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Mount Royal University

Assistant Manager, Procurement

Calgary, AB, Canada

Salary: $88,480 - $122,100 per annum · Full-time

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Pay: Salary: $88,480 - $122,100 per annum
Job type: Full-time
Apply by: Nov 27, 2026
Experience: 8 - 10 years of progressive experience with at least 3 years in a formal leadership or supervisory role.
Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 28, 2026

Original job description

Job Title

Assistant Manager, Procurement

Job Type

Permanent

Union

Management

Position Classification

MLV5 Management

Salary Grade

FT or PT

Full-time

Hybrid Work

This position is eligible

Position End Date (if applicable)

Location

MRU Main Campus - Calgary, AB T3E 6K6 CA (Primary)

About This Position

About the Role

Mount Royal University is seeking an Assistant Manager, Procurement to join our Procurement Services Group, located at our Lincoln Park Campus.

Reporting to the Procurement Manager, The Assistant Manager balances strategic oversight with operational leadership to drive university-wide procurement excellence. The role will be accountable for building team capability, prioritizing work streams, and leading complex project execution - from contract strategy and contractor engagement to risk allocation. The work is highly complex, requiring navigation of diverse departmental needs while asserting compliance boundaries and managing institutional risk.

The Assistant Manager oversees the daily operational performance of the procurement team, setting direction, priorities, and providing coaching to ensure consistent, high-quality sourcing execution and contract management across the University. This role works closely with the Procurement Manager to optimize workflows, embed industry best practices, and modernize university-wide procurement processes.

The incumbent must be knowledgeable about the Canadian Free Trade Agreement (CFTA), the New West Partnership Agreement (NWPTA), MRU’s Institutional Policies, and Competitive Bidding Law.

Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Operational & Procurement Leadership: Direct day-to-day procurement operations to ensure seamless execution, compliance, and strategic value across all institutional purchases and active contracts.
High Collaboration & Influence: Frequent interaction across faculties and administrative teams, translating complex procurement policies into accessible, actionable guidance.
Best Practice Integration: Champion modern procurement strategies, driving continuous improvement, ethical sourcing, and enhanced vendor management throughout the organization.
Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with internal university stakeholders to align purchasing activities with institutional goals and budgetary frameworks.
Capability Building: Coach and upskill team members in modern procurement practices, continuous improvement, and robust contract management.
Portfolio & Project Allocation: Prioritize work streams, assign projects, and oversee end-to-end execution - from contract strategy to contractor engagement.
Competitive Bidding: Supports and Manages the competitive bidding process from project inception to contract execution of complex projects when required.
Risk & Compliance Stewardship: Determine how project and contract risks are shared, managed, and minimized and uphold strict compliance standards to mitigate organizational and financial exposure.

Strategic Support for the Procurement Manager

Process & Workflow Modernization: Partner to evaluate end-to-end procurement workflows, eliminate operational friction, and implement lean best practices institutional-wide.
Policy & Compliance Alignment: Assist in shaping risk allocation frameworks, updating contract templates, and ensuring procurement operations align with university governance and legal requirements.
Strategic Sourcing & Category Planning: Help design and execute multi-year category strategies, vendor performance tracking, and high-value sourcing initiatives to maximize institutional savings.
Change Management & Capability Growth: Co-lead change management efforts to embed new procurement technologies and methodologies, upskilling team members and university stakeholders alike.
Shipping/Receiving & Mailroom Modernization: Assists in evaluating and optimizing end-to-end shipping, receiving, and campus mail distribution workflows to eliminate bottlenecks, improve tracking accuracy, and enhance overall service delivery.
Talent Acquisition Support: Assists with end-to-end recruitment efforts, including candidate sourcing, resume screening, and participating in interviews to select top-tier talent for the procurement and shipping/receiving team.
Talent Management: Provide day-to-day leadership of the Procurement team to develop high performing staff through coaching, mentorship, and collaboration.
Other duties as assigned.

Complexities

Stakeholder Stewardship: Navigating diverse university departments requires collaboration to advocate for procurement’s strategic value while asserting necessary compliance boundaries.
Strategic vs. Operational Balance: Managing immediate project deadlines while simultaneously building long-term team capability and refining risk frameworks.
Dynamic Decision-Making: Regularly assess risk, resolve operational bottlenecks, and align diverse departmental priorities with broader university objectives.

Qualifications

A university degree or post-secondary education in Business, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Information Systems, or a related field is required
A professional designation (e.g., SCMP, PMP, CPPO) or postgraduate education in business, analytics, or operations is an asset
8 - 10 years of progressive experience with at least 3 years in a formal leadership or supervisory role. Public Sector experience would be considered an asset.
An equivalent combination of education and directly related experience will be considered.
Demonstrated ability and experience in organizing the work environment and work loads of a procurement team which includes training and supervision.
Highly motivated self-starter with the initiative to manage complex, competing priorities, adapt to shifting conditions, and proactively identify operational risks and opportunities.
Demonstrated degree of diplomacy and tact with proven capability to effectively communicate and negotiate.
Strong relationship management skills and the ability to achieve change through influence
Thorough understanding of competitive bidding process, public procurement, trade agreements and contract law.
Analytical skills with ability to assess data with detailed accuracy, to exercise good judgement and make decisive recommendations.
Strong presentation, facilitation and leadership skills.

Salary: $88,480 - $122,100 per annum

Closing date: Open until a suitable candidate is found

A cover letter, and resume should be submitted in one .pdf formatted document. Please title your .pdf document as follows: [Last Name], [Requisition Number].pdf (ex. Smith, Coordinator, 1234.pdf).

We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, however, Canadian citizens, permanent residents and others currently legally authorized to work in Canada will be given priority. Please note only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. After the close date, you can check on the status of your application through your Career Centre. New career opportunities arise frequently and are posted as they become available. Please check back often to view our latest postings on our Career Opportunities page.

If you require accommodation to participate in the recruitment process, please notify erecruiter@mtroyal.ca and we will work together on your accommodation request.

About MRU

Founded in 1910 and located in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, Mount Royal University grew into a vibrant college in the 1930s and became a mid-sized university in 2009. A student-focused undergraduate university built on teaching excellence, Mount Royal University is known for our top-calibre programs, high-quality teaching and learning experience, robust delivery of liberal education, scholarly teaching, experiential learning and undergraduate research. MRU serves approximately 15,782 students, including 11,752 full-time and 4,030 part-time learners. MRU offers 13 bachelor's degrees encompassing 37 majors across faculties such as Arts, Business, Communications, Health, Community & Education, and Science & Technology. With over 74% of its student body drawn from the local area, Mount Royal University primarily serves Calgary and its surrounding region. MRU is a diverse yet close community with over 1,800 employees. Mount Royal provides employees the support they need to lead and advance institutional goals. Learn more about MRU's Academic Plan and Strategic Plan.

What We Offer

Talented and committed employees are the driving force behind student success. We strive to be an employer of choice among Canadian post-secondary institutions. At MRU, we recognize that people are a combination of many intersecting identities; we work to cultivate an environment that welcomes the whole person, and harnesses the strength that is available in our diversity, creating a rich and inclusive workplace.

Investing in the learning and development of our employees benefits the individual and the University. A variety of services, resources and programs encourage a healthy, productive workplace. MRU offers a competitive total compensation package including learning/training paid by employer, paid vacation, winter holiday closure, personal days and a free membership in our fully equipped recreation centre. Positions over six months may also be eligible for health and dental benefits, pension, health and personal spending accounts, and disability benefits.

Our campus offers the convenience of a full medical clinic, dentist and pharmacy, as well as a variety of wellness services such as physiotherapists and massage therapists. Campus Recreation offers many activities, including personal training, fitness classes, climbing, aquatics, sports, tournaments and certifications for students, employees and the public.

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Responsibilities

Lead daily procurement operations, oversee complex sourcing and competitive bidding projects, and ensure contracts and purchasing activities meet institutional policies, trade agreements, and legal requirements. Coach and develop the procurement team, improve workflows and category strategies, manage project and contract risks, and support modernization of shipping, receiving, and mailroom operations.

Requirements

A university degree or post-secondary education in a relevant field is required, along with 8–10 years of progressive experience, including at least 3 years in a formal leadership or supervisory role. Candidates should demonstrate expertise in public procurement, competitive bidding, trade agreements, and contract law, as well as strong leadership, analytical, communication, negotiation, and relationship-management skills; a professional designation or postgraduate education is an asset.

Skills

Procurement Leadership
Strategic Sourcing
Competitive Bidding
Contract Management
Risk Management
Regulatory Compliance
Trade Agreements
Public Procurement
Vendor Management
Team Coaching And Development
Project Allocation
Process Improvement
Change Management
Negotiation
Data Analysis

Benefits

Employer-Paid Learning And Training
Paid Vacation
Winter Holiday Closure
Personal Days
Free Recreation Centre Membership
Health And Dental Benefits
Pension
Health And Personal Spending Accounts
Disability Benefits
On-Campus Medical Clinic, Dentist, And Pharmacy
Wellness Services

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Keywords

Procurement
Public Procurement
Strategic Sourcing
Competitive Bidding
Contract Strategy
Contract Management
Contract Law
Risk Allocation
Risk Management
Canadian Free Trade Agreement
Institutional Policies
Vendor Management
Category Planning
Trade Agreements
Supply Chain Management
Process Modernization
Lean Best Practices
Change Management
Shipping And Receiving
Mailroom Operations
Talent Acquisition
Team Leadership
Stakeholder Collaboration
Negotiation
Data Analysis
SCMP
PMP
CPPO

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