Senior Manager, Procurement & Vendor Management

OVERVIEW

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 role is accountable for developing and continuously improving the strategy governance processes tools and performance measures for the functional area while ensuring procurement activities are compliant efficient scalable and aligned with organizational priorities. The Sr. Manager partners with senior leaders internal stakeholders and external suppliers to strengthen sourcing practices manage risk enhance supplier performance and build a high-performing procurement function that supports CMs long-term objectives.

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 CMs organizational priorities provincial program needs and MSA client commitments.
• Provide senior-level oversight of procurement governance policies standards and controls ensuring consistent application across corporate initiatives provincial programs and client engagements.
• Assess current procurement and vendor management processes identify opportunities to streamline workflows reduce risk improve transparency and strengthen scalability as CMs operations evolve.
• 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 CMs 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.
• Establish contract management practices to track executed contract terms renewal dates performance obligations annual action items risks and opportunities for value improvement.
• 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.
• Lead and coach procurement team members using best-in-class management standards building capability accountability and a culture of collaboration service excellence and continuous improvement.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

• Bachelors degree in a relevant field e.g. Business Administration Logistics Supply Chain Management legal administration paralegal studies or related field

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.

Knowledge/Competencies/Skills

• 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.
• Demonstrated ability to assess business processes identify improvement opportunities and implement scalable practical solutions across a growing organization.
• 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.
• 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.
• Ability to perform effectively in an entrepreneurial environment that demands both strategic thinking and decisive action.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• All CM employees work 40 hours per week remotely from a home office environment.
• On-site work in the Toronto office will be required on a case-by-case basis.

PAY TRANSPARENCY

ExpectedCompensation:

• An annual base salary in the range of $110000 to $130000
• The salary range listed complies with the Ontario Employment Standards Act and reflects a potential base salary range for this actual salary offered will be determined within the range and will depend on factors such as the candidates unique qualifications relevant experience work location and expected contributions.

Job Vacancy Reason

• This is a replacement position.
  

Artificial Intelligence

• AIis not usedduringourhiring processes.

Applicant and Interviewee Communication

• We thank all applicants for their interest. However only those under consideration will be contacted.
• Applicantswho have beeninterviewed will be informed whether a hiring decision has been made within 45 days of their final interview.

Record Retention

• Job posting records and associated application formswill beretainedfor at least three years.

ABOUT CIRCULAR MATERIALS

Circular Materials is a national not-for-profit producer responsibility organization (PRO) that supports producers in meeting their extended producer responsibility (EPR) obligations across Canada. Created by producers for producers we design and deliver effective recycling programs that drive advance innovation improve environmental outcomes and create value across the recycling supply chain.

Through full-service program delivery including collection management promotion education and reporting we are advancing systems where more materials are recycled and returned to producers for use in new packaging and products.

Learn more at .

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.

Our inclusive hiring practices aim to foster a culture where all employees feel a strong sense of belonging. We are proud of our recent diversity survey results which showed that:

• 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 . This email is only used for accommodation requests.

Required Experience:

Senior Manager