Procurement ERP Functional Lead
Procurement ERP Functional Lead
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POSITION: Procurement ERP Functional Lead
REPORTS TO: Director Strategic Procurement
DEPARTMENT: Strategic Procurement
LOCATION: North Bay
REFERENCE:
SALARY: $88868 - $104546
WHO WE ARE:
Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We are a modern forward-thinking organization focused on providing safe and reliable transportation services. ONTC has a rich history of over 120 years and strong connections to the communities we serve. With over 1000 skilled professionals we work together to enhance transportation services and ensure that they are sustainable for future offer a dynamic workplace culture along with a competitive salary excellent benefit package a defined benefit pension plan paid vacation paid personal leave days and discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services.
ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT:
As the Procurement Lead for ONTCs ERP System Implementation you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth integration of our new ERP system. This position will be responsible for overseeing and managing all procurement-related activities and modules associated with the implementation from vendor selection to contract negotiation and ongoing supplier relationship management. Your expertise will be crucial in optimizing procurement processes controlling costs and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality goods and services to support the ERP project. Subsequent to implementation the Procurement Lead will ensure the smooth operation of procurement processes while leveraging the capabilities of the ERP System.
MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
CLOSING DATE: June 22 2025 no later than 11:59 p.m. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current covering letter and resume (provided in one document) stating reference name and number. Visit our career website to apply: Ontario Northland we are committed to employment equity. We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Ontario Northland and invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples racialized persons women persons with disabilities and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQIA.
Ontario Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation please contact Human Resources.
Les offres demploi sont galement disponibles en franais. Visitez notre site Web sur les carrires ou appelez le 1- poste 394 pour plus de renseignements.
REPORTS TO: Director Strategic Procurement
DEPARTMENT: Strategic Procurement
LOCATION: North Bay
REFERENCE:
SALARY: $88868 - $104546
WHO WE ARE:
Ontario Northland Transportation Commission (ONTC) is an Agency of the Province of Ontario that provides efficient and vital transportation services. We are a modern forward-thinking organization focused on providing safe and reliable transportation services. ONTC has a rich history of over 120 years and strong connections to the communities we serve. With over 1000 skilled professionals we work together to enhance transportation services and ensure that they are sustainable for future offer a dynamic workplace culture along with a competitive salary excellent benefit package a defined benefit pension plan paid vacation paid personal leave days and discounted transportation on our bus and passenger rail services.
ACCOUNTABILITY STATEMENT:
As the Procurement Lead for ONTCs ERP System Implementation you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth integration of our new ERP system. This position will be responsible for overseeing and managing all procurement-related activities and modules associated with the implementation from vendor selection to contract negotiation and ongoing supplier relationship management. Your expertise will be crucial in optimizing procurement processes controlling costs and ensuring the timely delivery of high-quality goods and services to support the ERP project. Subsequent to implementation the Procurement Lead will ensure the smooth operation of procurement processes while leveraging the capabilities of the ERP System.
MAJOR DUTIES/ RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Lead the selection process for ERP system vendors evaluating proposals and conducting thorough assessments to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Negotiate contracts terms and conditions with vendors to secure favorable agreements in terms of cost quality and delivery.
- Contributes to the development of the functional implementation roadmap
- Resolves project decisions related to the functional implementation or escalate to the steering committee
- Plays an active role in developing testing and training plans
- Develop and implement a comprehensive procurement strategy aligned with the ERP implementation timeline and project milestones.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to understand their procurement needs and requirements
- Proactively manages risks and issues
- Establish contingency plans to address unforeseen challenges in the procurement phase.
- Liaise with Vendor to lead the development of key plans priorities and processes for procurement modules and ensure Procurement SME resources are optimized
- Engages Procurement SMEs and other stakeholders at the appropriate time throughout the implementation
- Provides coaching and leadership to Procurement SMEs
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives based on performance metrics and feedback
- Provide ongoing support to users
- Ensure procurement processes comply with relevant laws regulations and internal policies
- Implement and enforce procurement governance frameworks to enhance transparency accountability and ethical practices
- Work closely with finance teams to monitor and control procurement-related costs
- Develop and generate regular reports on procurement performance metrics including cost savings supplier performance and procurement cycle times.
- Lead and participate in post-implementation reviews to identify areas for improvement in procurement processes and system utilization.
- Proactively seek and implement best practices to enhance overall efficiency and effectiveness
- Facilitate change management processes related to updates modifications or expansions of the ERP system within the finance department
- Degree in Business Administration Supply Chain Management or a related field
- 3-5 experience in a Procurement role preferably in ERP system implementation
- SCMP certification is an asset
- Previous leadership experience is an asset
- In-depth knowledge of procurement processes contract negotiation and vendor management
- Knowledge of project management and Agile methodology is an asset
- Familiarity with ERP systems and their implementation processes is a plus
- Proven ability to lead collaboratively creatively and analytically in a problem-solving environment
- Experience with ERP Softwares AS400 Excel Data extraction tools
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications specifically Outlook Teams Excel PowerPoint and Word
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
- Must be committed to company health & safety
CLOSING DATE: June 22 2025 no later than 11:59 p.m. We thank all applicants for their interest; however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Qualified individuals are invited to apply in writing with a current covering letter and resume (provided in one document) stating reference name and number. Visit our career website to apply: Ontario Northland we are committed to employment equity. We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Ontario Northland and invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from Indigenous peoples racialized persons women persons with disabilities and persons who identify as 2SLGBTQIA.
Ontario Northland will provide accommodation to ensure barrier-free employment in accordance with the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act. You can request accommodation at any stage of the hiring process. If you require an accommodation please contact Human Resources.
Les offres demploi sont galement disponibles en franais. Visitez notre site Web sur les carrires ou appelez le 1- poste 394 pour plus de renseignements.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
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