Senior Manager, Ontario Government Pharmacy / Procurement

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Are you a dynamic leader who can inspire staff to perform in a fast-paced environment? Then come join the team at the Ministry of Health and Long-Term Care in the Supply Chain and Facilities Branch of the Corporate Services Division.

The Ontario Government Pharmacy and Medical Supply Services (OGPMSS) Unit and the Procurement Advisory Services Unit are responsible for:

• providing strategic procurement and order management services as well as warehousing and distribution of identified drugs, vaccines and medical supplies in support of provincial health priorities; and,
• delivering end-to-end procurement services for ministry clients, including providing timely and expert advice on all consulting and service procurements.

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About the job

As the Senior Manager, Ontario Government Pharmacy/Procurement, you will:

• Lead and direct the strategic planning and management of procurement services for the ministry, in collaboration with Supply Chain Ontario and other partners

• Provide strategic and operational direction for the Ontario Government Pharmacy customer service and warehousing/logistics functions to ensure effective supply and distribution of pharmaceutical and medical supply services for a diverse range of clients

• Develop and sustain partnerships and work collaboratively across the branch/division/ministry as well as with other ministries and jurisdictions to apply systems-thinking in delivering results in support of ministry and government priorities

• Lead a team of OPS professionals to deliver service excellence by fostering and promoting a healthy and productive work environment

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What you bring to the team

Leadership and Change Management:

• You are a seasoned leader with proven management skills to develop and maximize the effectiveness of cross-functional teams and diverse staff.
• You have had success in building relationships with staff, motivating them to deliver results, and developing capacity.
• You are a change agent with the ability to drive innovative thinking, implement business transformations and communicate the value of change to clients, partners, staff and leaders.
• You are proactive in identifying and solving potential issues.

Knowledge:

• You have strategic business planning and management experience.
• You have procurement and acquisition experience including best practices, purchasing policies and procedures.
• You have operational knowledge of inventory management, warehousing and distribution services

Communication and Stakeholder Management:

• You have excellent communication and relationship management skills to coordinate work and build consensus with diverse partners across the province.
• You have experience communicating the findings of research and data analysis in accessible, user-friendly formats.
• You are a strong negotiator who can influence others to find collaborative solutions to complex issues.

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Additional information:

Note:

• Travel to downtown Toronto is required.
  
  This position includes on-call management responsibilities in support of health incidents/outbreaks.

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.