Associate Director Procurement Governance & Compliance

Winchesters; Mississauga; Hybrid; CAD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent Canadian organization in Mississauga is seeking an Associate Director of Procurement Governance & Compliance. The successful candidate will lead governance frameworks, compliance monitoring, and training development while fostering a diverse and inclusive team culture. This full-time role requires over 8 years of strategic procurement experience and exceptional communication skills. The position operates in a hybrid work model, aiming for sustainable procurement and strong stakeholder relationships.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of strategic procurement experience.
• Experience in developing procurement strategies and policies.
• Ability to communicate complex procurement strategies clearly.

Responsibilities

• Own and enhance procurement governance frameworks.
• Lead compliance monitoring and controls.
• Develop and deliver training programs.
• Champion change and communications.
• Manage conflicts of interest processes.
• Drive social procurement initiatives.
• Lead and inspire a high-performing team.

Skills

Strategic procurement experience

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Job description

Associate Director Procurement Governance & Compliance

Mississauga, Ontario – Hybrid (3 days in the office)

Base pay range

CA$140,000.00/yr - CA$150,000.00/yr

Our client is a huge Canadian organisation who are in the middle of a Procurement transformation. Led by one of the strongest Heads of Procurement in Canada, they are redeveloping the Sourcing team which has led to a number of job vacancies.

Reporting to the Head of Procurement, the Associate Director, Procurement Governance & Compliance will lead the procurement governance and compliance mandate. You will ensure seamless delivery of best practices in policy development, training, document management, and compliance, while driving transformation and risk reduction across procurement operations.

Responsibilities

• Own and enhance procurement governance frameworks, consolidating policies and procedures into a single, accessible document.
• Lead compliance monitoring and controls, designing frameworks and overseeing audits.
• Develop and deliver training programs, including playbooks, e-learning, and onboarding materials.
• Champion change and communications, curating governance content for internal and external stakeholders.
• Establish structured procurement intake and pipeline planning, ensuring visibility and prioritization.
• Manage conflicts of interest processes, mitigating risks and ensuring transparency.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders, fostering strong relationships and market engagement.
• Drive social procurement initiatives, including sustainability and supplier diversity.
• Lead and inspire a team, creating a high-performing, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• 8+ years strategic procurement experience
• Experience of developing procurement strategies, procedures and policies
• Ability to lead high-performing teams, influence senior stakeholders, and communicate complex procurement strategies clearly
• Impeccable communication skills – both verbal and written

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Purchasing and Supply Chain

Industries: Government Administration, Government Relations Services, and Business Consulting and Services