Milutin Ristanovic
Contract Specialist @Ontario Institute For Cancer Research
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WORK HISTORY
Contract Specialist @Ontario Institute For Cancer Research
Toronto, ON, CA
Lead and oversee end-to-end procurement and contract management activities for a research-intensive public sector organization, ensuring compliance with the Ontario Broader Public Sector (BPS) Procurement Directive and organizational policies.• Manage and coordinate a broad range of competitive and non-competitive sourcing initiatives, including RFX planning, supplier evaluation, contract award, and ongoing contract administration.• Negotiate and manage supplier agreements to achieve improved commercial terms, cost efficiency, risk mitigation, and long-term value.• Provide functional leadership and day-to-day oversight of procurement operations, advising internal stakeholders and procurement staff on sourcing strategies, policy interpretation, and contract requirements.• Supervise and mentor procurement team members, providing guidance and resolution on complex issues that cannot be resolved independently, ensuring adherence to internal policies, and delivering ongoing training to all OICR staff on procurement processes, procedures, and best practices.• Lead supplier performance and relationship management activities, monitoring service quality, delivery performance, and contractual compliance.• Conduct regular contract reviews and renewals, identifying risks, compliance requirements, and opportunities for value optimization and continuous improvement.• Work closely with the Finance team to resolve invoicing and receipt issues, support accruals and prepaid items, and strengthen contract-to-pay controls.• Partner with scientists, IT, and operational leaders to align procurement strategies with research priorities, technical requirements, and project timelines.• Develop, implement, and continuously improve procurement policies, procedures, templates, and approval workflows to enhance efficiency, consistency, and governance.
EDUCATION
Faculty of Economics and Business, University of Belgrade
Master's degree: Economy and business, Business Administration and Management, General
Pravni fakultet Univerziteta u Beogradu / University of Belgrade Faculty of Law
Master of Laws - LLM, Law
triOS College Business Technology Healthcare
Paralegal program degree, Paralegal
SKILLS
ABOUT MILUTIN RISTANOVIC
Strategic and results-focused Procurement Leader with 16+ years of experience directing complex, high-value procurement and contract management operations across public sector, research, and global commercial environments. Proven authority in the Ontario Broader Public Sector (BPS) Procurement Directive, competitive and non-competitive RFX processes, and end-to-end contract lifecycle governance. Recognized for driving substantial cost savings, strengthening procurement governance, and mitigating legal and commercial risk through disciplined sourcing strategies and supplier performance management. Adept at leading procurement operations, developing policies and procedures, and leveraging ERP and e-procurement systems to manage high-volume procurement portfolios. Trusted partner to Finance, IT, Research, and Executive leadership, with a demonstrated ability to translate scientific and operational requirements into compliant, timely, and value-driven procurement outcomes aligned with organizational objectives.
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