Procurement Manager

Job ID:

820

Position Type:

Non-Union Permanent

Department:

Procurement

Salary Grade:

M18 ($136,363 - $176,349)

Job Posting Close Date:

09/18/2025

The Ontario Energy Board is proud to be recognized as one of

Greater Toronto’s Top Employers

three years running.

We are passionate about the energy sector and motivated to enable innovation. We are committed to the economic and social development of Ontario and work every single day to deliver public value to Ontarians. We are a diverse, driven, transparent and thoughtful team, and are accountable to each other, the sector, and the customers we serve.

We are the

Ontario Energy Board

.

Overview

Reporting to the Director, Finance Procurement & Facilities, the Procurement Manager oversees the day-to-day execution of procurement activities at OEB ensuring procurement activities, policies and procedures are aligned with Ontario Public Sector Procurement Directives, OEB Policy, Trade Agreements, and other legislation or directives that may apply. In addition, The Manager is responsible for providing oversight and direction to staff, creating a culture that harmonizes with the overall mission, strategic priorities, and values of the OEB.

Responsibilities

- Lead the start-to-end competitive procurement process including but not limited to procurement planning, strategy development, and writing of procurements Requests for Proposal (RFPs), Requests for Quotation (RFQ), Requests for Information (RFI), and Statements of Work (SOW), including all purchase order processing and business cases or related documents and vendor contracts.

- Establish, update, and maintain procurement operational processes, guidelines, standards, and best practice for procurement through proactive problem solving and issues management and compliant with Government Directives.

- Responsible for implementing third party risk management procedures and implementing a vendor performance process and providing advice and guidance to support its enhancement within the procurement process.

- Assist operations in the negotiation and implementation of contracts with vendors.

- Lead and oversee complex, high risk, politically sensitive and/or contentious procurement processes through the provision of leadership, guidance, and support.

- Provide strategic advice, consultation, and recommendations to client areas at the executive level, to mitigate risk and realize client objectives, direct and influence adoption.

- Introduce and promote innovative and value-based procurement solutions and initiatives, which will deliver cost reduction and/or enhance and improve service delivery, and mitigate risk to actualize optimal business outcomes.

- Lead and manage a team of three through the provision of guidance and leadership.

Qualifications

- University/College Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Commerce, or any related disciple.

- 7+ years of progressive experience in public sector procurement.

- 2-4 years' experience managing direct reports within a Procurement department.

- Proficient knowledge in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, Dynamics GP, etc.).

- Experience with/knowledge of the public sector procurement environment, including the Ontario

- Public Sector Procurement Directives and applicable revisions. Understanding of political environment and how this can influence and impact procurement outcomes.

- Strong knowledge of procurement legislation, regulations, and policies.

- Excellent negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.

- Experience in managing contracts and supplier relationships.

- Familiarity with e-procurement systems and tools.

- Excellent project management skills with the ability to take multiple projects to completion concurrently including facilitating, presenting, documenting, and reporting.

Pursuant to the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the Ontario Energy Board will make reasonable efforts to provide accommodation to candidates with disabilities in the course of the recruitment process upon written request. We request that candidates seeking accommodation identify their particular accommodation needs as soon as possible in the job selection process. Questions concerning the availability of accommodation in the recruitment process may be forwarded by email to

hr@oeb.ca

.