At IMCO, our talent is among the best! IMCO offers a uniquely stimulating and rewarding environment where you can help build and drive organizational transformation, all while seeking to challenge yourself, learn, and grow your career.

Our culture is built on collaboration and passion, with a shared commitment to delivering lasting value to the clients we serve. Located in downtown Toronto, our vision is to be the partner of choice for Ontario’s public sector funds and to build a high-performing, value-driven asset management firm.

This job posting is for an existing vacancy. If you are ready to deliver best-in-class service and join a collaborative, motivated and fun team of professionals, IMCO offers the opportunity to do impactful work and broaden your expertise.

If you’re looking to use your expertise to drive strategic outcomes, we’d love to hear from you.
 

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The Director, Enterprise Optimization and Productivity is a leadership role responsible for driving enterprise-wide operational excellence through strategic oversight of procurement governance, vendor management, cost efficiency, and technology enablement across teams in Finance. This role leads the Procurement and Vendor Relationship Management Centre of Excellence (COE), ensuring consistent practices, compliance, and value creation across IMCO. The Director partners with business units and senior stakeholders to align operational capabilities with IMCO’s strategic objectives and growth trajectory.

As a Member of Our Team, You Will be Responsible For:

Governance & Operational Leadership

• Lead the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of enterprise-wide procurement and vendor risk relationship (VRM) frameworks, including establishing governance standards, compliance protocols, and best practices.
• Provide oversight of Tier I Key Relationship Manager (KRM) reviews to ensure strategic alignment.
• Drive enterprise collaboration with Risk, IT, Cybersecurity, Legal, and Compliance to strengthen third-party governance.

Strategic Advisor & Business Partner

• Serve as a trusted advisor to business units, enabling strategic procurement and vendor decisions aligned with IMCO’s goals.
• Champion proactive vendor relationship management to mitigate risk, ensure service continuity, and maximize value.
• Lead strategic relationships with external partners (e.g., accounting/consulting firms) on behalf of SET, including competitive sourcing for audit, tax, consulting and advisory services.

Cost Optimization & Business Transformation

• Drive enterprise-wide cost optimization by leveraging advanced analytics and emergent technology (i.e., AI, Workday, etc. to identify cost drivers, inefficiencies, and deliver sustainable change and savings.
• Promote a cost-conscious, data-driven culture while accelerating Finance’s adoption of emergent technologies to enhance efficiency, insights, and decision-making.
• Lead Finance’s technology enablement through education, upskilling, and best practice sharing; develop a network of Champions, maintain an automation use case portfolio, representing Finance in governance forums to prioritize initiatives and demonstrate value.

What do you need to succeed?

• Minimum 12 years of progressive experience in procurement, vendor management, cost optimization, and strategic sourcing, including 5+ years in a leadership role.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional initiatives and influence at the enterprise level.
• Strong understanding of procurement compliance, contract law, and financial controls.
• Experience with Finance technology enablement, automation, process reengineering and use case development.
• Advanced analytical skills and proficiency in performance tracking tools.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to build strong partnerships across all levels of the organization.
• University degree in Business, Finance, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline; MBA or relevant professional designations (e.g., SCMP, CPA, PMP, AI credentials) are assets.

The deadline for application is Monday, January 26, 2026.

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We thank all applicants for their interest. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Our hybrid work model prioritizes an office-first approach, encouraging employees to make the most of our collaborative workspace at 16 York Street, Suite 2400, Toronto, ON M5J 0E6. This welcoming environment fosters teamwork, connection, and professional growth. While flexibility remains a key component of our model, we believe that regular in-office engagement enhances productivity and strengthens our culture. Our approach supports a fulfilling lifestyle that balances professional ambition with personal wellbeing.

IMCO is committed to providing accommodation for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require support, please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs. Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used to support parts of our recruitment process, such as screening and assessments. However, all hiring decisions are made by our recruitment team. Candidates being considered for this position will be required to undergo background screening.