Manager, Procurement

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Financial Services
Application deadline: October 26, 2026

Job Number: J1026-0323 Status: Permanent Open Positions: 1 Campus(es): Abbotsford (Clearbrook) Hours/Week: 35 % Full Time: 100 Total Months/Year: 12 Salary Schedule: Exempt Salary Schedule, Group 11 Salary: $94,443.00 - $138,516.00/Year Compensation Details: Compensation beyond the mid-point requires approval by the Public Sector Employers' Council Secretariat (PSEC). Position Description

Job Summary

The Manager, Procurement, leads and oversees the university's Procurement function, ensuring the effective, compliant, and value-driven acquisition of goods and services in support of institutional objectives. Reporting to the Director, Financial Services, the role provides leadership to the Procurement team and serves as a trusted advisor to the university community on procurement, sourcing, contracting, and supplier management matters.

The Manager promotes best practices, continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and risk management while fostering strong relationships with internal stakeholders, suppliers, and external partners. This role oversees the procurement process from planning and competitive solicitation through contract administration and supplier management, ensuring the acquisition of goods and services is conducted in a fair, transparent, cost-effective, and compliant manner consistent with university policy, applicable legislation, and public sector procurement standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Commerce, Supply Chain Management, Public Administration, or related discipline.
• Professional designation in supply chain or procurement management, such as SCMP (Supply Chain Management Professional), CPSM (Certified Professional in Supply Management), or equivalent designation.
• Minimum five (5) years of progressively responsible procurement, sourcing, and contract management experience, preferably within a public sector, broader public sector, or post-secondary environment.
• Demonstrated experience leading competitive procurement processes, including Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Quotations (RFQs), Invitations to Tender (ITTs), and other public procurement methodologies.
• Experience developing, negotiating, administering, and managing contracts and supplier agreements.
• Experience interpreting and applying procurement policies, trade agreements, applicable legislation, and public procurement best practices.
• Demonstrated ability to provide procurement guidance and support to a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders.
• Proven leadership experience, including managing staff and supporting the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of procurement systems, processes, and operational effectiveness.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and competing deadlines in a complex organizational environment.
• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements, cost-saving opportunities, and operational efficiencies while maintaining service quality and value.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, negotiation, communication, and relationship management skills.

How to Apply

Please submit your resume and cover letter by the application deadline.