Senior Manager, Sourcing chez University Health Network

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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The Senior Manager of Sourcing is a key role within UHN’s Procurement and Supply Chain portfolio and is responsible in leading the strategic planning/sourcing process including developing, implementing and managing leading edge supply chain management services and initiatives that will drive sustainable value and achieve efficiencies for the hospital and its affiliated organizations.

Reporting to the Director of Procurement, this position is responsible for providing support to lead and implement strategic sourcing processes, supporting escalations for contract issues as well as risk management. This Senior Manager will have a number of direct reports and is responsible for providing training, coaching and development. This position is posted for one year on a temporary full-time basis with a potential for an extension.

Ideal candidates are able to demonstrate an ethical, professional, and accountable manner as a liaison between Clinicians, Suppliers and Stakeholders and is 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 UHN 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.

Duties

• Planning, managing and evaluating all procurement activities.
• Provides departmental leadership to direct reports and ensures staff work is aligned with departmental and hospital standards to promote efficiency, effectiveness, timeliness and availability of resources to support internal customers.
• Monitor and improve metrics to drive performance, risk assessment, savings, and develop initiatives for overall spend categories.
• Oversee and direct the sourcing initiative process from start to finish including contract development, negotiations and management, ensuring the best possible outcome.
• Performs planning responsibilities; develops, implements, manages and reviews short and long-term plans which are in alignment with UHN’s goals and strategies.
• Present to senior leadership on the portfolio, its activities and strategic direction.
• Maintains relationships with stakeholders including suppliers, GPOs and the Ministry.
• Conducts market research to support strategic direction of initiatives.
• Provide pertinent information relating to regulatory business environment information.
• Cross functional team coordination.
• Oversight of risk assessment/risk mitigation for all sourcing initiatives.
• Manages all aspect of human resources.
• Performs quality management responsibilities.
• Manages the department financial resources.
• Performs corporate management responsibilities that support and advance UHN’s goals.
• Performs cross-functional duties and other duties consistent with the job classification, as required.

• Undergraduate Degree in a relevant field e.g. business, supply chain, commerce or economics or equivalent work experience.
• A minimum of (5) years of proven experience managing complex supply chain management or strategic sourcing projects, preferably in a healthcare environment.
• A minimum of (5) years experience in a management role which includes knowledge of policies and practices on hiring, dismissal and performance management and practical application of managing teams and individuals in order to succeed.
• A minimum of (5) years experience in Contracting, Strategic Sourcing, Public Procurement Purchasing, Materials Management, Project Management, Management experience.
• Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) Designation or PMP Certification, Public Procurement Designation is an asset.
• Sound working knowledge of the Ontario Broader Public Sector Procurement Directives, trade agreements, and public procurement laws.
• Demonstrated proficient communication skills, both written and oral.
• Demonstrated organization/time management skills.
• Knowledge of procurement and supply chain tools SAP S4Hana, Ariba, Bonfire, Biddingo is an asset.
• Proficiency of business computer application including MS Office 365 and SharePoint.
• Developing/conducting presentations – advanced knowledge.
• Project Management and/or conflict resolution training.
• Ability to interact with all levels of internal staff, hospital staff, clinicians, researchers, external stakeholders, suppliers.
• Team player, sense of urgency, strong communicator, resourceful, time management, integrity.
• Customer centric “mindset”. Customer service orientated for ensuring an enhanced customer experience.
• Ability to prioritize workload, manage unexpected occurrences and at the same time manage deadlines.

Why join UHN?

In addition to working alongside some of the most talented and inspiring healthcare professionals in the world, UHN offers a wide range of benefits, programs and perks. It is the comprehensiveness of these offerings that makes it a differentiating factor, allowing you to find value where it matters most to you, now and throughout your career at UHN.

• Competitive offer packages
• Government organization and a member of the Healthcare of Ontario Pension Plan (HOOPP https://hoopp.com/)
• Close access to Transit and UHN shuttle service
• A flexible work environment
• Opportunities for development and promotions within a large organization
• Additional perks (multiple corporate discounts including: travel, restaurants, parking, phone plans, auto insurance discounts, on-site gyms, etc.)

Current UHN employees must have successfully completed their probationary period, have a good employee record along with satisfactory attendance in accordance with UHN's attendance management program, to be eligible for consideration.

All applications must be submitted before the posting close date.

UHN uses email to communicate with selected candidates.  Please ensure you check your email regularly.

Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate. Should it be determined that any information provided by a candidate be misleading, inaccurate or incorrect, UHN reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of their application.

UHN is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive recruitment process and workplace. Requests for accommodation can be made at any stage of the recruitment process. Applicants need to make their requirements known.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.