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Company DescriptionAt Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment Partnership (MLSE), we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that is representative of our community and where all employees feel they belong and can reach their full potential. We are Canada’s preeminent leader in delivering top quality sport and entertainment experiences and one of North America’s leading providers of exceptional fan experiences. We are the parent company of the National Hockey League’s Toronto Maple Leafs, the National Basketball Association’s Toronto Raptors, Major League Soccer’s Toronto FC, the Canadian Football League’s Toronto Argonauts and development teams with the Toronto Marlies (American Hockey League), Raptors 905 (NBA G League), Toronto FC II (MLS NEXT Pro League) and Raptors Uprising Gaming Club, the Toronto Raptors Esports franchise in the NBA 2K League.MLSE owns and/or operates all the venues our teams play and train in, including Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field, Coca-Cola Coliseum, Ford Performance Centre, BMO Training Ground, and OVO Athletic Centre. We also provide fans in Toronto with incredible live music and entertainment events, as well as exceptional culinary experiences through our restaurants (e11even and RS) and clubs (Hot Stove Club, ScotiaClub and Platinum Club). Through MLSE Foundation, we have invested more than $45 million into Ontario communities since 2009 and with MLSE LaunchPad, we provide a place where youth facing barriers use sport to recognize and reach their potential.We achieve all of this through our Common Purpose – to unite and empower our employees to create extraordinary moments for our fans and each other. Come be a part of the team.Job DescriptionThe MLSE Procurement team is aligned in categories to cover the strategic sourcing needs of our various departments. MLSE Procurement is seeking an individual to support our team in driving a wide range of sourcing activities across various business categories for a period of 6 months. You will be a key contributor towards improving overall value offerings, controlling budgetary costs, and improving contractual service level outcomes with our existing department suppliers and our potential newly selected vendors. You will report and work closely with the Senior Director, Procurement, towards tracking key performance indicators and the achievement of overall corporate targets.In collaboration with the Senior Director, Procurement, lead/manage/support the strategic technology sourcing activity for the applicable (or anticipated) primary departments:IT/Digital LabsHR/FinanceOther department support may vary based on business requirements.Engage continuously with internal customers on their evolving business requirements and help facilitate the continued direction of sourcing strategies in addressing both current and future needs.Accountable for research, preparation, issuance, and management of RFPs, including baseline spend analytics, associated negotiations, and evaluation of responses.Integral in the drafting, negotiation, and execution of associated contractual agreements, in collaboration with the legal department and applicable internal customers.Accountable for establishing and handling specific service level agreements within supplier contracts and tracking associated supplier KPIs/obligations.Potentially coordinate supplier relationship management review sessions seeking to enhance overall operational performance and outcomes.Establish efficiency in each department’s daily supply/service procurement activity within Oracle ERP and ensure the accuracy of the system’s contractual parameters for each supplier.Aid the Procurement Team in driving the improvement of MLSE’s procurement technology tools in support of the overall optimization of procurement goals & functions.Actively advance supplier engagement towards improved diversity and sustainability.Assist with the preparation of the annual planning process.Participate in other tasks and ad-hoc requests as required, including support for other sourcing activity in other categories on an as-required basis.QualificationsNote: Before reviewing the qualifications listed below, we want you to know that we understand you may not meet all the qualifications described and have other relevant expertise and experience. We invite you to please share this with us in the “Message to the Hiring Manager” section of our online application.Related work experience in any of the fields of procurement, technology, negotiations, and/or sports/entertainment is of benefit.  Undergraduate, Graduate, or Postgraduate degree in Business Administration, Finance, Law, Technology, or Commerce.Previous education/courses related to negotiations, technology, or accounting (CPA) are an asset.Applied knowledge of Oracle Cloud ERP or similar ERP systems would be an asset.Expert understanding of Microsoft Office Suite.Strong team orientation with the ability to collaborate with internal and external customers.Strong business insights, including a deep understanding of procurement, negotiations, financial analytics, supply chain/logistics, and/or specific insights into the categories of business being supported.Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, while working under tight deadlines and/or handling multiple priorities. Project management experience demonstrates this is an asset.Effective communication skills (written/verbal).Preference for a dynamic and fast-paced environment.Available to work evenings/weekends if and when required.Additional InformationApply by: June 10th, 2025We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. At MLSE, we are committed to building an equitable, diverse and inclusive organization.We are an equal opportunity employer and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, place of origin, colour, ethnic origin, citizenship, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, record of offences, marital status, family status or disability. MLSE will provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities in the job application process. If you have diftficulty using our online application system and you need an accommodation due to a disability, please email [email protected]. Please note this email is only for accommodation requests. Resumes sent to this email address will not be considered.