Manager, Procurement

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.

About UFV

The University of the Fraser Valley is located on the traditional territory of the Halq'eméylem-speaking peoples. We express our gratitude and respect for the honour of living and working in Stó:lo Tém:éxw (Stó:lo Land; Stó:lo World). In all that we do, UFV strives to support and honour the Stó:lo peoples goals of self-determination and well-being on these lands. A commitment to Indigenization and Reconciliation is core to our institutional Vision and Integrated Strategic Plan: IYAQAWTXW - which means House of Transformation. This commitment includes the goal of centering Indigenous ways of knowing throughout our organization, recognizing our responsibilities to community, and a multi-year plan to increase the number of Indigenous faculty, staff, and administrators working at UFV.

UFV has campus locations in Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, and Hope in the beautiful British Columbia, and in Chandigarh, India. Recognized as one of BC's top employers, UFV offers a combination of career and lifestyle benefits. Join a team of 1,400 passionate professionals who value integrity, inclusivity and excellence. At UFV, you will serve a vibrant community and shape the future of 15,000 students.

Indigenization, equity, and diversity are essential to our work as a university. A diverse community fosters the inclusion of voices that have been historically underrepresented and marginalized. At UFV, we are committed to recruiting a diverse workforce that represents the community we proudly serve. We encourage applications from Indigenous peoples, members of groups that experience discrimination due to race, colour, place of origin, ancestry, and/or religion, persons who identify as women and 2SLGBTQ+, and persons with disabilities. We invite applicants to complete a confidential self-identification survey as part of the application process. All questions are voluntary, with an option to decline to answer. Information will be used to support efforts to broaden the diversity of the recruitment process, and results are not shared with the selection committee. Inquiries about the survey may be directed to careers@ufv.ca. Learn more about our commitment to diversity and inclusion.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority. In an effort to be both environmentally and fiscally responsible, UFV will contact only candidates receiving an interview. We thank all applicants for considering UFV for employment. Shortlisted applicants may be required to undergo a criminal record check and/ or a verification of their education credentials.

UFV is committed to the principle of equity in employment.