circularmaterials

circularmaterials

Senior Manager, Procurement & Vendor Management - Remote

Canada, Ontario, Canada · Senior

Sponsorship not specified$110k-$130kDetected 4 days ago
AccessibilityProject ManagementNegotiationSupply ChainLogisticsVendor ManagementProcurementPerformance ManagementContract ManagementLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingMentoring

About the role

  • Reporting to the Senior Director, Procurement & Vendor Management, the Sr.
  • Manager, Procurement & Vendor Management provides strategic leadership for procurement and vendor management across Circular Materials (CM), provincial programs and our clients.
  • This is a salaried position and requires residency in Canada.

Responsibilities

  • Develop and lead the procurement and vendor management strategy for assigned functional areas, ensuring alignment with CM's organizational priorities, provincial program needs and MSA client commitments.
  • Develop subject matter expertise on regulatory requirements associated with waste diversion regulations in provinces in Canada and translate requirements into practical procurement and contract management approaches.
  • Develop a thorough understanding of current contracts held by CM across provincial programs and ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations and industry standards related to contract, procurement and risk management.
  • Lead the request and intake process for procurement requests across CM and MSA clients, establishing clear prioritization, service standards and decision-making criteria.
  • Maintain and oversee the enterprise schedule of procurement activities across provincial programs, corporate initiatives and MSA clients, proactively identifying resource, timing and stakeholder risks.
  • Lead, oversee and manage complex procurement activities, including the creation, release, evaluation and awarding of RFx processes such as RFPs, RFIs and RFQs.
  • Implement, oversee and ensure adherence to CM's Procurement & Vendor Management policy, recommending updates as business needs, regulatory requirements and best practices evolve.
  • Lead, oversee and facilitate, in collaboration with internal stakeholders, the full lifecycle of sourcing and procurement projects from planning, drafting and negotiations through execution, implementation, renewals and close-out.
  • Lead continuous improvement initiatives by monitoring procurement performance, identifying inefficiencies or areas of challenge, and implementing process enhancements that improve quality, cycle time, compliance and stakeholder experience.
  • Develop, implement and report on procurement KPIs, metrics and trends, providing insights and recommendations to senior leadership to support decision-making and functional planning.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field e.g., Business Administration, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, legal administration, paralegal studies, or related field
  • Knowledge of the waste management, recycling or extended producer responsibility environment is a strong asset.
  • Advanced knowledge of procurement strategy, sourcing, contracting, negotiation, supplier relationship management, vendor performance management and procurement governance.
  • Strong strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to connect functional priorities to broader organizational objectives.
  • Strong risk management mindset, including the ability to identify contractual, supplier, operational and compliance risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
  • Education
  • Experience
  • 7+ years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, contract management or vendor management, including experience leading complex RFx processes, developing procurement strategies, improving business processes and advising senior stakeholders.
  • Demonstrated ability to assess business processes, identify improvement opportunities and implement scalable, practical solutions across a growing organization.
  • Communication: strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to influence, advise and build credibility with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Project management: ability to plan, prioritize, delegate, monitor progress and deliver complex initiatives involving multiple stakeholders and competing timelines.
  • People leadership: experience leading, coaching and developing team members while fostering accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
  • Strong analytical, problem-solving and decision-making abilities, including the ability to use data, KPIs and trend reporting to develop recommendations.

Skills

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  • Our inclusive hiring practices aim to foster a culture where all employees feel a strong sense of belonging.
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Compensation

  • An annual base salary in the range of $110,000 to $130,000
  • The salary range listed complies with the Ontario Employment Standards Act and reflects a potential base salary range for this role.
  • The actual salary offered will be determined within the range, and will depend on factors, such as the candidate's unique qualifications, relevant experience, work location and expected contributions.

Company info

  • 54% of Circular Materials employees identify as women.
  • 50% of Circular Materials employees identify as visible minorities.
  • 90% of employees believe Circular Materials fosters a strong sense of belonging for employees of all backgrounds.
  • 86% of employees recommend Circular Materials as an inclusive workplace.
  • We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including Indigenous Peoples (First Nations, Inuit, and Métis), persons with disabilities, racialized individuals, and members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
  • Circular Materials is committed to reconciliation and to advancing Indigenous representation and partnerships across our organization and programs.
  • We recognize that we operate on the traditional territories of diverse Indigenous Nations, and are dedicated to respecting Indigenous rights, governance, and contributions in our work and communities.
  • Circular Materials supports reasonable requests for accommodation in accordance with all applicable provincial accessibility standards.
  • Requests for accommodation will be provided by Circular Materials through the recruitment and/or assessment processes, upon contacting humanresources@circularmaterials.ca.
  • This email is only used for accommodation requests.

Equal opportunity

  • Circular Materials is an equal opportunity employer, committed to building a workforce that reflects diversity of thought, skills, experiences, and backgrounds as we work together to accelerate a circular economy for people and the planet.
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