Manager, Procurement

Company Description Position: Manager, Procurement Department: Procurement and Supply Chain Status: Permanent Full-Time Site: The Michener Institute Salary: $103,339.60 to $129,165.40 per annum Hours: 35 hours per week Vacancies: 1 (Replacement) The Michener Institute of Education at UHN is Canada’s only post-secondary institution devoted exclusively to healthcare professions, offering full-time, part-time and continuing education programs. For more than 65 years, Michener has prepared generations of professionals for applied health careers and responded to emerging health system priorities. We’re uniquely situated within University Health Network (UHN) in downtown Toronto, one of the largest and most highly ranked hospital systems in Canada and internationally. Our curriculum is informed by cutting-edge research and clinical innovations, giving Michener graduates an advantage as they begin their careers. At Michener, we make healthcare happen. Job Description Position Summary The Manager, Procurement provides strategic and operational leadership for procurement initiatives that support Michener’s academic, operational and capital equipment needs. The role leads sourcing and procurement projects across the full lifecycle, builds productive relationships with internal clients and suppliers, and advances value, efficiency, governance and risk management in alignment with Michener and UHN priorities. Reporting to the UHN Director of Procurement, this role works collaboratively across Michener and UHN. The Manager of Procurement for Michener translates business requirements into practical procurement strategies, coordinates the acquisition and implementation of equipment and services, and provides clear reporting and recommendations to leadership. Ideal candidates are able to demonstrate an ethical, professional, and accountable manner as a liaison between Educators, Employees, and Suppliers and are responsible to uphold and support Public Procurement laws, procurement directives and trade agreements. Including ensuring compliance with legislative and quality standards by managing strategic sourcing, contracting and procurement activities in line with Michener Corporate Policies, the Ontario Broader Public Sector Procurement Directives (BPSPD), the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), the Canada-European Union Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA), public tendering legislation and other policies and procedures. Responsibilities Conduct Sourcing Initiatives Lead and administer procurement processes including RFX’s and non-competitive processes from start through completion for goods, services and capital equipment based on stakeholder requirements and specifications. Lead and manage complex procurements such as trial/evaluation agreements, capital equipment procurements involving renovations and services, and enterprise-level initiatives with multiple stakeholders and user groups. Activities may include development of project charters, work plans, milestones and implementation activities. Gather and define procurement requirements, including but not limited to equipment, for educational programs from Academic Chairs. Coordinate the procurement lifecycle for capital equipment, technology, goods and services, from needs assessment and market engagement through evaluation, award, contracting, implementation and performance monitoring. Oversees the analysis of Bids or Proposals and facilitates the evaluation process for stakeholders while providing expertise in all steps of the procurement process. This may include coordination and facilitation of trials, evaluations, demonstrations, site visits etc., as is required. Negotiate, execute and manage contracts in conjunction with business/operational stakeholders, escalating to legal support when needed. Manages contract expirations in a timely manner Enters data into the procurement systems and maintains accurate records, as required. Management of Pro…

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