Procurement Manager

Ontario Institute for Cancer Research

Procurement Manager leading the procurement team at OICR, Ontario’s cancer research institute. Supporting diverse procurement and contract management needs for the organization.

Posted 7/11/2026full-timeToronto • 🇨🇦 CanadaMid-LevelSenior💰 CA$93,000 - CA$104,500 per yearWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Preparing, issuing and analyzing the organization’s RFX processes with internal and external customers.
Sourcing and qualification of (potential) new suppliers by gathering and analyzing supplier data.
Contracting for and procurement of materials, equipment and services to meet the needs of OICR’s diverse internal clients.
Reviewing material specifications with client groups.
Negotiating with suppliers to obtain fair and reasonable pricing and monitoring supplier performance.
Ensuring quality assurance and maintenance of good business relations with suppliers.
Identifying relevant government contracts for procurement activities.
Developing/conducting analysis of management information to inform procurement strategies.
Reviewing and managing contracts, including quality assurance and tendering processes.
Managing the day-to-day activities of the procurement team.
Developing, implementing and updating policies, processes and procedures for procurement activities.
Working closely with OICR managers and scientists to ensure procurement needs are met on a timely basis.
Managing OICR’s procurement card (P-Card) and travel card program.
Managing OICR’s asset tagging program and convening the Asset Review Committee as needed.
Working with the Finance team to resolve invoicing/receipt discrepancies.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business or a related field, or recognized equivalent.
Completed Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) designation.
Proven Broader Public Sector Procurement Directives RFx experience.
Experience working with an ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system like JD Edwards.
Demonstrated experience in negotiating and reviewing contracts.
Demonstrated experience in supplier relationship management and supplier qualification.
Experience with e-procurement initiatives and strategies.
Working experience in and knowledge of the scientific and/or research fields.
Action oriented team player with an eye for both strategy and detail.
Excellent negotiation skills, interpersonal/communication skills and initiative.
Excellent customer service skills.
Excellent process/project management skills.
Working experience and knowledge of Microsoft Office.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive benefits plan
Defined benefit pension plan (HOOPP)

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Hard Skills & Tools

Procurement ProcessesSupplier QualificationContract ManagementE-Procurement InitiativesData AnalysisQuality AssuranceTendering ProcessesAsset TaggingManagement Information AnalysisProcess/Project Management

Soft Skills

Excellent Negotiation SkillsInterpersonal SkillsCustomer Service SkillsAction Oriented Team PlayerAttention to Detail

Certifications

Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP)