Manager - Supply Chain & Network Operation - Sourcing & Procurement

Job Type:  Permanent  
Work Model:  Hybrid  
Reference code: 132576
Primary Location:  Toronto, ON
All Available Locations:  Toronto, ON; Burlington, ON; Calgary, AB; Edmonton, AB; Fredericton, NB; Halifax, NS; Kitchener, ON; Laval, QC; Moncton, NB; Ottawa, ON; Regina, SK; Saint John, NB; Saskatoon, SK; St. John's, NL; Vancouver, BC; Victoria, BC; Winnipeg, MB

 

Our Purpose

 

At Deloitte, our Purpose is to make an impact that matters. We exist to inspire and help our people, organizations, communities, and countries to thrive by building a better future. Our work underpins a prosperous society where people can find meaning and opportunity. It builds consumer and business confidence, empowers organizations to find imaginative ways of deploying capital, enables fair, trusted, and functioning social and economic institutions, and allows our friends, families, and communities to enjoy the quality of life that comes with a sustainable future. And as the largest 100% Canadian-owned and operated professional services firm in our country, we are proud to work alongside our clients to make a positive impact for all Canadians.

By living our Purpose, we will make an impact that matters.

• Have many careers in one Firm.
• Enjoy flexible, proactive, and practical benefits that foster a culture of well-being and connectedness.
• Learn from deep subject matter experts through mentoring and on the job coaching

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What will your typical day look like?

We are seeking an experienced Manager to join our Procurement Advisory team. The ideal candidate will bring deep procurement expertise, proven management consulting experience, and a strong track record of leading complex client engagements focused on procurement strategy, transformation, and optimization.
In this role, you will lead procurement advisory engagements from planning through implementation, managing project teams and collaborating with senior client stakeholders to deliver measurable business outcomes. You will advise clients across a range of areas, including strategic sourcing and negotiations, procurement operating model design, maturity and opportunity assessments, and process optimization.
You will also mentor and develop junior practitioners, contribute to proposals and Statements of Work, and support business development and internal practice-building initiatives. This role offers the opportunity to lead high-impact engagements, expand client relationships, and help grow the Procurement Advisory practice. The successful candidate will be expected to work in a hybrid environment, spending time at Deloitte offices and client locations as required. Travel within Canada and internationally may be required depending on project needs.
Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and deliver procurement advisory engagements from strategy through implementation.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to senior client stakeholders.
• Lead procurement strategy, category management, and value creation initiatives.
• Design procurement operating models, governance, and organizational structures.
• Lead maturity assessments, opportunity assessments, and business case development.
• Advise clients on procurement transformation, digital enablement, and technology adoption.
• Facilitate executive stakeholder alignment and strategic decision-making workshops.
• Manage project delivery, engagement economics, risks, and resource planning.
• Lead and develop consulting teams through coaching, mentorship, and performance management.
• Provide strategic oversight and quality assurance for analyses and client deliverables.
• Support business development through proposals, SOWs, client relationship management, and pursuit activities.
• Contribute to practice growth through thought leadership, recruiting, solution development, and knowledge sharing.

About the team

The Deloitte Supply Chain & Network Operations Consulting practice is the largest in the Canadian market and part of the largest consulting firm in the world. We work hand-in-hand with our clients from across industries to improve performance, drive shareholder value and create competitive advantage. Our work involves developing innovative recommendations to address client issues and presenting the findings to senior executives. Depending on the project, we evolve this storyline into a strategic roadmap and detailed project plan for execution. Ensuring client success does not stop there. We also collaborate with clients through the implementation to see the vision become a reality.
The focus does not stop with the client. There are endless options for internal projects that individuals might be passionate about leading or joining: market research, proposals, recruiting, innovation labs, strategy development, AI joint-ventures, and career coaching/mentorship just to name a few. 

Enough about us, let’s talk about you

You are someone who:
• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA, MS) preferred
• 8+ years of relevant experience in procurement, supply chain, or management consulting, including experience leading procurement transformation, category management, strategic sourcing, or operating model initiatives.
• Previous management consulting experience in procurement advisory is essential.
• Proven experience leading procurement transformation, category management, strategic sourcing, operating model design, and value creation initiatives.
• Experience developing category strategies, procurement transformation roadmaps, and business cases.
• Demonstrated ability to lead client engagements, manage project teams, and deliver complex workstreams in a client-facing environment.
• Experience building relationships with senior client stakeholders and influencing executive decision-making.
• Strong facilitation, stakeholder management, communication, and executive presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, mentor, and develop consulting practitioners.
• Experience contributing to proposals, Statements of Work (SOWs), business development activities, and client pursuits.
• Familiarity with procurement technology platforms such as SAP Ariba, Coupa, Ivalua, Jaggaer, Oracle, or SAP.
• Professional certifications such as CIPS, CPSM, PMP, or Lean Six Sigma are considered an asset.

Total Rewards

The salary range for this position is $90,000 - $175,000, and individuals may be eligible to participate in our bonus program. Deloitte is fair and competitive when it comes to the salaries of our people. We regularly benchmark across a variety of positions, industries, sectors, targets, and levels. Our approach is grounded on recognizing people's unique strengths and contributions and rewarding the value that they deliver.

Our Total Rewards Package extends well beyond traditional compensation and benefit programs and is designed to recognize employee contributions, encourage personal wellness, and support firm growth. Along with a competitive base salary and variable pay opportunities, we offer a wide array of initiatives that differentiate us as a people-first organization. On top of our regular paid vacation days, some examples include: $4,000 per year for mental health support benefits, a $1,300 flexible benefit spending account, firm-wide closures known as "Deloitte Days", dedicated days of for learning (known as Development and Innovation Days), flexible work arrangements and a hybrid work structure.

 

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We are a group of talented people who want to learn, gain experience, and develop skills. Wherever you are in your career, we want you to advance.

You shape how we make impact.

Diverse perspectives and life experiences make us better. Whoever you are and wherever you’re from, we want you to feel like you belong here. We provide flexible working options to support you and how you can contribute.

Be the leader you want to be

Some guide teams, some change culture, some build essential expertise. We offer opportunities and experiences that support your continuing growth as a leader.

Have as many careers as you want.

We are uniquely able to offer you new challenges and roles – and prepare you for them. We bring together people with unique experiences and talents, and we are the place to develop a lasting network of friends, peers, and mentors.

The next step is yours

 

At Deloitte, we are all about doing business inclusively – that starts with having diverse colleagues of all abilities. Deloitte encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities across Canada. This includes, but is not limited to, people with disabilities, candidates from Indigenous communities, and candidates from the Black community in support of living our values, creating a culture of Diversity Equity and Inclusion and our commitment to our AccessAbility Action Plan ,  Reconciliation Action Plan and the  BlackNorth Initiative .

 

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