Senior Manager, Procurement Innovation & Optimization
Senior Manager, Procurement Innovation & Optimization
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Metrolinx is connecting communities across the Greater Golden Horseshoe. Metrolinx operates GO Transit and UP Express as well as the PRESTO fare payment system. We are also building new and improved rapid transit including GO Expansion Light Rail Transit routes and major expansions to Torontos subway system to get people where they need to go better faster and easier. Metrolinx is an agency of the Government of Ontario.
At Metrolinx equity diversity and inclusion are essential to living our values of serving with passion thinking forward and playing as a team.
Our Procurement Services Office is seeking a dynamic and forward-thinking Senior Manager Procurement Innovation & Optimization to join our team. This strategic role reports directly to the Director Procurement Operations who leads the enterprise-wide Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving innovation and continuous improvement across procurement operations. They will collaborate closely with Innovation & Information Technology (I&IT) Accounts Payable (AP) and Procurement Portfolio Managers to ensure the P2P process flows smoothly and efficiently strengthening communication enhancing performance and delivering value across the organization.
What will I be doing
- Will own the P2P process for the enterprise ensuring the smooth and timely flow of the steps in the P2P process by maintaining strong lines of communication with I&IT AP and Procurement Portfolio Managers.
- Responsible as the business owner for all technology applications that support Procurement Portfolio Management including procurement modules in Oracle EBS (iProcurement Receiver and Requester Sourcing and Purchasing) Source to Contract Platform AME (Approvals Management Engine) and any future technology investments.
- Performs research documents business requirements reviews and assesses design/amendments to business processes related to the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system and translates business requirements into solutions.
- Ensures that vendor data is generated quickly and accurately and that high data quality supports smooth transaction processing such as Purchase Order (PO) creation and drawdowns.
- Responsible for the seamless integration with technologies that share data with Oracle but are not directly under the control of Procurement e.g. Unifier Infor i-Expense. Acting as primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Procurement liaises regularly with other technology business owners.
- Applies LEAN principles to all process improvements to ensure that procurement processes balance compliance audit requirements with efficiency.
- Leads and directs staff (e.g. defines roles responsibilities and expectations); delivers timely feedback to ensure a cohesive operational unit and the optimum use of team skills.
What Skills and Qualifications Do I Need
- Completion of a degree Business Administration Engineering Computer Science Information Management or a related discipline or a combination of education training and experience deemed equivalent.
- Demonstratedexperience/training in sourcing and P2P including leadership in governance process systems technology change management and data functions.
- Direct experience working in Oracle EBS a must. Exposure to Primavera Unifier and Infor EAM would be ideal.
- Supply Chain Management and Project Management Professionals designations preferred.
- Understanding and comfort with integration of highly complex ERP systems.
- Experience with process design business process re-engineering and reporting.
Dont Meet Every Requirement
If youre excited about working with Metrolinx but your past experience doesnt quite align with every qualification of this posting we encourage you to apply. You just might be the right candidate for this or other roles. We are always looking for great talent to join our team.
We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from members of equity-deserving communities including those who identify as Indigenous Black racialized women people with disabilities and people with diverse gender identities expressions and sexual orientations.
Accommodation:
We value the unique skills and experiences each person brings to Metrolinx and are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive and accessible environment. We are committed to the requirements of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act so if you require accommodation during the hiring process please let our Recruitment team know by contacting us at: or email .
Application Process:
All applicants must be legally entitled to work in Canada. Metrolinx will be using email to communicate with you for all job competitions. It is your responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time-sensitive correspondence we recommend that you check your email regularly. If no response is received we will assume you are no longer interested in pursuing the opportunity. Please be advised that a Criminal Record Check may be required of the successful candidate.
For Internal applicants with the recent implementation of the Internal Mobility Policy the internal recruitment process has changed for non-union roles. Candidates must be in their current role for 12 months prior to applying for another role and each applicant must be in good standing (not participating in a Performance Improvement Plan). Please review all provisions of the policybefore submitting your application.
Should it be determined that any background information provided is misleading inaccurate or incorrect Metrolinx reserves the right to discontinue with the consideration of your application.
We thank all applicants for their interest however only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
WE ARE AN EQUITABLE AND INCLUSIVE EMPLOYER.
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