Manager, Procurement

The Manager, Procurement is responsible for managing the staff, acquisition and disposal of goods and services (Procurement Function) ensuring that TRU conducts its procurement business in an open, fair and transparent manner. The role of the Manager, Procurement is one of a consultative and facilitative nature assisting the various TRU divisions with the procurement of goods and services while ensuring that all applicable TRU policies, procedures, federal and provincial legislation and regulations governing the acquisitions of goods and services are adhered to.

The Manager, Procurement reports to the Director, Supply Chain Management and has direct supervision of the transactional processing areas of the Procurement Function.

This position is an integral part of the senior Financial Services team and works collaboratively with all Directors and Managers in the team to achieve the strategic and operational goals of the Financial Services division and the University. Specifically, the team is responsible for the full scope of financial services and will work together to prepare financial statements, analysis, internal and external reporting, review and implement new systems, business processes, procurement, warehousing and internal controls.

What You’ll Do

• Responsible for the daily operational functions and the long term planning for the Procurement Function in congruency with TRU's vision and the achievement of the Financial Services Division goals and objectives.
• Establishing goals and objectives, performance standards, motivating, training, directing and evaluating the performance of staff.
• Responsible for planning, development, administration and security of assigned systems and procedures to ensure appropriate levels of internal control.
• Serve as a procurement resource and provide consultation and guidance to the TRU community with respect to product sourcing, competitive bid processes, contract management, risk assessment and mitigation; vendor/contractor qualification, negotiation and development; dispute resolution, relationship and performance management.
• Works with the management team to ensure compliance with applicable tax legislation and regulations (including but not limited to GST, PST).
• Develop and manage the competitive bid process including writing of documents.
• Develop, negotiate, and administer university-wide agreements for broadly used commodities and services.
• Assists the Director, Supply Chain Management, to develop and implement a strategic direction for the procurement division.
• Investigate and facilitate best practice methodologies for TRU by providing tools to enable self-sufficiency and operational efficiency.
• Manage and administer procurement programs (including but not limited to Purchasing Card, Preferred Vendor Contracts, and e-procurement).
• Monitor compliance with TRU Purchasing policies and procedures and recommend changes resulting from evolving requirements, procurement tools, and methodologies.
• Manage the Surplus Disposal policy and program.
• Assist TRU divisions in developing contracts for goods and services. Liaise with TRU legal to help develop contract terms and conditions.
• Participate on various campus committees regarding current and new procurement initiatives.
• Promote procurement effectiveness through consultation and training services.
• Establishes key performance indicators and benchmarks that are consistent with other universities and public sector operations.
• Maintains currency in procurement knowledge, industry advances and technology and improves and implements new technologies.
• Other duties, reports or assignments as delegated or assigned.

What You Bring

• Bachelor's Degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum 5 years managerial experience in purchasing roles including supervisory experience and electronic procurement practices.
• Able and committed to promote and provide a high value of customer service.
• Demonstrated strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise, lead and motivate staff to achieve goals.
• Ability to meet deadlines.

Why TRU?

At TRU, you’ll have access to a competitive total rewards package that includes:

• 100% employer-paid extended health, dental, and medical benefits
• 5 weeks vacation plus paid time off from Christmas to New Years
• 13 statutory holidays
• Defined Benefit pension plan with full vesting from day one
• Tuition support for employees and their dependents

Why Kamloops?

This position is based out of TRU’s main campus in Kamloops, which features an abundance of green space and overlooks the North and South Thompson Rivers. Kamloops is a vibrant city that offers a high quality of life for people of all ages, with mild winters, warm summers, and short commutes.

The city is situated between the Coastal and Rocky Mountains, which is the perfect backdrop for some of Canada’s most incredible outdoor experiences. Living and working in Kamloops, you will be minutes away from scenic river trails and parks and a short distance to world-class outdoor recreation in all seasons, including mountain biking and hiking trails, freshwater lakes in the Okanagan and Shuswap and world-class skiing, snowboarding, cross-country skiing, and snowmobiling. Plus, it is only a few hours' drive to major hubs in BC, Alberta, and the United States.

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