Company Description

UHN is Canada’s #1 hospital and the world’s #1 publicly funded hospital. With 10 sites and more than 44,000 TeamUHN members, UHN consists of Toronto General Hospital, Toronto Western Hospital, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, Toronto Rehabilitation Institute, The Michener Institute of Education and West Park Healthcare Centre. As Canada's top research hospital, the scope of biomedical research and complexity of cases at UHN have made it a national and international source for discovery, education and patient care. UHN has the largest hospital-based research program in Canada, with major research in neurosciences, cardiology, transplantation, oncology, surgical innovation, infectious diseases, genomic medicine and rehabilitation medicine. UHN is a research hospital affiliated with the University of Toronto.

UHN’s vision is to build A Healthier World and it’s only because of the talented and dedicated people who work here that we are continually bringing that vision closer to reality.

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Job Description

Union: Non-Union

Number of vacancies: 1

New or Replacement Position: Replacement

Site: Toronto General Hospital - 200 Elizabeth St, Toronto, ON M5G 2C4

Department: OR Supply Chain & Inventory

Reports to: Clinical Director

Salary Range: $93,015 to $139,502 annually

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shifts: Days

Status: Permanent Full-Time

Closing Date: May 19, 2026

Position Summary

The Sprott Department of Surgery is the largest surgical program in Canada. Every day, doctors, nurses, scientists and others from different disciplines work together to tackle some of the world’s most complex surgeries and toughest medical problems. Sprott Surgery teams have developed ground-breaking technologies that are now used in hospitals everywhere and have developed surgical techniques that save countless lives.

The Manager, OR Supply Chain & Inventory is a strategic leadership role within UHN’s surgical portfolio, responsible for overseeing the OR supply chain and inventory management to drive sustainable value and operational efficiencies.

Reporting to the Director of Surgical Services, Perfusion and Anesthesia Services, this role provides leadership to a multidisciplinary team and has direct oversight of UHN’s inventory management function. The Manager is accountable for the implementation and monitoring of inventory management processes to enhance standardization, improve system-wide visibility, and optimize resource utilization.

The Manager operates in alignment with leading supply chain industry standards, optimizing supply chain and inventory processes to balance operational efficiency, financial stewardship, and patient safety.

This role provides leadership across people, processes, and technology within the supply chain, with a strong focus on patient safety. It is accountable for ensuring supply reliability and sound financial management across a complex inventory portfolio of over 15,000 Pyxis-managed items, including Cardinal ValueLink stock, non-stock direct purchases, consignment inventory, and owned direct-order implants.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy

• Provide leadership to the OR Supply Chain and Inventory Management team, including unionized Inventory Aides and non-union Implant Specialists and Supervisors.
• Establish and oversee an Inventory Management Office to coordinate onsite inventory across perioperative environments.
• Develop and implement strategies that advance standardization, operational efficiency, financial stewardship, and patient safety, aligned with leading practices.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and service excellence.
• Build strong relationships with clinical teams, finance, procurement, and vendors.
• Serve on organizational committees (e.g., Value Analysis Committee) to support product evaluation, standardization, and procurement decisions.
• Oversee vendor performance and drive metrics to improve efficiency, cost savings, and quality outcomes.

Inventory & Supply Chain Operations

• Oversee a complex OR inventory portfolio, including 15,000+ Pyxis-managed items, stock and non-stock supplies, consignment inventory, and implants.
• Implement and sustain standardized inventory control processes (e.g., cycle counts, reconciliation) to ensure accuracy and reliability.
• Lead supply planning, forecasting, and utilization analysis to align with clinical demand.
• Identify opportunities for cost optimization, waste reduction, and supply standardization.
• Support contract implementation and conversions in collaboration with Procurement and clinical stakeholders.

Systems, Technology & Data

• Oversee supply chain systems, including Pyxis and its integration with SAP and EPIC, ensuring optimal performance and data integrity.
• Lead system implementations, builds, conversions, and upgrades in collaboration with vendors and clinical teams.
• Develop and monitor KPIs and reporting (clinical, operational, financial, patient safety) to support dec