Manager, Corporate Procurement and Operations - Toronto, Canada - BDO

BDO

Verified Company

Toronto, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Putting people first, every day
BDO is a firm built on a foundation of positive relationships with our people and our clients. Each day, our professionals provide exceptional service, helping clients with advice and insight they can trust.

In turn, we offer an award-winning environment that fosters a people-first culture with a high priority on your personal and professional growth.

Your Opportunity
BDO Canada is looking for a
Manager, Corporate Procurement and Operations **to join our Operations team to own the following responsibilities:

Lead and Coordinate projects to enhance Procurement and Operations efficiency, including setting guidelines, developing detective control tools, and overseeing policy compliance.
Orchestrate three key initiatives in the next 12 months: Group Travel Savings, Facilities rental and maintenance savings, and a review of necessary procurement technology.
Facilitate ongoing software review with Finance Leader, gathering stakeholder input and managing project logistics.
Develop and refine existing policies and processes, collaborating with Legal, Risk Management, and other support functions.
Support management and implementation of documentation and process controls for internal stakeholders.
Communicate project progress and address issues effectively with clients and team members.
Educate and crosstrain team members as needed.
Establish a governance model and oversee endtoend procurement processes to ensure performance goals are met.
Liaise with stakeholder groups to develop regular reporting and analytics, synthesizing feedback for an exceptional client experience.
Monitor effectiveness and provide leadership in decisionmaking and investments.
Identify patterns and negotiate strategic agreements with suppliers for optimization.
Please note this is a 12 month contract _

How do we define success for your role?

You demonstrate BDO's core values through all aspects of your work: Integrity, Respect, and Collaboration.

You understand our client
- 's industry, challenges, and opportunities; clients describe you as positive, professional, and delivering high-quality work.

You identify, recommend, and are focused on effective service delivery to our clients.
You share in an inclusive and engaging work environment that develops, retains, and attracts talent.
You actively participate in the adoption of digital tools and strategies to drive an innovative workplace.
You grow your expertise through learning and professional development.

Education and Professional Skills/Knowledge

5+ years of operations and/or procurement experience, preferably in the professional services industry.
You have a completed undergraduate degree in a relevant field.
Strong problemsolving and analytical skills, preparing procurement analysis and developing and implementing policy enforcement processes, and monitoring internal service provider KPIs
You have strong problemsolving, analytical, and communication skills, both written and oral.
You value teamwork, client service, and quality in detailed work.
The proven ability to balance multiple priorities, adapt to a constantly changing business environment, work independently, drive projects to completion, and meet deadlines in a fastpaced environment
Project management skills, and will take a supporting and/or leading role for regional project sourcing and work with stakeholders to ensure smooth implementation
Process improvement mindset that is continuously striving to evolve our ways of working and improve the enduser experience
Experience in virtual leadership and cultivating crossfunctional team collaboration
Ability to work in an agile environment High level of cultural awareness to build relationships

Why BDO?
Our people-first approach to talent has earned us a spot among Canada's Top 100 Employers for 2024.

This recognition is a milestone we're thrilled to add to our collection of awards for both experienced and student talent experiences.

Our firm is committed to providing an environment where you can be successful in the following ways:

We enable you to engage with how we change and evolve, being a key contributor to the success and growth of BDO in Canada.
We help you become a better professional within our services, industries, and markets with extensive opportunities for learning and development.
We support your achievement of personal goals outside of the office and making an impact on your community.

Giving back adds up:
Where company meets community. BDO is actively involved in our communities by supporting local charity initiatives.

We support staff with local and national events where you will be given the opportunity to contribute to your community.

Total rewards that matter:
We pay for performance with competitive total cash compensation that recognizes and rewards your contribution. We provide flexible benefits from day one, and a marke