Description

The incumbent will lead the development and implementation of detailed plans, policies and procedures that support program‑specific requirements. Responsibilities include supervising and motivating staff, managing day‑to‑day operations, overseeing budgeting and expenditure control, and ensuring compliance with municipal, provincial and federal procurement and financial regulations.

Key duties involve coordinating the division’s annual Procurement Plan, managing RFQs, RFTs, RFPs and low‑value quotations, administering purchase orders, contract accounting and vendor invoicing, and producing regular KPI and ad‑hoc reports for senior leadership. The role also serves as the primary liaison for procurement matters across internal and external stakeholders and delivers training and process‑improvement initiatives.

• Develop and recommend policies/procedures for program‑specific requirements.
• Supervise, train and motivate assigned staff, handling scheduling, performance reviews and grievance resolution.
• Administer and monitor the divisional budget, ensuring expenditures stay within approved limits.
• Oversee procurement processes including RFQs, RFTs, RFPs, low‑value quotations and non‑competitive purchases.
• Manage vendor invoicing, purchase‑card reconciliation, contract accounting and ensure GAAP compliance.
• Conduct contract expenditure analysis, KPI tracking and prepare periodic procurement reports for senior management.
• Lead the annual Procurement Plan and support divisional stakeholders in multi‑year planning.
• Coordinate procurement initiatives with internal partners such as PMMD, PPF&A and external agencies.
• Design and deliver procurement‑related training and maintain procurement tracking tools.
• Serve as the primary representative for procurement matters on committees, working groups and external liaison activities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a post‑secondary diploma or degree in business administration, purchasing, finance or a related field and bring extensive experience in public‑sector procurement, SAP Ariba or similar financial systems, and staff supervision. Preferred credentials include CPPO, CPPB or SCMP certification, and strong analytical, communication and customer‑service skills are essential.

• Post‑secondary education in Business Administration, Purchasing, Finance or equivalent.
• Significant experience in large‑scale public‑sector procurement and use of systems like SAP Ariba.
• Proven ability to lead and develop teams in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong analytical skills with experience in financial reporting and data interpretation.
• Knowledge of municipal, provincial and federal procurement legislation and bylaws.
• Professional certifications such as CPPO, CPPB or SCMP considered an asset.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with diverse stakeholder groups.
• Ability to prioritize competing deliverables and manage deadlines effectively.

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance