Business Planner, Procurement Transformation

Vacancy Type:

Full-time Temporary

Salary/Hourly Range:

$107,358 - $118,094

Work Details (Days/Hours):

Monday - Friday 36.25 hours per week

Hybrid Eligible

Yes

Affiliation:

Non-Union: Management/Exempt

Contract Length

1 year

Division and Department

Finance - Procurement

Location:

35 Carl Hall Road, Toronto

Number of Vacancies:

1

Existing/New Job:

Existing

Grade:

07

Vacancy Status

Existing

Candidate List or Eligibility List:

Candidate List

What we offer

In addition to a competitive salary and a rewarding career where you can truly make a difference, we offer a comprehensive package that meets the various needs of our diverse employees, including:

• Ability to participate in inclusive employee-led networks to educate, inspire, amplify voices, build relationships and provide development opportunities;
• Minimum three (3) weeks of paid annual vacation days, increasing with years of service;
• Four (4) paid personal days;
• Defined benefit pension plan with OMERS, includes 100-per-cent employer matching;
• Health and dental benefits, including a health spending account available upon your start date;
• Employee and family assistance program;
• Maternity and parental leave top up (93% of base salary);
• Training and development programs including tuition reimbursement of $1500 per calendar year.
• Fitness membership discount;

This job offers the opportunity to work from home as part of a hybrid work arrangement. This arrangement will allow you to work some days at a TCHC work location and the rest of the time from home. The amount of time required to work at a TCHC work location is flexible, while considering operational and service delivery requirements.

Make a difference

As the Business Planner, Procurement Transformation Project (PTP), reporting directly to the Project Director, Procurement Transformation, you will provide strategic planning and project coordination support for a variety of procurement modernization projects that are in line with corporate and divisional strategic objectives. Their responsibilities will include coordinating internal stakeholders and external consultant meetings, preparing project documentation, and developing business planning materials related to procurement transformation. By ensuring alignment with TCHC's procurement objectives and regulatory standards, you will contribute significantly to the organization's operational efficiency and long-term success.

What you'll do

Business Planning Coordination:

• Coordinate procurement transformation planning activities across divisions, including scheduling internal collaborators and external consultant meetings
• Prepare agendas, reports, presentations, and supporting documentation for Project Director, senior management and the CFO
• Record meeting minutes, track action items, and monitor closure and timely follow up
• Maintain centralized project documentation, including schedules, milestones trackers, and dependency logs
• Collaborate with departmental counterparts and external stakeholders to ensure seamless execution of business planning initiatives, aligning with TCHC's strategic objectives
• Facilitate the development of financial policies and procedures, ensuring input from key collaborators
• Support the development and implementation of divisional strategies that ensure all procurement transformation activities align with TCHC's mission and strategic objectives
• Supporting the alignment of procurement policies, processes, and planning frameworks with organizational priorities.

Analysis and Advisory:

• Provide recommendations to improve processes by reviewing project data, stakeholder feedback, and consultant deliverables
• Conduct light research and analysis on procurement trends, business planning methodologies, and operational impacts
• Prepare reports and presentations on project progress, risks, and opportunities ensuring alignment with transformational objectives
• Develop foundational framework for organizing data through data collection and analysis

Strategic Planning:

• Support the development of strategic planning resources and performance metrics for procurement transformation initiatives
• Undertake proactive research and analysis on emerging procurement practices and business planning trends and methodologies, advocating for their incorporation into TCHC's planning frameworks
• Assist in crafting and implementing performance indicators tailored to procurement operations and transformation activities

Project Management:

• Maintain project plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and risk management strategies
• Apply project management best practices to enhance efficiency, mitigate risks, and achieve project objectives.
• Coordinate cross-functional project activities, fostering collaboration and ensuring effective communication among stakeholders
• Support the change management and communication activities related to the PTP
• Utilize project management software and tools to track progress, generate reports, and provide updates to project director and the senior leadership
• Maintain collaborations with various corporate support functions to ensure the integrity and efficacy of project documentation and submissions
• Support PTP team on various initiatives as required

What you'll need

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Public Administration, or related field. Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) preferred but not required
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in a large public corporate environment in procurement, business planning or operations planning
• Project Management Professional (PMP) is an asset
• Experience supporting procurement, transformation, or process improvement is preferred
• Experience in performance measurement systems, strategic planning, creation, or business planning
• Experience in the housing or community development sector preferred but not required
• Proven track record of success in supporting organizational change and operational excellence
• Proficiency in data analysis and interpretation with ability to synthesize information to drive informed decision-making
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to prepare clear documentation

What's next

Once you apply, we'll review your resume and contact you if we believe your skills and experience will make you successful in the role. If you are selected to move forward, the process will include one or more interviews and/or assessments and reference checks.

Please note: This temporary position may be extended or become permanent in order to meet business needs. If this occurs, the position may not be reposted.