Manager, Procurement Excellence
- Toronto, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Centrally define uniform ways of working, provide training and define and rollout policies and procedures.
- Generate and share market insights on know-how and procurement best practice as well as supplier insights (Spend data, benefits/adoption data, market insights etc.)
- Support developing procurement maturity roadmaps on best practices.
- Aid in efficiencies through the implementation of technology (AI enabled), data and knowledge solutions (future procurement intake and contract mgmt).
- Develop, fine-tune and ensure adherence to methodology and policies around compliance.
- Lead the design and implementation/monitoring of internal procurement governance procedures/systems and comply with governance policies.
- Maintain and ensure compliance with Procurement policies and procedures.
- Engage with key stakeholders and BUs frequently to understand current and changing needs within procurement, at a systems and process level.
- Monitor transition and efficiency of practice across category management, sourcing and supplier management, collect best practice/templates and supplier account plans.
- Seek innovation and thought leadership in the industry through networking, market research, industry peer engagement and events.
- Drive and represent compliance at senior level leadership committees, ensuring that operational best practice and learnings are communicated cross-functionally and across the business.
- Ensure alignment with senior leadership and the BUs on all significant Procurement Compliance decisions.
- Lead cross-functional process improvement projects, collaborating with stakeholders from various departments to identify and address operational gaps.
- Establish mechanisms for continuous monitoring and evaluation of operational performance.
- Apply a structured problem-solving approach to identify root causes, guide partners in making informed decisions, and facilitate problem resolution.
- Manage strategic initiatives by orchestrating activities, streamlining processes, and aligning progress with project prioritization and broader Procurement organization strategies.
- Implement and optimize main procurement processes across all categories and regions (Spend Management, Compliance Monitoring, Performance Mgmt, Reporting, Supply Risk Mgmt Reporting).
- Utilize e-Business tools to automate processes and drive reporting efficiencies.
- Drive technology adoption and digital transformation initiatives across the procurement function.
- Full responsibility for the ongoing development, maintenance, and technical stewardship of the Four Seasons Benefits Tracker. This includes end-to-end ownership of the Power BI dashboard and its underlying data infrastructure (Property sku baselines and Supplier spend reconciliation) to ensure continuity, data integrity, and alignment with evolving business priorities.
- Development of Spend Cube and ongoing refresh to reflect latest Four Seasons data and updated Four Seasons spend taxonomy with ongoing implement and integration with D365.
- An undergraduate degree with high achievement (e.g., Honor Roll, high GPA), in a discipline that teaches quantitative analysis and critical thinking (e.g., business, accounting, marketing, computer science, engineering, law, mathematics) preferred.
- MBA or Masters in a relevant field (Finance, Business, Operations, Analytics) preferred.
- 6-8 years’ work experience, ideally at a top-tier consulting firm within Operations, Manufacturing, Strategy or in an internal strategy department for dynamic industry.
- Proven ability to analyze, evaluate and make recommendations on strategic questions.
- Strong knowledge of sourcing and procurement processes, systems, and best practices.
- Demonstrated track record of delivering measurable operational improvements and cost optimization.
- Proven experience in leading and managing cross-functional teams.
- D365 P2P implementation experience.
- Experience with Power BI or other data visualization tools.
- Advanced knowledge of procurement technology platforms, e-sourcing tools, and analytics capabilities.
- Advance knowledge of Spend Cubes, Savings Tracking and Procurement Intake and Pipeline processes.
- Experience with the design and implementation of category planning & savings initiatives.
- Proven track record of achieving category savings via sourcing, demand management and / or policy compliance.
- Exceptional relationship building skills with ability to interface effectively at all levels of the enterprise.
- Successful change agent with entrepreneurial drive and perspective.
- Adaptive to fast-paced, constantly changing environments with ability to thrive during rapid growth.
- Strong desire for professional growth as role responsibility expands with business growth.
- Excellent communication, persuasion, and influencing skills.
- An emphasis on self-motivation and adaptability; an ability to apply structure to unstructured processes and problems and identify and implement value-add activities.
- Strong analytical and research skills.
- Good commercial acumen from both strategic and operational perspectives.