Strategic Sourcing - Senior Manager, Strategic Sourcing

Strategic Sourcing Manager – Facility Management

Are you ready to be part of a dynamic team that is reshaping shared services and how they are delivered for health care and the public sector?

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.

MMC is actively supporting the creation of a resilient value chain that incorporates environmental social, and economic wellbeing – and fosters the participation of Indigenous businesses. Based in Burlington, ON, MMC operates regional hubs in Toronto, Thunder Bay, Kingston, Brantford and London as well as a hub and distribution center in Oakville.

We are currently recruiting for a full-time Strategic Sourcing Manager to support our Strategic Sourcing team.  

Position Overview

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 of 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 is 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 other 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, Contract 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

Technical Requirements

• Experience with hands-on exposure to SSO/GPO or 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.

Education, Training & Experience

• University degree or College Diploma in business or related field.
• Seven (7) – Ten (10) years in Sourcing and/or relevant experience (including contract negotiations). Proven experience in developing and executing sourcing plans leading to significant value delivery to stakeholders.
• 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.
• Proven experience in managing multiple stakeholders to reach alignment.

Personal Attributes

• 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 providing a high level of customer service and 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.

Preferred

• MBA
• Relevant experience in a healthcare environment and facilities management category
• Certified SCMP Designation or PMP Certification, Public Procurement Designation
• Experience in a supervisory role, management role.
• Broader Public-Sector RFP knowledge and experience

Travel

• Ability to travel to Mohawk Medbuy offices if 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 resume and apply here.

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).