Procurement Manager

As Procurement Manager, you will lead the delivery of complex procurement initiatives while ensuring compliance with corporate policy and British Columbia public-sector procurement standards. You will:

Lead strategic construction, operational, and service procurements from planning through contract award.

Develop sourcing strategies and oversee competitive bid processes, including RFx development, evaluation governance, negotiations, and award recommendations.

Provide expert advice to business leaders on procurement approaches, contracting strategies, risk management, and policy interpretation.

Partner with stakeholders to develop procurement plans, define requirements, and support contract approvals.

Lead supplier negotiations to achieve strong commercial outcomes while balancing risk, fairness, and transparency.

Manage and mentor a small procurement team, providing day-to-day leadership, coaching, and professional development.

Ensure procurement documentation, recommendations, and processes meet legislative, policy, and audit requirements.

Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Facilities, IT, and other departments on complex and high-profile sourcing initiatives.

Serve as a trusted escalation point for procurement-related issues and stakeholder concerns.

Monitor supplier performance, market trends, and emerging procurement practices.

Drive continuous improvement by enhancing procurement processes, tools, templates, and service delivery models.

Champion ethical procurement practices, social procurement objectives, and sustainable sourcing initiatives.

You are a procurement professional who combines technical expertise with strong leadership and relationship-building skills. You know how to navigate complex regulatory environments while delivering practical business solutions.