Director, Procurement

At CI, we see a great place to work as one that is a safe place for everyone to have a voice, where people are empowered to take ownership over meaningful work, where there is an opportunity to grow through stretching themselves, where they can work on innovative products and projects, and where employees are supported and engaged in doing so. Reporting to the VP Controller, the Director of Procurement is responsible for developing and implementing Company wide procurement strategies, managing complex sourcing projects and overseeing the procurement process to ensure value and efficiency. This role adds meaningful value to the Company by identifying and delivering cost savings, enhancing process efficiency with technology, and mitigating third-party risk. The role oversees service and quality assurance, with responsibility for developing, implementing, monitoring and addressing performance metrics for Procurement operations. The Director of Procurement will be based at CI’s head office at 15 York Street, Toronto, Ontario. What You Will Do Procurement Strategy & Operating Model Define and execute the Procurement strategy and operating model. Establish procurement policies, standards, processes, and governance. Build Procurement capabilities, tools, reporting, and organizational structure. Drive adoption of procurement practices across the organization. Vendor Lifecycle Governance Design and oversee end-to-end vendor lifecycle management processes. Establish controls, approval frameworks, and engagement models for third-party relationships. Ensure clear ownership and accountability across business stakeholders and control functions. Maintain vendor governance, documentation, and audit evidence standards. Commercial Advisory & Business Partnership Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on vendor strategy, commercial considerations, and supplier decisions. Support business owners with negotiations, contract renewals, and supplier-related matters as needed. Provide market intelligence, benchmarking, and procurement guidance. Third-Party Risk & Regulatory Compliance Partner with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Privacy, Finance, and Technology to ensure appropriate third-party oversight. Embed regulatory and risk management requirements into procurement processes. Monitor compliance with procurement policies and governance requirements. Supplier & Spend Oversight Develop supplier segmentation, governance, and performance management frameworks. Improve spend visibility, reporting, and vendor portfolio management. Identify opportunities for cost optimization, consolidation, and value realization. Track procurement performance, savings, and business outcomes. What You Will Bring Education Undergraduate degree related to Business, Commerce and/or Supply Chain Operations A professional procurement designation is an asset Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation (Canada) is an asset Experience A minimum of 3-5 years of senior Procurement experience in complex environments Extensive experience in strategic sourcing, contracting, supplier program management, and internal controls Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels in the organization Strong analytical, technical and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects within established deadlines Conceptual thinker with strategic planning skills and initiative Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including verbal, listening, written and presentation skills High degree of discretion, judgement, sensitivity, tact and diplomacy Works independently with a strong work ethic Exceptional attention to detail and time management skills Expertise and ability to provide advisory services Strong relationship building skills Demonstrated ability to work in cross functional teams Ability to plan and lead discussions Team player who works collaboratively with colleagues Strong compu…

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