Strengthening Value for Ontario’s Public Sector through Collaboration
Toronto, ON — OECM, Ontario’s trusted not-for-profit collaborative strategic sourcing partner, has reached a significant milestone, surpassing $6 billion in life-to-date (LTD) collaborative spend as of January 2026. This achievement reflects the continued growth of OECM’s collaborative sourcing model and the strong participation of customers and supplier partners across Ontario’s broader public sector.
Since its inception, OECM has focused on delivering measurable value through aggregated purchasing, enabling public sector organizations to access competitively sourced products and services while reducing administrative burden. This milestone builds on a record-setting year in 2025, during which OECM expanded its reach across municipalities, healthcare, and not-for-profit sectors.
“OECM’s $6 billion milestone is a direct reflection of the trust our customers and partners place in our collaborative approach,” says Jim Hadjiyianni, President and CEO of OECM. “By bringing organizations together, we are delivering greater value, enhancing choice, and supporting more efficient and effective public sector procurement solutions. This achievement underscores the strength of our model and its impact across Ontario’s public procurement ecosystem.”
This progress reflects OECM’s continued alignment with evolving government procurement priorities and broader policy objectives, including strengthened accountability, transparency, and responsible sourcing practices. Through enhancements to its internal processes, tools, and frameworks, OECM has further improved consistency, compliance, and speed-to-market, reinforcing customer and partner confidence in its ability to deliver reliable, high-quality procurement solutions that maximize public funds for the greatest benefit.
“This milestone represents more than growth in spend – it reflects OECM’s sustained focus on delivering meaningful value to Ontario’s public sector,” says Lesley Cornelius, Chair of OECM’s Board of Directors. “On behalf of the Board, I want to recognize the collective efforts of OECM’s team, customers, and supplier partners in reaching this important achievement.”
As OECM prepares to commemorate its 20th anniversary in 2026, the organization remains focused on advancing its strategic priorities, strengthening sector engagement, and delivering innovative, customer-centric procurement initiatives. Building on this momentum, OECM will continue to support public sector organizations with practical, compliant, and high-quality strategic sourcing solutions that create long-term value for the communities they serve.
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