Manager, Procurement

Pacific Blue Cross; Burnaby; Hybrid; CAD 93,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading not-for-profit health benefits provider in Burnaby is seeking a Manager, Procurement to oversee enterprise-wide procurement strategies. You will lead vendor negotiations, ensure compliance, and manage procurement processes while fostering relationships. The ideal candidate has 5 to 8 years of experience in procurement and strong leadership skills. This role offers a competitive salary and a hybrid work environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Paid vacation starting at 4 weeks

Hybrid work environment

Generous benefits including health and dental

8% pension contribution without employee input

Onsite gym and Employee Family Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 5 to 8 years of experience in procurement, contract management, or sourcing.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of PIPA, data security, and risk management.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide procurement strategies.
• Oversee procurement activities, including planning, sourcing, and negotiation.
• Build relationships with vendors and resolve issues.

Skills

Procurement strategies

Vendor relationship management

Contract negotiation

Compliance management

Risk mitigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration

CPSM certification or master's degree (preferred)

Job description

Manager, Procurement

Requisition #2436004 | Job Location: Canada-British Columbia-Burnaby | Job Stream: Management | Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time | Salary / Rate: $93,900.00 - $129,100.00 / Year | Number of Positions: 1 | Start Date: ASAP | Posting Date: 05-Aug-2025 | Travel Required: Not Required | Educational Requirements: Bachelor's Degree | Languages Required: English

About Pacific Blue Cross

Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) has been British Columbia's leading benefits provider for over 80 years. We are an independent, not-for-profit society with strong roots in BC’s health care system. We provide health, dental, life, disability, and travel coverage to 1 in 3 British Columbians through employee group plans and individual plans.

We are committed to making health care sustainable for all British Columbians. Through our PBC Health Foundation, we fund projects that improve health outcomes related to mental health and wellbeing, as well as the prevention and/or management of chronic disease. We seek individuals eager to make a difference and grow their careers with us.

Perks

• Flexible working hours of 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday (i.e., 37.5 hours per week).
• Paid vacation starting at 4 weeks per year, increasing with years of service.
• Hybrid work environment (combination of office and remote work).
• Generous benefits, including extended health, dental, and life insurance; some premiums may be fully paid by PBC.
• PBC contributes 8% of your base salary to a Defined Contribution pension plan, with no employee contribution required.
• Onsite gym, cafeteria, and access to virtual doctors/counsellors 24/7 via our Employee Family Assistance Program.

About the Position

• Seeking a permanent Manager, Procurement to join our Contract and Procurement Services team.
• Salary will be determined based on skills, education, and experience within the range of $93,900 – $129,100 per year.

If you’re interested in driving procurement excellence and building vendor partnerships at Pacific Blue Cross, we want to hear from you. This role oversees enterprise-wide non-IT procurement and contract management activities that impact organizational goals, guiding a team in planning, sourcing, negotiating, and implementing procurement strategies to deliver savings, mitigate risk, and ensure compliance.

We offer competitive compensation, work-life balance, and a workplace culture that values health, wellness, diversity, ongoing education, sustainability, and community engagement.

This role currently offers a hybrid work model: 4 days remote and 1 day at our Burnaby head office. Apply this week to be considered.

Key Ways This Position Makes An Impact

The Manager, Procurement will lead enterprise-wide procurement strategies, foster vendor relationships, and ensure cost savings, risk mitigation, and compliance organization-wide.

You will manage procurement activities such as planning, sourcing, negotiation, and contract implementation, aligning with organizational and regulatory standards.

Collaborating with internal stakeholders, you will secure favorable contract terms, manage risks, and oversee the full contract lifecycle from drafting to renewal and support.

As the primary liaison with vendors, you will build relationships, resolve issues, and improve vendor performance and service delivery.

You will support business units during vendor transitions and new service or product implementations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.

Staying current on procurement best practices, regulations, and emerging tools, you will introduce innovative approaches to enhance processes and deliver value.

Responsibilities include overseeing procurement processes, including RFP development, implementation, and management, ensuring effective purchasing operations.

Key Experiences You Bring To This Role

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, finance, or related field.
• Strong understanding of PIPA, data security, and risk management in third-party contracts.
• Familiarity with legal, regulatory, and compliance aspects of vendor contracting.
• 5 to 8 years of experience in procurement, contract management, or sourcing, including managing multiple projects and negotiations.
• At least 3 years of leadership experience.

Preferred qualifications include experience in healthcare or benefits insurance, working in regulated industries, CPSM certification, or a master's degree in related fields.