Senior Strategic Procurement Lead

About Vancity

Vancity is a member-owned credit union built on the principles of inclusion and social justice. A relentless commitment to their values has helped them challenge the status quo and break down barriers since day one in 1946. They have bold commitments to make Vancity net-zero by 2040 across all mortgages and loans and are pursuing strategies on Indigenous banking and to improve the financial resilience of their members. Vancity is the largest private sector Living Wage Employer in Canada and has been consistently recognized as one of the Top Employers in Canada. If you’re interested in joining their team of 2,700 diverse individuals and accessing competitive rewards and benefits, then apply today!

Role overview

Senior Strategic Procurement Lead at Vancity – drive high-impact procurement strategies across key business groups. Lead cross-functional teams through the full procurement lifecycle—from market analysis and category strategy to sourcing, negotiation, contracting, and implementation. Deliver business value, ensure compliance, and optimize enterprise-wide effectiveness.

Posting and work arrangement We are hiring for 2 permanent, full-time roles with hybrid working arrangements, primarily from the Vancity head office and Lower Mainland-based home offices. The role may require on-site presence at the Vancouver head office at least twice a week.

Responsibilities

• Program Management : Implement processes for category selection, appraisal, and management, including research methodologies and strategic recommendations.
• Advise senior management on cost / benefit analyses, feasibility studies, and service improvement options.
• Ensure compliance with strategic procurement policies, contract management, financial approvals, and third-party risk protocols.
• Maintain procurement records, prepare statistical reports, and track benefits for key stakeholders.
• Prepare and execute category, contract, and project pipeline plans.
• Sourcing & Evaluation : Collaborate with user departments to determine sourcing methodologies and develop selection criteria.
• Facilitate competitive processes and complex evaluations using decision matrices and weighted scoring.
• Execute Source-to-Contract (S2C) and Procure-to-Pay (P2P) lifecycle strategies.
• Leadership & Coaching : Provide formalized direction to strategic procurement project teams and mentor team members across departments.
• Demonstrate deep understanding of corporate strategies and deliver measurable business benefits.
• Motivate and manage diverse internal and external teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Stakeholder Engagement : Build and maintain relationships with SLT, ELT, business partners, legal, suppliers, contractors, and corporate legal.
• Communicate project objectives, requirements, and progress to sponsors, steering committees, and stakeholders.

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We value lived experience, so if you are interested in this role, we encourage you to apply even if you feel your skills don’t perfectly align with those listed.

Salary : The salary range for this role is $91,000 to $136,400 annually. Base pay offered may vary based on qualifications, skills, experience, and internal equity. Our total rewards package may include an annual incentive program, subject to program eligibility requirements.

Benefits & Diversity

Equity, inclusion and contact

We are committed to creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace. Diversity in our workforce is integral to representing our community and delivering on member experience. If accommodations are needed at any stage of the recruitment process, please contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruitment@vancity.com for confidential support.

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