Job Description
London is a sustainable city within a thriving region, committed to culture, innovation and providing a safe, affordable, welcoming, and healthy future for today and for the next generation. As the largest city and regional hub of Southwest Ontario, the City of London offers an outstanding quality of life. World-class health care and educational institutions, big city attractions, and a community that is clean, safe, and affordable, make London a great place to raise a family. The employees of the City of London are a large team of over three thousand dedicated professionals delivering over one hundred services. Their work has a direct impact on Londoners.
Reporting to the Director, Financial Services, the Senior Manager, Procurement and Supply Services is responsible for the procurement of goods and services; inventory control; distribution of supplies, material and equipment and services utilized by various operating departments of the City; and the disposal of surplus materials and equipment. This position oversees a team that is focused on procurement strategies and frameworks contributing to many City projects. The Senior Manager contributes to the strategic management and delivery of the Financial Services division and works collaboratively across the corporation.
The successful candidate holds a University degree in in Business Administration, Commerce, Purchasing, and/or Supply Chain Management (Material Management) or Logistics or a related discipline, and has a minimum of seven to ten years of progressive public sector experience in a senior level purchasing and materials management environment with at least two years within the municipal, academic, health care or other public service unionized entity. You must possess at least one of the following accreditations: Certified Public Purchasing Officer (CPPO) from the National Institute of Government Purchasing or Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) from Supply Chain Canada. You will be a strong leader, focused on empowering teams to support and improve the procurement function within the City.
The City of London and Odgers Berndtson are committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in the workplace; we welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including women, racialized persons, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, persons of the 2SLGBTQ+ community, and others.
Applications are encouraged immediately and should be submitted online by July 5th, 2024 at https://careers.odgersberndtson.com/en-ca/29695. We thank all those who express an interest, however only those chosen for further development will be contacted.
The City of London is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the Accessible Canada Act, 2019 and all applicable provincial accessibility standards, upon request, accommodation will be provided by both Odgers Berndtson and the City of London throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.