Mohawk Medbuy Corporation (MMC) is a national, not-for-profit, shared services organization that supports hundreds of health care providers across Canada, as well as child welfare agencies and other public sector organizations. MMC provides value-driven contracting and procurement solutions for medical/surgical supplies, pharmaceutical products, local sourcing, capital (equipment, FF&E and redevelopment) and nutrition solutions. Other services include data analytics, in-hospital support, warehousing/logistics, technology, procure-to-pay, and accounts payable.
With an emerging focus on sustainability and reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples, MMC is actively supporting the creation of a resilient value chain that incorporates environmental, social and governance best practices. Based in Burlington, ON, the organization also has offices in Toronto, Thunder Bay, Kingston, Brantford, London and Chatham, and a distribution centre in Oakville.
We are currently recruiting for a full-time Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing to support our Strategic Sourcing team.
Position Overview
Reporting to the Director, Strategic Sourcing, the Senior Manager will lead all Strategic Sourcing activities related to a Portfolio/Category of Contracts. This role will be accountable for building and managing a team who performs the strategic sourcing activities supporting their portfolio.
The Senior Manager is responsible, in collaboration with MMC members, for determining the appropriate Sourcing Strategies for sourcing initiatives and for collaborating/partnering with other SSOs, Hospitals, and/or industry stakeholders throughout Ontario, New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island.
The role is primarily a leadership position; therefore, the Senior Manager is expected to lead, manage, and coach direct reports. The role may lead sourcing projects/procurement events directly, as required or appropriate.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership & Management of Sourcing Activities
• Be the key point person for the Category for all opportunities and issues.
• Work closely with the Director, Strategic Sourcing to develop and implement sourcing strategies related to the portfolio.
• Assists the Director, Strategic Sourcing with the development of and attainment of division goals and objectives.
• Develops and leads multifunction project teams through sourcing activities including RFx development execution, evaluation, financial analysis, negotiations, construction of legal contracts and contract awards.
• Identifies potential sourcing opportunities through spend analysis, market and risk analysis and stakeholder relationships to grow the portfolio, maximize savings and/or improve patient care.
• Provides value-added, customer-centered expertise and consultative service on strategic sourcing and supplier relationship management to members.
• Oversee all activities related to the sourcing process in the assigned categories.
• Develop and execute multiple strategic sourcing initiatives across some or all our members, driving cost savings and process efficiencies with end-to-end ownership of initiatives.
• Be accountable for compliance with procurement regulations (e.g., BPSPD, CFTA) for all duties performed within the portfolio and, where applicable, ensures the noncompetitive process is followed and documented.
• Develops and maintains strong, productive relationships with other MMC teams, the Ministry, hospital members, SSO members, and suppliers.
• Participates, acts as a resource, and provides leadership in resolving day to day operational supply issues.
• Accountable for developing and maintaining a robust sourcing and category management strategy and streamlining processes to ensure overall best value procurement and contract management are achieved and external spending has been optimized.
• Influence the Hospitals with respect to gaining buy-in and alignment on the Sourcing or Category Strategy.
• Assist the development of annual procurement plans, including the annual strategic plan for category management and sourcing strategy, establishing priorities and allocating resources.
• Establish and build relationships with Executive and Working level stakeholders at Member Hospitals to facilitate formulation and execution of long-term sourcing strategies focused on continuous improvement and value creation.
• Act as the primary interface to key Categories with Hospital stakeholders.
• Identifying new opportunities for cost or process savings or increased service levels, including leading change initiatives and improving the overall “value chain” through a category management approach.
Team and Staff Development
• Leads and manages strategic sourcing staff within their team while ensuring high customer service and compliance with laws and organizational policies and procedures.
• Mentors and assists in developing team members by supporting an environment for personal development.
• Conduct staff orientation, performance reviews, goal setting, and assisting staff in career progression.
• Assist with the preparation and delivery of internal training programs
Other Leadership Responsibilities
• Attends and actively engages with other managers in MMC cross-functional projects.
• Assists with preparing and delivering organizational conferences and committees (Functional Advisory Committees, Annual General Meetings. Board Meetings).
• Directing, leading and managing a team of Strategic Sourcing Managers, Sourcing Specialists, and/or Sourcing Associates responsible for executing sourcing initiatives across multiple hospitals.
• Mentor and counsel, a diverse team, promoting quality services through employee development, performance management and succession planning to ensure efficient use of the division's human, physical and financial resources.
• Provide ongoing leadership by using effective management techniques, implementing change management and performance management processes, and developing competent and qualified staff to ensure high-level customer service.
Qualifications and Skills
Skills and Competencies
• Experience with hands-on exposure to healthcare supply chain/procurement, especially managing a competitive process, contracts and resources.
• Familiarity with online RFx software (i.e., Bonfire / Biddingo)
• MS Office, business - advanced knowledge
• Developing/conducting presentations– advanced knowledge
• Ability to lead multi-discipline project teams.
• Ability to interact with all levels of internal staff, hospital staff, clinicians, external stakeholders, and suppliers.
• Team player, sense of urgency, strong communicator, resourceful, time management, integrity.
• Customer-centric “mindset”. Customer service orientated to ensure an enhanced customer experience.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Analytical mindset.
• Great collaborator.
• Ability to lead and champion multiple sourcing initiatives concurrently
• Ability to effectively manage multiple stakeholders at one time (e.g. in a meeting situation), recognizing their position as subject matter experts; demonstrated proactivity and follow-up skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to continuous improvement.
• Excellent process/project management skills.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills combined with analytical abilities.
• Demonstrated experience in supplier relationship management.
• Demonstrates patience, tenacity and resiliency in dealing with situations.
Education, Training, and Experience
Mandatory
• Post secondary degree (ideally in business administration, engineering, architecture, construction management, or a related field)
• 6 to 8 years in Sourcing and/or relevant experience (including contract negotiations) with a focus on construction and professional services.
• In-depth understanding of standard forms of Canadian construction contracts such as: CCDC (Canadian Construction Documents Committee) contracts (e.g., CCDC 2 – Stipulated Price Contract), OAA (Ontario Association of Architects) agreements for architectural services (e.g., OAA 600/800)
• Knowledge of Canadian and Ontario legal and regulatory environment: Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive, Construction Act, trade agreements (CFTA, CETA, etc.)
• 3 to 5 years of people leadership experience
• Proven experience in developing and executing sourcing plans leading to significant value delivery to stakeholders.
• Project Management training.
• Conflict resolution training.
• Negotiation training.
• Business writing.
• Ability to influence at all levels across the organization.
Preferred
• MBA
• Relevant experience in a healthcare environment
• Certified SCMP Designation or PMP Certification, Public Procurement Designation, NISCL.
Travel
• This role would require the ability to travel frequently between our Burlington and Toronto offices as well as occasional onsite visits to our Members and other Mohawk Medbuy offices as required.
As a condition of employment, you are required to submit proof of full COVID-19 vaccination to Human Resources.
Mohawk Medbuy is a HOOPP employer offering a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package and flexible remote work policy.
Qualified candidates with a desire to join our innovative team are invited to submit their application in Dayforce.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. If contacted for an interview, please inform us should any accommodation be required. Mohawk Medbuy is committed to providing accessible employment practices that comply with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).
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