20 Oct
Corporate Procurement and Supply Services
Downtown Toronto
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Are you a passionate and influential leader with a drive for sustainability?
The City of Edmonton is seeking a dynamic Sustainable Procurement Lead to champion innovative solutions and drive positive change. In this role, you will be a key player in shaping the City's sustainable procurement policy and practices, collaborating with diverse stakeholders to minimize environmental impact and maximize social benefit.
As a strategic thinker and change agent, you will develop and implement actionable plans, policies, and frameworks, ensuring alignment with the City's broader sustainability goals. You will also provide expert guidance and training to City staff,
fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
If you have a passion for sustainability and exceptional leadership skills, we encourage you to apply!
What will you do?
- Develop and recommend strategic direction and tactical plans for the implementation of the City’s Sustainable Procurement Policy, ensuring integration with organizational goals and priorities;
- Enhance the City’s policy implementation through identification, execution and operationalization of recommended activities which meet strategic objectives to leverage City purchases to achieve positive Indigenous, social and environmental benefits for the community;
- Create action plans with clear deliverables for short and long-term;
- Successfully implement plans, metrics, and reporting mechanisms, following direction from CPSS Branch Leadership team and City Council;
- Exercise influence to ensure suppliers, community and industry organizations, and the City’s internal stakeholders understand the purpose and principles of the Sustainability program;
- Develop and implement tools,
guidelines and processes related to Social Procurement, Indigenous Procurement, Environmental Sustainability; and Ethical Standards;
- Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of sustainable processes within CPSS and lead initiatives on behalf of CPSS;
- Develop and implement procedures within different business units and the CPSS branch to ensure compliance to policyand related reporting requirements;
- Other related responsibilities
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Economics, Commerce, Finance or a related Discipline
- A minimum of five (5) years, progressively responsible experience in a combination of: strategic and operational business planning, working with corporate performance measures and budgets; business case development
Assets:
- Lived experience, knowledge, training and/or education related to First Nation, Metis, and Inuit communities
- Previous experience building and maintaining relationships with Indigenous partners and communities
- Sustainability focus will be considered an asset
- Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation, Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) and/or other relevant professional designations will be considered an asset
- Experience in a diversified procurement, contract management and/or supply chain management environment
- Experience supporting and leading sustainability projects/portfolios in a procurementcontext
- Experience working with ERP systems such as SAP/Ariba
- Additional training in sustainability; social enterprises; social/benefit driven procurement; financial management; public administration; government relations; project management; and/or change management
Skills required for success:
- Experience managing and working with various stakeholders (internal/external)
- Knowledge in the following areas:
- Sustainability
- ESG - Environmental, Social, Governance
- JEDI - Justice, Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
- Market leading practices & trends related to sustainable procurement
- Knowledge of public sector purchasing trade agreements, partnerships and applicable regulations.
- Entrepreneurial mentality, assertive, diplomatic, and results-oriented;
- Proactive professional with strong business acumen;
- Demonstrated leadership and team building skills;
- Ability to analyze complex information and make timely decisions;
- Proven planning and organizational skills to manage delivery;
- Alignment to our Cultural Commitments and Leadership Competencies (https://bit.ly/4brRrXm)
- Embracing a culture of equity, diversity, reconciliation and inclusion
- Applicants may be tested
The City of Edmonton values applicants with a diverse range of skills, experiences and competencies, and encourages you to apply. We strive to provide reasonable access and accommodations throughout the recruitment process. To request an accommodation, please contact [email protected]. Learn more about our benefits https://bit.ly/COEbenefits.
Up to 1 permanent full-time position
Hours of Work: 40 hours per week
The weekly hours of work for this position are currently under review and may change at a future time. Any changes will be made in accordance with the City of Edmonton/Civic Service Union 52 collective agreement and the incumbent will be notified in advance.
Salary Range: $46.086 to $58.232 (Hourly); $96,227.57 to $121,588.42 (Annually)
Talent Acquisition Consultant: RD/MZ
▶️ Sustainable Supply Chain Lead
🖊️ Corporate Procurement and Supply Services
📍 Downtown Toronto