OECM celebrates its 20th Anniversary

At ThoughtStorm, we're proud to be part of the OECM supplier community through the IT Project-Based agreement. OECM's commitment to connecting organizations with trusted partners...

Congratulations to OECM on 20 years of collaborative sourcing! As a proud IT staffing supplier partner, we've seen firsthand how much trust OECM builds between suppliers and the colleges, universities, and school boards it serves, work that makes it easier for those institutions to find the technology talent they need...

When I think about what makes OECM so special, it's the people and the culture that come to mind first. From the moment I joined in 2018, I felt welcomed into an organization that values inclusion, collaboration, and respect. It's a place where colleagues genuinely care about one...

I joined OECM in 2016 and have had the privilege of witnessing its remarkable growth over the past decade. What began as a small organization with ambitious goals has evolved into a leading organization within the broader public sector, recognized for setting the benchmark...

I am honoured and privileged to have been associated with OECM for almost the entire 20 years of its existence. My association included being the senior business official of one of the first School Board customers of OECM, serving...

Congratulations on reaching this milestone. It has been a pleasure to see the growth and positive impact your team continues to make. The dedication you bring to supporting your members' success is appreciated. Congratulations on this remarkable achievement. Wishing you continued success!

OECM has come a long way since the initial Joint Application Design (JAD) sessions I participated in when they first launched. The thought was to have an online marketplace that end-user educational institutions would be able to interface their financial/procurement systems with...

Looking back on my journey at OECM, I realize how rewarding it has been to learn and grow over the years. I've had the opportunity to progress from a Contract Analyst to a Category Manager within the Supplier Relationship Management team, taking on new challenges and continuously learning along the way...

T. Litzen Sports would like to congratulate OECM on 20 years of success. As a proud partner & supplier for many years, we look forward to strengthening our partnership for many years to come...

MCL Sustainable Cleaning Solutions is proud to have partnered with OECM since its inception, supplying customers in every region of Ontario. Over the years, our partnership has expanded well beyond traditional cleaning supplies. Through OECM agreements, we have delivered cleaning...

As the CIO for Queen’s University and later the University of Toronto, I was certainly aware of OECM, but I’ll admit I never fully appreciated the strength of their model. It wasn’t until I attended their Procurement Summit—and later had the privilege of serving on their Customer Advisory...

It's been such a pleasure working with your team, and reaching this milestone is a huge testament to the dedication, expertise, and care you bring every single day. We truly value the partnership and all the support you've provided over the years...

When I arrived in Canada from India in 2018, I brought more than 10 years of professional experience, including eight years in supply chain, but no “Canadian experience.” Like many newcomers, I faced rejection and wondered when someone would look beyond that label and recognize my potential. OECM did...

Thank you to everyone who has helped build such a collaborative and welcoming organization. I'm proud to be part of the journey and excited for what's ahead.

Congratulations to OECM on this wonderful 20th anniversary milestone! Over the years, you’ve demonstrated exceptional leadership and a strong commitment to your partners and customers, helping us deliver better outcomes for our...

When I joined OECM in 2014, we had close to twenty-five staff, a lot of heart, and just enough basic resources to keep things running. Before OECM, I worked in the private sector for a large global company with best-in-class technology, people, processes — and even mailrooms...

When I think about OECM celebrating its 20th anniversary this year, it feels especially meaningful because I’m also approaching a major milestone of my own: this November will mark my 10th year with the organization. It’s been an absolute honor to have a front-row seat to this...

I joined OECM in 2015 as a co-op student while completing my MBA, and I immediately felt welcomed by the culture and people here. At the time, OECM had around 25-30 employees, and it has been incredible to watch the organization grow to more than double in size over the past...