Procurement Manager

About OICR

Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) is a cancer research institute in Ontario. We bring together people from across the province and around the world to improve the lives of everyone affected by cancer. We are committed to helping people living with cancer, as well as future generations, live longer and healthier lives.

Position: Procurement Manager

Location: MaRS Centre, Toronto

Department: Procurement

Reports To: Senior Director, Finance

Hiring Range: $93,000 to $104,500 per annum, commensurate with level of experience; total compensation includes a competitive benefits plan, plus a defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)

Hours: 35 hours/week

Job Type: Hybrid

Status: Full-time, Permanent

The Ontario Institute for Cancer Research (OICR) is looking to fill an existing vacancy for a Procurement Manager to lead the Procurement Team at OICR and support the organization’s diverse procurement and contract management needs.

• Preparing, issuing and analyzing the organization’s RFX processes with internal and external customers in accordance with the Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive, Trade agreements and the organization’s procurement and related policies.
• Sourcing and qualification of (potential) new suppliers by gathering and analyzing supplier data.
• Contracting for and procurement of materials, equipment and services to meet the needs of OICR’s diverse internal clients, considering cost, commercial, legal and risk mitigation requirements.
• Reviewing material specifications with client groups through meetings and ongoing communication with suppliers to maximize value (cost, quality, delivery, warranty) for materials and services.
• Negotiating with suppliers to obtain fair pricing, volume discounts and/or vendor of record agreements, leveraging volume purchasing power and monitoring supplier performance.
• Ensuring quality assurance, follow up and maintenance of good business relations with suppliers.
• Identifying relevant government contracts that OICR can leverage in its procurement activities.
• Developing and conducting analysis of management information to inform procurement strategies and thereby leverage OICR’s total procured spend (approximately $15 million annually).
• Reviewing new contracts and annually reviewing existing contracts, managing any quality assurance or tendering processes that arise from contract reviews or renewals.
• Remaining informed about equipment and supplies available in the marketplace.
• Managing the day-to-day activities of the procurement team.
• Developing, implementing and updating policies, processes and procedures to ensure that procurement activities and contracts are aligned with corporate policies and business strategies.
• Working closely with OICR managers and scientists to ensure that procurement needs are met on a timely basis.
• Managing OICR’s procurement card (P-Card) and travel card program.
• Managing OICR’s asset tagging program for information technology and laboratory equipment and convening the Asset Review Committee as needed to determine the final disposition of surplus and end-of-life assets.
• Working with the Finance team to resolve invoicing/receipt discrepancies.
• Working with the Finance team to identify and record prepaid warranties.
• Working with all departments in the ongoing maintenance of warranties on existing in-use equipment.
• Responding to multiple requests within constrained time frames.
• Identifying, presenting and implementing new and creative procurement strategies.
• Training team and the rest of the organization as needed with regards to procurement processes and policies.
• Remaining informed of new and upcoming procurement policies and trade agreements which would impact OICR.
• Any other duties consistent with the job as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business or a related field, or recognized equivalent.
• Completed Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) designation.
• Proven Broader Public Sector Procurement Directives RFx experience.
• Experience working with an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system like JD Edwards.
• Demonstrated…