Overview / Background
The Toronto District School Board (TDSB) is the largest and one of the most diverse school boards in Canada. TDSB serves approximately , students in nearly schools throughout Toronto, and more than , life-long learners in our Adult and Continuing Education programs.
It is the largest school board in Canada and one of the largest in North America.
Toronto District School Board has a mission to enable all students to reach high levels of achievement by providing a strong public education system through partnerships with students, staff and the community with a focus on diversity, equity, innovation, accountability and accessibility to support student needs and improve learning and well-being.
Becoming a part of the TDSB team means joining a talented community of educators and support staff dedicated to enriching the lives of all students and helping them to achieve success.
Position / Responsibilities / Requirements
Toronto District School Board is looking for an experienced, knowledgeable, and skilled customer-focused team player to direct purchasing services and explore avenues for new partnerships and maintain timely and complete communications and excellent public and supplier relations.
Reporting to the Executive Officer, Finance, the Senior Manager will bring strategic direction and oversight to the Purchasing Department, an inclusive leadership approach, and a commitment to corporate-wide collaboration to the senior leadership team.
The Senior Manager is a key contributor to the development of organizational culture, corporate decision-making and provides ideas and advice that support the School Board’s priorities.
Position Profile
The ideal candidate will have a University degree in Business or related discipline and a professional designation (e.g. CPP / SCMP, CPPO, CPM, CA, CMA, CGA).
They have eight years of progressively responsible experience in the management of purchasing, warehousing, and logistics in a complex and dynamic customer service delivery environment.
Experience with Broader Public Sector procurement is also a requirement, as is experience working with local unions and knowledge of labour agreements.
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