metrics to monitor and evaluate procurement effectiveness. Compliance and Risk Management: Ensure all procurement activities comply with regulatory requirements and TCHC policies. Develop and implement frameworks for vendor risk management and procurement compliance. Drive adherence to procurement and outsourcing policies, emphasizing financial sustainability and alignment with TCHC’s strategic objectives. What you’ll need Postgraduate degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required. Six Sigma Belt Certification preferred. Minimum 10-15 years of experience in procurement transformation, strategic sourcing, or related roles. Experience in public sector or community housing procurement is preferred. Proven track record of leading large-scale procurement projects. Expertise in procurement practices and tools (e.g., Coupa, Salesforce, SAP). Strong analytical skills and understanding of procurement data models. Proficient in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall). Proactive, autonomous, and highly organized. Desired: Excellent communication skills, capable of influencing senior management and stakeholders. Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities and demands. Experience in continuous improvement initiatives within procurement. Competence in contracting, strategic sourcing, and procurement process optimization. Innovative thinker with the ability to challenge conventional procurement methods. Experience managing remote teams and fostering strong stakeholder relationships. What’s next Once you apply, we’ll review your resume and contact you if we believe your skills and experience will make you successful in the role. If you are selected to move forward, the process will include one or more interviews and/or assessments and reference checks. Please note: This temporary position may be extended or become permanent in order to meet business needs. If this occurs, the position may not be reposted. INDS Thank you for your interest in Toronto Community Housing We recognize that people bring experience and talent that goes beyond the technical skills and requirements of a job. If you possess similar experience that is close to what we’ve included in the job postings below, we encourage you to consider applying. We strongly believe that diverse experience, transferable skills, and passion are key! Once you have submitted your application successfully, you will receive a confirmation email. We encourage you to check out our careers page often, as new opportunities become available on a regular basis. Our commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion We are committed to providing equal opportunity to all employees and strive to create a diverse workplace that reflects the cultural mosaic of our great city and the communities we serve. We recognize the value that comes from different viewpoints, unique experiences and diverse perspectives of our employees, who bring fresh, new ideas to our business. Diversity plays a key role in our ability to deliver on our mission to provide clean, safe, well-maintained, affordable homes for tenants. TCHC is committed to diversity and inclusion within its community and encourages applications from Indigenous peoples, racialized persons/persons of colour, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQ+ persons, and others who can help us provide vibrant communities and make our city a great place to live. In an effort to ensure access to information for people with disabilities, we have noticed that some screen readers do not function properly with our job portal. If you are a person with a disability and are experiencing issues with our job portal and would like access to our job postings in an alternative format, please email your request to our People and Culture Division at accessibility.hr@torontohousing.ca. Accessibility for applicants Toronto Community Housing is committed to equity in employment. Our goal is a diverse, inclusive, and barrier-free workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We will provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities at all stages of the hiring process in accordance with the Ontario Human Rights Code, the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, and Toronto Community Housing’s Accessibility Policy. If you are a person with a disability and need the job posting in an alternative format or any other accessible accommodations during the hiring process, please email your request to our People & Culture department at Accessibility.HR@torontohousing.ca or call our accessible accommodations line at (416) 981 - 4119. Please refer to the job requisition number when you contact us. We use AI technology through the use of pre-screening questions to assist in the screening process.

What you’ll do

The Senior Manager will lead the transformation of procurement processes and enhance vendor risk management across the organization. They will oversee the deployment of advanced procurement tools, manage budgets, and provide strategic advice to senior management.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a postgraduate degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field and possess a PMP certification. A minimum of 10-15 years of experience in procurement transformation or strategic sourcing is required.

Benefits

• Defined benefit pension plan
• Health and dental benefits
• Health spending account
• Employee and family assistance program
• Maternity and parental leave top up
• Tuition reimbursement
• Fitness membership discount
• Paid annual vacation
• Paid personal days

Listed skills

• Continuous Improvement · Preferred
• SAP · Preferred
• Regulatory Compliance · Preferred
• Leadership · Preferred
• Data analysis · Preferred
• Agile · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Salesforce · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Procurement transformation
• Strategic sourcing
• Vendor risk management
• Contract management
• Project management
• Data analysis
• Regulatory compliance
• Stakeholder management
• Financial analysis
• Agile
• Waterfall
• Coupa
• Salesforce
• SAP
• Continuous improvement
• Leadership
• Stakeholder Communications
• Strategic Objectives
• Coupa (Spend Management Software)
• Waterfall Methodology
• Procurement Strategy
• Distributed Team Management
• Analytical Skills
• Six Sigma Methodology
• Agile Methodology
• Artificial Intelligence
• Business Administration
• Management
• Strategic Planning
• Textiles
• Communication
• Procurement
• Regulatory Compliance
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Contract Management
• Training And Development
• Data Management
• Data Modeling
• Data Quality
• Finance
• Innovation
• Risk Management
• Management Contract
• Project Management
• Outsourcing
• Project Management Professional Certification
• Process Optimization
• SAP Applications
• Screen Reader
• Stakeholder Management

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Finance & Accounting
• Government & Public Sector
• Social Services
• Consulting
• Transformation Manager
• Procurement / Sourcing Manager
• Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
• Purchasing Managers