Senior Manager, Procurement
Status: Full Time permanent
Location: North York, ON. Hybrid work schedule, 2-3 days/week on-site
Lifemark Health Group (“Lifemark”) is a diversified healthcare company in business since 1998 and has grown by acquisition over the past 20 years to include over 300 facilities across Canada. Lifemark has facilities in nine provinces providing integrated health, employer services, medical assessments, and rehabilitation services across Canada. Lifemark employs over 5,000 clinical practitioners and client service support staff.
Reporting to the VP Finance, the Senior Manager, Procurement will be the subject matter expert relentlessly focused on securing the best cost for the organization. In partnership with corporate procurement teams, the Senior Manager, Procurement will be accountable for analyzing current spend and negotiating with vendors to purchase retail products, goods not for resale, services, IT contracts and various other expense contracts. The role will be responsible for developing and implementing procurement strategies, fostering supplier relationships, optimizing costs, and ensuring the timely and efficient acquisition of goods/services while maintaining high-quality standards.
Key Accountabilities:
Data Analytics and Cost Management
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Analyze current product/service/expense spend across the business including clinic operations and corporate costs to identify areas for cost savings
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Determine average spend per clinic across various expense categories and establish parameters/guidelines for spend
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Monitor and track spend on a regular basis and investigate variances as necessary
Procurement Strategy and Planning
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Meet with operations and cost centre leads to understand procurement needs, and to identify and evaluate vendors based on a set of criteria/scorecard to select the best vendor
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Develop and executes comprehensive procurement strategies aligned with the company’s goals and objectives
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Provide updates to the VP Finance and broader leadership team on procurement strategies and initiatives and escalates risks/decisions as required
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Meet with the leadership team to plan cost-driven initiatives and annual building blocks
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Identify opportunities for improvements and cost savings in procurement operations through streamlining of processes and consolidation of the supply chain
Vendor Management
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Build and maintain strong relationships with suppliers, negotiating favourable terms, contracts and agreements
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Source new suppliers and evaluate their capabilities, quality and reliability
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Initiate and own the vendor Request for Proposal (RFP) process to source products/services
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Maintain all product/service/expense contracts
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Serve as first touchpoint with vendors for all cost-related troubleshooting
Inventory Management
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Collaborates with business teams to resolve major inventory issues as they arise i.e. over-orders, short shipments
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Forecast demand and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely replenishment
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Facilitation where needed on major vendor stock supply chain issues
Leadership & General Management
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Conduct and review post-mortem analysis on the effectiveness of vendor management and procurement, and identifies opportunities for improvement
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Participate in the annual planning and monthly forecasting process providing inputs
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Liaise with enterprise procurement, finance and legal teams leveraging best-case practices as necessary
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Serve as first point of contact for procurement with operations, clinics and corporate cost centre leads on a regular basis
Role Requirements:
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Have proven success in a procurement role
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Demonstrates a passion for buying and a confident negotiator
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In-depth knowledge of procurement best practices, supplier management and market analysis
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Demonstrates strong Financial Acumen and ability to manipulate large data sets
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Analytical mindset with the ability to make data-driven decisions
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Proven collaboration skills with the ability to influence internal/external stakeholders
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Excellent communication (verbal, written and comprehension) and presentation skills
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The desire to drive innovation across the business and develop ongoing costing strategies to support business needs
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A strategic mindset with a proven track record of achieving performance milestones
Lifemark welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process. Lifemark promotes equal employment opportunities for all job applicants, including those self-identifying as a member of the following groups: Indigenous peoples, Newcomers to Canada, and Visible minorities.
Apply today! Visit www.lifemarkhealthgroup.ca for more information about the company.
