Senior Manager, IT Procurement

Job Board Title:
Senior Manager, IT Procurement

Post Date
3/7/2025

Expiration Date
3/31/2025

Details:

About Us

The Ontario Cannabis Store provides safe, responsible access to recreational cannabis for adults 19 and older. We operate the sole legal online store for recreational cannabis in Ontario and are the provincial wholesaler of cannabis for private retail stores.

Working at the OCS is a unique opportunity to be part of an agile start-up in a ground-breaking new industry. We’re a diverse team passionate about delivering a great customer experience, working together with mutual respect and building value out of our differences. We’re an inclusive organization that understands that delivering great results comes out of ensuring every voice is heard.

About the Role

We’re seeking a skilled Senior Manager, IT Procurement to lead strategic IT sourcing efforts within our Procurement team. This role will act as the procurement liaison to senior leadership, providing strategic guidance, operational support, and innovative solutions for IT hardware, software, and services. The Senior Manager will ensure procurement policies are adhered to while identifying opportunities for efficiency and cost savings, delivering maximum value for the organization.

The Senior Manager will build strong internal and external relationships, address escalations, and drive procurement service excellence. They will lead a team, fostering collaboration, problem-solving, and best practices to optimize procurement processes and outcomes.

About Your Day

  • Oversee procurement strategies and identify opportunities to consolidate and streamline services.
  • Act as a strategic partner to business areas, providing insights and solutions aligned with organizational goals.
  • Drive innovative procurement approaches, ensuring compliance with policies while delivering optimal outcomes.
  • Lead planning and reporting activities to monitor procurement initiatives, risks, and resource allocation.
  • Manage high stakes RFP processes, resolving challenges and guiding stakeholders to ensure success.
  • Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors, stakeholders, and internal partners, ensuring clear communication and alignment.
  • Drive education on procurement policies and processes to enhance understanding and adoption.
  • Lead the development and implementation of operational processes, risk mitigation plans, and performance metrics.
  • Collaborate on enterprise-wide initiatives, ensuring procurement aligns with strategic objectives.
  • Develop and coach a high-performing team, fostering professional growth, accountability, and collaboration.


Qualifications:
  • Post-secondary education in a related field or equivalent
  • Bachelor’s degree in business/commerce with a specialization (or post grad) in supply chain management or procurement, or equivalent is preferred
  • Formalized leadership training is preferred
  • 4-6 years in a strategic sourcing and supplier management role
  • 4-6 years Category specific experience including but not limited to: IT, Consulting, HR, Corporate Services, Facilities, Operations, Supply Chain, or other relevant categories
  • 2-4 years’ experience managing direct reports within a Procurement department
  • Experience knowledge of the public sector procurement environment, including the Ontario Public Sector Procurement Directives and applicable revisions. Understanding of political environment and how this can influence and impact procurement outcomes
  • Understanding of public sector (Federal and Provincial) buying groups and programs including but not limited to the Ontario Buys VOR Program, Centralization of Ontario’s Public Procurement Activities, Ontario’s Travel Meal & Hospitality Expenses, Ontario’s Open Data Directive, and other related provincial policies and directives
  • Expert level knowledge of the public sector procurement environment, including the Ontario Public Sector Procurement
  • Directives and applicable revisions
  • Understanding of political environment and how this can influence and impact procurement outcomes
  • Supply Chain Management Association (SCMAO), Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer(CPPB), Public Sector Procurement Program (PSPP) certification or equivalent are preferred
  • Other relevant preferred certifications which could include: Project Management Professional (PMP), Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), Certified Human Resources Professional (CHRP), Business Relationship Management (BRM) certification
  • Intermediate MS Office skills
  • Sound knowledge of, or certification in procurement / Supply Chain Management
  • Sound knowledge of Procurement and Strategic Sourcing processes
  • Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, and interpersonal skills
  • Proficient in the use of applicable software including Microsoft Suite of programs, collaboration tools (SharePoint), electronic bidding systems (Merx, Biddingo Bids & Tenders, Jaggear, and others), Business-to-business (B2B) applications, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) programs such as Dynamics 365, Oracle, SAP, etc.
  • Experience with ServiceNow or other Procurement/Contract Management software
  • Expert level knowledge of Procurement and Strategic Sourcing processes, including innovation and value-based procurement initiatives
  • Sound knowledge of Procurement and Strategic Sourcing processes within a public sector environment
  • Expert level conflict resolution, negotiation, facilitation, and interpersonal skills


Comments:
This position currently offers a hybrid work schedule. The current in office requirement is a minimum of 3 days/week (may be more depending on business needs). The OCS office is located near York Mills and Yonge Street. However, OCS reserves the right to change this policy and its office location at any time.
Employment Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Required Travel: Rare, usually within the GTA

Please apply directly using the website link provided in this posting.

Employer:
Ontario Cannabis Store

Address:
200-4100 Yonge Street
Toronto, ON M2P 2B5


Website:
https://can242.dayforcehcm.com/CandidatePortal/en-US/ocs/Posting/View/2562