Senior Procurement Officer

The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is a regulatory agency that reports to the Ministry of the Attorney General. The AGCO is responsible for regulating the alcohol, gaming, horseracing, and cannabis retail sectors in Ontario, in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest.

The AGCO’s Procurement, Payroll and Administration Branch is seeking an experienced Senior Procurement Officer to join their team. Reporting to the Senior Manager, Procurement, the Senior Procurement Officer will provide expert advice related to procurement strategy and planning. This includes leading the end-to-end procurement process for their assigned portfolio in accordance with the Ontario Public Service Procurement Directive, issued by the Management Board of Cabinet, and Supply Chain Management Purchasing Policies and Directives, and established AGCO procedures.

In this role, the successful candidate will: 

• Provide strategic procurement advice to program areas to meet procurement requirements and drive customer satisfaction.
• Lead the annual procurement planning process with stakeholders and facilitate execution of the finalized plan.
• Provide procurement oversight and support for all program areas of the organization.
• Develop and maintain strong collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Support program areas through education and communication of requirements and processes.
• Manage and coordinate all aspects of the procurement lifecycle and contract documentation, including tendering process, contract negotiation and execution, vendor performance and risk management.
• Evaluate, continuously support, and contribute to the development of innovative sourcing strategies and procurement transformation strategies that drive continuous improvement and value for money.
• Support of application of the legislative framework, Ontario Public Sector (OPS) Procurement Directives, policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A post-secondary education, preferably in Supply Chain, Finance, Accounting or Business, supplemented by a purchasing, supply chain management or procurement designation.
• A minimum of 7 years of relevant work experience.
• A solid background in managing the procurement process for minor to major, complex contracts.
• Experience in conducting feasibility studies and preparing business cases to support procurement of goods and services.
• Expert knowledge of vendor performance and risk management strategies.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of procurement principles and best practices to manage complex procurements.
• Expert knowledge and understanding of contract management principles and best practices.
• Information Technology Procurement experience is an asset.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong problem-solving skills to investigate and solve supply issues and potential liabilities and identify viable options to pursue.
• Knowledge of computer applications for word processing, spreadsheet, database, project management and presentation capabilities to create analytical reporting on procurement initiatives.
• Strong written, presentation and spoken communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and influence business units and vendors.
• The successful candidate must be eligible to work in Canada and will be subject to a criminal background check.