Competition Number: 2026-025
Functional Area: Supply Chain Operations
Location: 330 Front Street W, Toronto Ontario
Job Term: Permanent full-time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Bargaining Unit: AMAPCEO
Job Code: 6A004
Salary Range: $86,379 - $127,288 per year
Posting Status: Open
Posting Date: November 10, 2026
As a Supply Chain Project Lead on the eSupply Chain Solutions team, you will lead and support enterprise-wide initiatives that improve how procurement services are delivered for our clients at Supply Ontario. By advancing business tools, processes, data insights, and performance measurement, you will help procurement teams work more efficiently, make informed decisions, and deliver greater value to clients and stakeholders. Projects vary in scope and complexity and may support any aspect of procurement and supply chain service delivery.
Key responsibilities include:
- Planning, leading, and implementing large-scale public sector supply chain projects/initiatives across diverse stakeholders.
- Conducting environmental scans, research, and analysis of emerging technology, processes, and trends in the procurement industry to identify best practices.
- Establishing collaborative relationships with stakeholders.
- Developing or assisting in the development of supply chain management strategies and processes within the legislative and policy framework of Supply Ontario.
Successful candidates will demonstrate the following:
Research and Analytical Skills:
- Experience with data collection/management and development/interpretation of statistical data to lead program evaluation activities, assess/develop alternative approaches, models, and tools to optimize service delivery.
- Experience in analysing and interpreting quantitative and qualitative data including large data sets to produce solutions and recommendations.
- Ability to apply analytical skills to identify opportunities to improve client services/value and develop creative business solutions.
- Researching and analyzing existing supply chain management and related processes and operational strategies through reviews of best practices, environmental scans, analysis of data/benchmarks, stakeholder consultation and mapping to determine opportunities for improvement.
- Ability to conduct business process analysis, qualitative and quantitative research on procurement policies and processes, and evaluate research results to produce innovative solutions and recommendations.
- Proficient in computer applications including business intelligence, analytics and reporting tools (Oracle, Power BI, Python), project management, and database management systems.
- Experience with data visualization, automation, and measurement.
Project Management Expertise:
- Proven project management expertise to guide from start to implementation of projects and initiatives in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to lead large-scale transformation projects from conceptualization to implementation using approved project management framework/methodology to ensure delivery of project outcomes.
- Ability to coordinate and deliver concurrent projects/activities within established timeframes and deadlines.
- Ability to lead diverse project teams to produce results.
- Strong organizational skills to establish work priorities, respond to conflicting work demands, manage multiple activities, and meet deadlines.
Process Development and Implementation Skills:
- Leading the procurement process development and implementation responsibilities including project charter, project management plan, research planning, stakeholder engagement planning, process and value chain mapping and development of recommendations for supply chain management improvements including streamlining, automation, and measurement.
- Developing process performance measures, leading process evaluation, and ensuring processes are implemented in accordance with best practices.
- Understanding of continuous improvement methodologies and practices (Lean Six Sigma) will be an asset.
Consultation and Partnership Skills:
- Ability to consult with internal and external stakeholders and provide advice in defining process requirements.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients, staff, ministries, BPS entities and vendor community.
- Proficient at preparing a range of communication materials including briefing notes, presentations, communication packages and training materials.
- Strong oral and written communication skills to brief executives and provide advice to OPS and BPS clients, staff, and management.
Supply Chain Policy and Procedures:
- Knowledge of supply chain management processes, best practices and trends in the public sector, broader public sector, and private sector.
- Knowledge and experience with supply chain policies, processes, programs, relevant legislation, and directives.
- Understanding of the role of technology in producing greater efficiencies and cost-savings in supply chain management.
- Leading projects to provide input into the development of procurement policies, standards, and procedures.
Supply Ontario offers a competitive compensation package including benefits and defined benefit pension plan.
The selected candidate will be required to reside and work in Ontario and be legally eligible to work in Canada.
Candidates are required to provide references for verification, and to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.
Please apply by November 24, 2026.
We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.
Supply Ontario endeavors to promote the principles of diversity and inclusion in all of our policies, practices, and the way we do business while ensuring compliance to the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.
We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve, and to promoting a diverse, inclusive, accessible, respectful, and equitable workplace.
We invite applications from all interested and qualified individuals, from all backgrounds, and walks of life. Your experiences are valuable, and we’re excited to learn how you might be able to lend your skills to further Supply Ontario’s mission and achieving its vision.
At Supply Ontario, we recognize and value the exceptional skills, dedication, and diverse perspectives that veterans bring to the workforce. We strongly encourage veterans to apply to join our team.
We are committed to providing employment practices and accommodation that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Human Rights Code. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process including in relation to the materials and processes to be used, please notify Human Resources at Talent Acquisition (CSCO) talentacquisition@supplyontario.ca.
If you request accommodation, Human Resources will consult with you to provide or arrange for suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account your accommodation needs.
