Procurement Strategic Sourcing Specialist

PROCUREMENT STRATEGIC SOURCING SPECIALIST

Reference #: 2026-70

 
Strong. Proud. Uplifting.

At Ornge, we believe that ordinary people can do extraordinary things.

Each day, we connect communities with critical care across Ontario, Canada. In the air and by land, our teams deliver equity in emergency response, uplifting the lives of those in our care.

We are excited to onboard individuals who bring energy, enthusiasm, and professionalism to our growing group of difference-makers and life-changers. 

Discover Ontario, Canada, and an exciting career with Ornge.

The targeted salary range is supplemented by a competitive total rewards package. The salary offered to the successful candidate will consider a wide array of factors such as the individual’s skillset, level of experience applicable to the role and internal equity considerations.

Uplifting Your Career at Ornge

Join Ornge and play a critical role in supporting Ontario’s air ambulance and patient transport services through strategic, high-impact procurement. As a Strategic Sourcing Specialist, you will lead end-to-end sourcing initiatives across your portfolio - from initial planning through contract award - ensuring compliance, value, and operational excellence.

In this role, you will drive strategic sourcing strategies that deliver measurable cost savings and continuous improvement, while effectively managing supplier relationships and contract performance. You’ll proactively identify and mitigate procurement risks, ensure adherence to regulatory requirements, and support the integrity of our processes.

Collaborating closely with internal stakeholders, you will provide expert guidance on procurement activities, helping to streamline operations and enable informed decision-making. Your work will directly contribute to Ornge’s ability to deliver reliable, life-saving services across the province.  

Key Accountabilities:

End-to-End Procurement Management

• Oversees procurement processes from initiation to contract award (for all types of

procurements, RFI, RFQ, RFP, RFSQ, ACAN, VOR arrangements).

• Ensures compliance with external regulations and internal policies.
• Manages contract development and award processes.
• Maintains procurement records, both manual and electronic, as required, ensuring data

integrity and accessibility for auditing and reporting purposes

• Provides follow-up services and obtains authorization for receipt of purchase order

(PO)-related goods and services from off-site locations.

Strategic Sourcing and Cost Savings Initiatives

• Identifies and implements cost-saving opportunities.
• Drives continuous improvement initiatives.

Contract and Supplier Relationship Management

• Manages contract performance and supplier relationships.
• Facilitates formal corrective action documentation.
• Facilitates payment coordination and documentation when required (coordinates

documentation for 3-way match and payment sign-off, resolves pricing discrepancies.

Risk Management and Compliance

• Assesses and mitigates procurement-related risks.
• Ensures adherence to Broad Public Sector regulatory requirements.

Stakeholder Engagement and Support

• Provides guidance and support to internal stakeholders on the purchasing process,

policies and procedures.

• Offers day-to-day guidance on procurement activities.
• Ensures compliance with organizational standards and guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Post secondary diploma or degree in Business or related field is required.
• A minimum of 5-6 years of experience is required.
• Experience managing full cycle RFx processes is required.
• Working towards or holding a Certified Supply Chain Management Professional designation (SCMP) is required.
• Experience working in procurement and/or supply chain is required.
• Experience in a public sector organization is considered a strong asset.

Total Rewards:

• Comprehensive Health, Dental and Vision Benefit Plan.
• 24/7 Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• Premium Defined Benefits Pension Plan Automatic Enrollment.
• Three Paid Personal Days (Pro-Rated for Year 1).
• Accrued vacation time starting at three weeks per year.
• PERKS! Employee Promotional Programs relating to personal phone plans, furniture, home/car insurance, travel, fitness, attractions and more!
• Tuition reimbursement and opportunities for learning and development.

At Ornge, we are:

• Community connectors.
• Equity in healthcare.
• Strong in our convictions.
• Proud of the services we provide.
• Uplifting in our mission, values, and services.

You can expect us to be:

• Competitive in pay, benefits, vacation time and more.
• Promoters of diversity.
• Champions of inclusivity and accessibility.
• Committed to your career advancement.
• A tight-knit, supportive culture.

A bit about you:

• You are driven by our collective desire to make a difference.
• Excited by problem solving and excels at in-the-moment decision making.
• Teamwork has always been where you thrive.
• You are ready to put your skills into action in a fast-paced environment.

What’s next:

• If you are ready to uplift lives, apply directly online.
• On apply, we’ll send you an email on how to check your application status within Jobvite.
• Ornge is committed to providing accessible accommodations in compliance with Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Should you require accommodation through any stage of the recruitment process, please email us at [email protected].
• Ornge encourages applications from candidates identifying as a member of a traditionally underrepresented group including First Nations, Métis, Inuit, and urban Indigenous peoples; Francophone persons; Black and racialized persons; members of 2SLGBTQIA+ communities; and persons with disabilities. 
• Ornge communicates with candidates for job openings by email and does not incorporate AI technology in its recruitment process. Applicants are responsible to check their email for updates and ensure they can receive messages from unfamiliar senders. We send time-sensitive information via email; it is important for applicants to check their email frequently. If we do not receive a response from applicants, we will assume that they are no longer interested in the position, resulting in the removal of their application from the competition.

Are you ready to pursue a career that has a profound impact on communities across Ontario, Canada? Join us.

Ornge. Lives uplifted.