Procurement analyst Jobs in Markham, ON

At Sienna, we empower our team members across Ontario, British Columbia, Saskatchewan and Alberta to help our residents live the life they desire and deserve. Our purpose is simple: to cultivate happiness in daily life!

What Sienna Offers: We aspire to cultivate an environment and culture where team members feel valued, heard and empowered to do meaningful work. We offer a number of programs and benefits that support team members’ financial, personal and professional needs:

• A competitive compensation and vacation package
• Employer Paid Health & Dental Benefits
• RRSP with Company Match
• Share Ownership and Reward Program (SOAR)
• Employee Share Purchase Plan with Company Match
• Continuous learning and growth so you have the skillset needed to succeed and take on new challenges
• A welcoming culture that values diversity and differing perspectives, experiences and beliefs
• Location: Corporate Head Office, Markham Ontario (100% on-site)

Reporting to the Vice President of Tax and Treasury, the Director of Procurement leads and optimizes our end-to end procurement function. This role is responsible for developing procurement strategies, managing supplier relationships, and driving cost efficiencies. This position will lead and mentor an effective team of four direct reports, with exposure to senior management and department leaders throughout the organization.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Develop and champion a strategic procurement framework across the organization.
• Manage the procurement function with a demonstrated ability to develop close relationships with external vendor partners and between internal functional stakeholders to ensure procurement is adding value to the overall business.
• In partnership with the senior team and legal, ensure that a wide array of contracts (including IT, capital and service contracts) are appropriately negotiated and managed to ensure they meet company objectives. Negotiate commercial terms and conditions with vendors based on business needs.
• Lead and facilitate the development of an operating plan for procurement that aligns with the overall strategic plan of the organization.
• Drive coordinated procurement practices to enhance buying power while prioritizing total cost of ownership.
• Provide data driven guidance on best procurement strategies for the company to reduce costs, increase efficiency, while maintaining resident and team member satisfaction.
• Develop and propose performance measurement targets for procurement and monitor, track and report on performance against targets.
• Provide all procurement related integration support for new communities as the company continues to grow through acquisitions and development.
• Lead procurement for the development/construction projects for the company.
• Lead improvements in procurement efficiency – automation of procurement process, AI best practices, link with financial systems and AP and AR processes.
• Develop, implement, and oversee policies, practices, processes, procurement systems, RFP process, and ordering.
• Lead cross-functional teams to efficiently and effectively manage the implementation of negotiated programs and contracts.

Who you are:

• Minimum of 10 years of progressive business/procurement experience, including five years in a leadership role in a comparable size company.
• Experience in negotiating a wide array of contracts, including IT, capital, goods and services.
• Strong ability to work with and analyze data; drive and enhance reporting of Key Performance Indicators.
• A high level of business acumen and the drive to keep on top of the relevant business issues that affect the company and industry.
• An exceptional leader and team builder with superior communication and presentation skills.
• A hands on leader with demonstrated success in delivering results and leading operational excellence.
• Team player and highly collaborative.
• Able to leverage resources throughout the organization to achieve results.
• Committed to excellence, continuous improvement and lifelong learning.
• University Degree with an emphasis on business, procurement, and supply chain.

What you need to know:

• Any offer of employment will be conditional upon a criminal background and references check.
• We will review applications as they are received. Only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Sienna Senior Living may utilize artificial Intelligence to screen or assess applicants for this position.
• Salary Range: $123,126 to $153,907 **Please note that individual salary is determined by factors such as job-related knowledge, skills and experience, as well as internal equity**
• This posting is for an existing vacancy

Sienna Senior Living is committed to employment equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace. In accordance with provincial regulations, upon request, support will be provided for accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection, and assessment process.