Chez CI, nous considérons qu’un excellent lieu de travail est un endroit sécuritaire où chacun peut s’exprimer, où les employés ont la possibilité de s’investir dans un travail valorisant, où ils ont l’occasion de se dépasser pour progresser, où ils peuvent travailler sur des produits et des projets innovants, et où ils sont soutenus et encouragés dans leurs efforts.

Reporting to the VP Controller, the Director of Procurement is responsible for developing and implementing Company wide procurement strategies, managing complex sourcing projects and overseeing the procurement process to ensure value and efficiency. This role adds meaningful value to the Company by identifying and delivering cost savings, enhancing process efficiency with technology, and mitigating third-party risk. The role oversees service and quality assurance, with responsibility for developing, implementing, monitoring and addressing performance metrics for Procurement operations.

The Director of Procurement will be based at CI’s head office at 15 York Street, Toronto, Ontario.

What You Will Do

Procurement Strategy & Operating Model

- Define and execute the Procurement strategy and operating model.
- Establish procurement policies, standards, processes, and governance.
- Build Procurement capabilities, tools, reporting, and organizational structure.
- Drive adoption of procurement practices across the organization.

Vendor Lifecycle Governance

- Design and oversee end-to-end vendor lifecycle management processes.
- Establish controls, approval frameworks, and engagement models for third-party relationships.
- Ensure clear ownership and accountability across business stakeholders and control functions.
- Maintain vendor governance, documentation, and audit evidence standards.

Commercial Advisory & Business Partnership

- Act as a trusted advisor to business leaders on vendor strategy, commercial considerations, and supplier decisions.
- Support business owners with negotiations, contract renewals, and supplier-related matters as needed.
- Provide market intelligence, benchmarking, and procurement guidance.

Third-Party Risk & Regulatory Compliance

- Partner with Legal, Compliance, Risk, Privacy, Finance, and Technology to ensure appropriate third-party oversight.
- Embed regulatory and risk management requirements into procurement processes.
- Monitor compliance with procurement policies and governance requirements.

Supplier & Spend Oversight





- Develop supplier segmentation, governance, and performance management frameworks.
- Improve spend visibility, reporting, and vendor portfolio management.
- Identify opportunities for cost optimization, consolidation, and value realization.
- Track procurement performance, savings, and business outcomes.

What You Will Bring

Education

- Undergraduate degree related to Business, Commerce and/or Supply Chain Operations
- A professional procurement designation is an asset
- Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) designation (Canada) is an asset

Experience

- A minimum of 3-5 years of senior Procurement experience in complex environments
- Extensive experience in strategic sourcing, contracting, supplier program management, and internal controls

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

- Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with individuals at all levels in the organization
- Strong analytical, technical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple concurrent projects within established deadlines
- Conceptual thinker with strategic planning skills and initiative
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including verbal, listening, written and presentation skills
- High degree of discretion, judgement, sensitivity, tact and diplomacy
- Works independently with a strong work ethic
- Exceptional attention to detail and time management skills
- Expertise and ability to provide advisory services
- Strong relationship building skills
- Demonstrated ability to work in cross functional teams
- Ability to plan and lead discussions
- Team player who works collaboratively with colleagues
- Strong computer skills including advanced MS Excel

This role follows our in office work model and requires employees to be onsite four days per week to support collaboration and business needs.

This opportunity is for an existing vacancy with the company. The anticipated base salary range for this position is$93,000 to $143,000. Exact salary depends on several factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget.



Salary range may vary based on geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a bonus program. In addition, The Company offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees, including health insurance coverage, wellness programs, life and disability insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these advantages are subsidized or fully paid for by the company.

Financière CI est une société indépendante offrant des services de conseil en gestion de patrimoine et en gestion d’actifs à l’échelle mondiale par le biais de diverses sociétés de services financiers. Depuis 1965, nous anticipons les besoins changeants des investisseurs et y répondons de manière fiable. Nous sommes animés par la volonté d’offrir aux particuliers et aux institutions des investissements et des conseils de la plus haute qualité. Notre engagement à fournir les niveaux de rendement les plus élevés signifie que, peu importe leur poste, les employés de CI doivent être à l’aise dans un environnement trépidant qui les pousserã à exploiter tout leur potentiel. Les employés qui font preuve d’un dégére d’ambition élevé, d’une volonté de faire preuve de curiosité intellectuelle pour apprendre en permanence et d’une disposition à se dépasser s’épanouissent chez CI.

Un environnement propice à la réussite

Nous offrons un environnement de travail en présentiel, des avantages sociaux concurrentiels et un milieu de travail bienveillant, afin de permettre à nos employés de s’épanouir tant sur le plan personnel que professionnel.

CE QUE NOUS OFFRONS

- Siège social moderne situé à distance de marche d’Union Station
- Remboursement de la formation
- Désignations professionnelles payées
- Règime d’épargne des employés (REE)
- Programme de rabais d'entreprise
- Avantages sociaux collectifs améliorés
- Programme de complément de congé parental
- Congés payés pour activités bénévoles

Nous nous concentrons sur la création d’une main-d’œuvre diversifiée et inclusive.

CI Financial Corp. et toutes ses sociétés affiliées (« CI ») offrent un environnement de travail équité et accessible. CI s’engage à prendre en compte les besoins d’accommodement pour les personnes handicapées.

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📌 Director, Procurement (Toronto)
🏢 CI Financial
📍 Toronto