Grandview Kids Looking for Procurement Lead at Oshawa, Ontario, Canada Full Time

.…Every Child and Youth living life at their full potential.

At Grandview Kids we provide family-centred paediatric assessment, treatment, rehabilitation services and specialized programs. Along with their families, we support children and youth with communication, social, physical and developmental needs to achieve their potential at home, in the community and at school. We are dedicated to inspiring possibilities, fostering development, and supporting growth and personal achievement for our children and youth, their families and our staff members. Our team-oriented approach inspires our staff to collaborate, share ideas, and work with a variety of professional disciplines. We offer a stimulating environment with an exceptional variety of opportunities in the field of paediatric rehabilitation.

The next two years will be a period of unprecedented growth as we work on a major capital expansion for our new facility in Ajax.

If you are looking for an opportunity that offers personal and professional rewards, that makes a real difference and enriches the lives of others, then Grandview Kids is the place for you!

We are excited to be accepting applications for the following position:

Procurement Lead

• Regular Full-time – 37.5 hours / week
• Commencing September 2023

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, the Procurement Lead is responsible and accountable for the effective operation of the procurement function for Grandview Children’s Centre’s capital projects. The incumbent is responsible for the coordination and negotiation of Furniture, Fixture and Equipment (FF&E) and Information, Communication and Technology (ICAT) supply and service contracts and the management of Grandview’s Group Purchasing Organization (GPO) membership and contract utilization.

In this role, your will primarily focus on managing RFx processes including preparation and analysis, process management, internal/external coordination and award recommendations for the procurement of supplies and services for all of Grandview Children’s Centre.

The Procurement Lead will manage all Grandview purchasing related to the new capital build. This will encompass working across Grandview and with all partners including Infrastructure Ontario, Project Co, and Government Ministries. They will lead the implementation, selection, procurement, delivery, and related processes of all Furniture, Fit Out and Equipment.

As a subject matter expert on procurement systems and processes, the incumbent contributes to the economic health of Grandview by developing, recommending, and implementing high quality purchasing policies, selecting, and applying the appropriate tendering and ordering processes to obtain best value for Grandview’s expenditures, evaluating vendors and participating in, and leading potential consortium purchases with other institutions.

Qualifications:

• University degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration is ideal
• PMP certification is strongly preferred.
• Over 5 years’ experience in the following areas:

-A healthcare strategic sourcing environment.

-Complex contract management experience.

-Project management experience along with a proven track record identifying, planning, and

implementing programs.

• Previous experience interpreting and applying policies and procedures as well as the ability to make recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Strong negotiation and analytical skills with the ability to work in a fast-paced and complex environment.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate in a team setting.
• Excellent verbal and written skills.

Responsibilities:

• Execute best practices and ensure consistency of Broader Public Sector principles, policies, and procedures for Grandview Kids’ procurement activities
• Act as the primary point of contact throughout the procurement process for both internal customers and external vendors while acting in an ethical and professional manner.
• Research, analyze and recommend new offerings to Grandview Kids’ staff and new capital build workgroups
• Identify substitutes for critical and backordered items, work with vendors, internal team to expedite and ensure cost saving and contracting opportunities.
• Identify opportunities for standardization of products and rationalization of vendors.
• Review contracts/leases that are expiring and contact end users to develop work plan.
• Analyze past procurement and process activity, identify improvements to establish project success factors.
• Create and develop Request for Information/Quotation/Proposal or Tenders as required. Issue documents to vendors, analyze responses and recommend awards.
• Prepare business cases including cost/benefit analysis, including assumptions.
• Manage complex competitive bid solicitations, analyses, and evaluations.
• Ensure bid documents obligate vendors contractually to comply with health care, Ministry and legislative standards.
• Facilitate committee decisions for major acquisitions.
• Evaluate potential vendors to mitigate risk and ensure performance expectations are met.
• Recommend changes that facilitate and improve contract management.
• Provide input to evaluation criteria, monitor contractor performance to ensure contract compliance and work with business units and contractors to resolve issues and ensure adequate reporting.
• Troubleshoot vendor and internal customer issues.
• Perform vendor reviews as required focusing on service quality, issues, and performance.
• Collaborate to ensure training programs are coordinated for all purchases requiring training

A combination of education and experience will be considered. You have experience and knowledge working with child development and relevant services and community supports for children with special needs and their families in Durham Region.

This position requires superior time management skills, a high level of accuracy with attention to detail, and demonstrated proficiency in data entry; for some assignments experience with scheduling is an asset. Well-developed conflict resolution, problem solving, interpersonal and communication skills are also essential. Preference will be given to candidates with experience in scheduling client appointments in a fast-paced environment.

Please forward your resume and clearly state Job # 22.41 by 5:00 pm on September 8, 2023 to:

Human Resources -Grandview Kids

600 Townline Road South, Oshawa, ON, L1H 0C8

Email: [email protected]

Grandview Children’s Centre aims to be deliberate in our consideration of diversity, defined as differences in race, colour, place of origin, religion, immigrant and newcomer status, ethnic origin, ability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, and age. Recognizing and valuing diversity and equity must be accompanied by concerted efforts to ensure the inclusion of diverse and underrepresented populations, meaning that individuals must be and feel valued, respected and equally supported. We invite applicants in the above defined areas to apply.

Grandview Children’s Centre is committed to complying with all applicable standards as set out in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 (AODA). If you have accessibility needs and require alternate formats or other accommodations, please contact us.

Please note that all prospective Grandview Kids, employees are subject to mandatory immunization requirements, including full and ongoing Covid-19 vaccinations, as a condition of obtaining and maintaining employment. We will make accommodations based upon documented medical or creed exemption in accordance to the Ministry of Health and the Ontario Human Rights Code. Applicants who require accommodations for disabilities or other specific grounds need to make their needs known in advance to Human Resources.

Grandview Kids is proud to acknowledge the lands and people of the Mississaugas of Scugog Island First Nation, which is covered under the Williams Treaties. We are situated on the Traditional Territory of the Mississaugas, a branch of the greater Anishinaabeg Nation, which includes Algonquin, Ojibway, Odawa and Pottawatomi

We thank all applicants. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.