Project Lead & Advisor, Procurement Transformation

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Toronto, ON
$82,900-97,580 per year
Permanent
Full-time

19 days ago

Competition Number: REQ 7247TITLE: Project Lead & Advisor, Procurement TransformationDIVISION: Ancillary ServicesSALARY: Payband 8, $82,900 to $97,580 annuallyHOURS PER WEEK: 37.5LOCATION: 230 Richmond Street EastWORK MODALITY: HybridSTATUS: Admin ContractVACANCY: ReplacementEFFECTIVE DATE: June 2026 to February 2027CLOSING DATE: Open until filled.Land AcknowledgementGeorge Brown Polytechnic is located on the traditional territory of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and other Indigenous peoples who have lived here over time. We are grateful to share this land as treaty people who learn, work, and live in the community with each other.Equity StatementGeorge Brown Polytechnic is committed to creating and sustaining an equitable and inclusive learning and working environment. We encourage and actively seek applications from Indigenous, Black, racialized people, visible minorities, 2SLGBTQIA+ persons, all genders, and persons with disabilities.GBP VisionTo be a polytechnic renowned for its inclusion, excellence, relevance, impact, and leadership.Position Summary:Under the direction of the Director, Business Services and Procurement, the Project Lead and Advisor will provide support on daily procurement activities while leading time-bound transformational initiatives to modernize procurement services at George Brown Polytechnic. The role ensures compliance with the Broader Public Sector (BPS) Procurement Directive, institutional policies, and procurement best practices, while developing enhanced procurement processes, policy updates, toolkits, compliance frameworks, and a centralized procurement library.Key Responsibilities:

Map current-state workflows, conduct a gap analysis, and establish a project charter.

Develop future-state processes, SOPs, documentation standards, and internal controls.

Draft updated procurement policy aligned with BPS and sector best practices.

Establish compliance monitoring tools and reporting dashboards.

Design and implement centralized digital repository for procurement resources, user guides, and tools.

Work with internal stakeholders on the development and delivery of communications, training, and change management plans.

Engage with stakeholders and provide guidance to clients in support of Procurement's transformation.

Provide advisory support on complex procurements projects.

Support with the review of competitive and non-competitive documentation for compliance.

Advise on procurement planning, evaluation design, and risk mitigation.

Support resolution of compliance issues and RFx requests.

Other duties as assigned.

Educational and Experience Requirements:

Three-year diploma or degree from a recognized post-secondary institution in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, Finance, or related field. Professional supply chain certification preferred.

Minimum five (5) years progressive public sector procurement experience, including direct experience with BPS Procurement Directive, ERP systems, compliance reviews, project management, and policy development.

Skills and Attributes:

Excellent communication, collaboration, teamwork, and interpersonal skills.

Demonstrated commitment to uphold the Polytechnic's priorities on diversity and equity.

Interview process may consist of a practical skills component.Notes:

The Polytechnic requires proof of degrees, credentials, or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post-secondary institutions and/or their international equivalents. Credentials may require validation at the time of interviews or offer.

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