Vice President, Procurement (Information Technology and Corporate Procurements)

Infrastructure Ontario (IO), an Ontario crown corporation, provides a wide range of services to support the Ontario government’s initiative to modernize and maximize the value of public infrastructure and realty.

IO has been recognized domestically and internationally for the way it does business and the success it has had with its major projects, real estate services, infrastructure lending, commercial projects, and development mandate.

IO delivers some of the most complex, ambitious commercial and land development solutions for the Province and continues to evolve and expand its capabilities to maximize its public impact and deliver on its vision of creating a connected, modern and competitive Ontario.

The Vice President, Procurement will execute and provide strategic advice on the enterprise-wide provision of procurement services from and within IO.

Lead and oversee, from a procurement perspective, commercial structuring and execution activities for Information Technology, Human Resources, and other corporate services procurements as well as Information Technology-related components of procurements conducted by IO for Ministries, provincial agencies, and other co-sponsors.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President, Procurement, the VP Procurement will be responsible for the communications team’s many responsibilities, including :

What You Will Do :

• Execute and provide strategic advice on the enterprise-wide provision of procurement services from and within IO.
• Lead and oversee, from a procurement perspective, commercial structuring activities for information technology, human resources, corporate, and information technology-related scope in capital, real estate, development and alternative delivery service mandates.
• Lead and oversee the mitigation and management of enterprise risks associated with delivering the information technology pipeline and associated reduction in enterprise risk associated with modernizing IO’s systems, data strategy, and operational functionality through improved solutions and solution integration.
• Be a key executive-level contributor to the development of staff at IO, rooted in IO’s value proposition, leadership development framework, and employee value proposition.

What we are looking for :

• Before reviewing the qualifications listed below, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described, but still encourage you to apply, as you may have other relevant expertise and experience that you can bring to the role.
• Education : Post-secondary and / or professional learnings in the following areas : computer science, business administration, commerce, or a relevant discipline.
• Years of Experience : Several Years of Experience (5 to 7 years).
• Specialized Knowledge : In-depth knowledge of best practices in public procurement or strategic sourcing specifically in Information Technology advisory, hardware and software procurements for public sector clients.

What We Offer :

• A commitment to creating a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture.
• A flexible, hybrid work approach that balances professional and personal life.
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, out-of-country care and paramedical services.
• Access to a suite of virtual healthcare services for non-urgent medical needs.
• Pregnancy and parental leave program : Expecting, eligible employees receive a top-up to 95% of their annual base salary for 31 weeks during parental leave.
• A defined contribution pension plan, with IO contributing 5% of a full-time employee’s annual salary and an option for additional matching contributions.
• $2,500 Healthcare Spending Account to cover expenses not included in the benefits program. Lifestyle Account : Eligibility for fitness, nutrition counseling, and financial planning.
• Professional development opportunities with a broad range of learning programs, including in-person and online training.

Leadership development and well-being support.

• IO covers costs for up to two membership and license fees per year if directly related to your role.
• Convenient central location at 1 Dundas St West, accessible by public transit.

$145,500 - $218,200 a year

We offer a competitive salary range of $145,500 to $218,200 (M4 level), pay will align with skills, knowledge and experience of the candidate.

This posting will close on Monday July 31, 2024 at 11 : 59 PM . Interviews will be done on a rolling basis.

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