Manager, Procurement

CANARIE; Ottawa; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 162,000; Full time

Job summary

CANARIE seeks a Manager, Procurement to lead procurement activities across CANARIE, aligning purchases with policy and collaborating with cross-functional teams. This full-time role supports responsible, transparent, and effective buying decisions for the organization.

The position manages procurement of goods and services (technical solutions, hardware, software, professional services, and corporate services) and oversees RFIs/RFQs/RFPs, policies, vendor relations, and KPI reporting.

Qualifications

• College diploma or university degree in Business or a suitable combination of education, experience, or other relevant training.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive procurement experience.
• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation preferred.
• Experience with technology vendors is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Partner with teams across CANARIE to lead complex procurement initiatives, from planning and sourcing through to contract award, while supporting responsible, transparent, and effective purchasing decisions.
• Procure goods and services, including technical solutions, hardware, software, professional services, and corporate services.
• Prepare and issue procurement documents, including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
• Manage and evolve CANARIE's procurement policy processes and third-party risk management practices.
• Manage vendor relationships, contract renewals, and negotiations.
• Develop procurement reporting, including metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve procurement processes, tools, and templates to make procurement easier, clearer, and more efficient for teams across CANARIE.
• Provide procurement advice that supports value for money, ethical practices, and CANARIE's objectives.
• Travel may occasionally be required.
• Other related duties and responsibilities, as required.

Skills

Trusted advisor

Relationship management

Time management

Policy interpretation

Procurement reporting

Risk management

Education

College diploma or university degree in Business

SCMP designation preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Procurement platforms

Job description

CANARIE connects Canada to the world. Our programs equip researchers, students, and startups in Canada to excel on the global stage.

Together with our 13 provincial and territorial partners, we form Canada's National Research and Education Network (NREN). This ultra-high-speed network connects Canada's researchers, educators, and innovators to each other and to global data, technology, and colleagues.

To strengthen the security of Canada's research and education sector, we collaborate with our partners in the NREN, government, academia, and the private sector to fund, implement, and support cybersecurity initiatives. We also provide identity management services to the academic community through eduroam and identity and access management services.

Established in 1993, CANARIE is a non-profit corporation, with most of our funding provided by the Government of Canada.

Who We Are

We're a small team of dedicated thinkers, innovators, and problem-solvers. Our team is positive,

passionate, and collaborative.

We work with Canada's higher-ed community and government partners to ensure that Canada's researchers benefit from the technologies and tools that are critical to their success. Together with our partners across the country, we work to ensure that Canada leads in research and innovation.

The Position: Manager, Procurement

The Manager, Procurement is accountable for leading procurement activities across CANARIE and plays a key role in supporting responsible, transparent, and effective purchasing decisions. Working closely with teams across the organization, this role helps ensure procurement practices align with CANARIE's Procurement Policy.

This is a full-time, term position through December 2027 and is intended to provide coverage during a maternity leave. The role reports to CANARIE's Senior Director, Finance and Operations.

The salary range for this role is between $125,000 to $162,000.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with teams across CANARIE to lead complex procurement initiatives, from planning and sourcing through to contract award, while supporting responsible, transparent, and effective purchasing decisions.
• Procure goods and services, including technical solutions, hardware, software, professional services, and corporate services.
• Prepare and issue procurement documents, including RFIs, RFQs, and RFPs.
• Manage and evolve CANARIE's procurement policy processes and third-party risk management practices.
• Manage vendor relationships, contract renewals, and negotiations.
• Develop procurement reporting, including metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve procurement processes, tools, and templates to make procurement easier, clearer, and more efficient for teams across CANARIE.
• Provide procurement advice that supports value for money, ethical practices, and CANARIE's objectives.
• Travel may occasionally be required.
• Other related duties and responsibilities, as required.

The Ideal Candidate

To excel at CANARIE, you have a demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively on teams and are also an energetic self-starter with the self-motivation to work independently. You have excellent oral and written communication skills, and can count time management, problem solving, and managing multiple priorities as your strengths. You also share a dedication to CANARIE's core values: service, teamwork, inclusion, innovation, quality, and integrity.

What You Bring

Education and Experience

• College diploma or university degree in Business or a suitable combination of education, experience, or other relevant training.
• Minimum of 7 years of progressive procurement experience.
• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation preferred.
• Experience with technology vendors is desirable.

Skills

• Ability to act as a trusted advisor, understand needs, identify risks, and co-develop procurement strategies.
• Excellent relationship management and customer service focused.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple procurement initiatives, deadlines, and priorities.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
• Ability to develop procurement reporting and KPls.
• Knowledge of third-party risk management practices and ethical procurement.
• Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite.
• Working knowledge of ERP applications and procurement platforms.

Come Work with Us

We are committed to employment equity and encourage anyone who can contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process.

We thank all applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.