Manager, Procurement

Seneca Polytechnic; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 111,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Polytechnic seeks an experienced Manager, Procurement to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management and contract governance in a large public-sector environment. You will drive RFx/tender processes, manage supplier performance, and ensure procurement compliance across academic and administrative teams.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, risk assessment, and process improvement to support student success while stewarding public funds. Hybrid work is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years in procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management or related field.
• Post-secondary degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance or related field.
• Professional procurement designation or active progress toward one.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management: lead tenders and RFx processes across departments.
• Procurement Operations: manage PO approvals and requisition processes with compliance.
• Compliance directives: monitor directives and ensure adherence to policy and ethics.
• Supplier governance: develop SLAs, KPIs, scorecards, and governance frameworks.
• Internal collaboration: liaise with Legal and internal departments on procurement matters.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

Supplier negotiations

Stakeholder management

Procurement analytics

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Professional procurement designation or progress toward one (e.g., CSCMP/OPBA/CPPO)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Join the Renewed Seneca, The Next Seneca.

At Seneca Polytechnic, we offer a flexible working environment that supports innovative thinking and encourages exploring new ideas and approaches. As we adapt to an ever-changing landscape, we continue to promote opportunities for career growth and development. We focus on health and well-being in all ways to provide great employee experience.

Seneca Polytechnic at a Glance

At Seneca Polytechnic, we are committed to delivering exceptional learning experiences that prepare students for success in an evolving world. Our employees play a vital role in supporting student achievement, operational excellence, and innovation across the institution.

As Manager, Procurement, you will help ensure that Seneca’s academic and administrative teams have access to the goods and services they need to deliver outstanding experiences for students, employees, and the broader community. This is an exciting opportunity for a procurement professional who enjoys building strong partnerships, navigating complex procurement environments, and influencing strategic decisions that support institutional priorities. The role combines strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier engagement, compliance oversight, and process improvement within a large and dynamic public-sector environment.

Responsibilities

Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management

• Research, develop and prepare tenders, RFXs (i.e.; Request for Quotations {RFQs}, Request for Proposals {RFPs} for all departments.
• Manage the entire RFx/Tender process, i.e. meet with internal stakeholders to identify the scope/requirement, consult on the Procurement process and related timelines, provide coaching on expected outcomes, advise and manage complex analysis to help with the evaluation/supplier selection process
• Develop awards and maintain the contracts created through the tender process (RFP, RFQ, RFI, RFSQ). Liaise with prospective suppliers to ensure full transparency, fair and open competition.
• Supplier Management/Governance: Develop and monitor the SLAs, KPIs, Scorecard review sessions, governance frameworks and strategic business partnerships to ensure Suppliers adhere to service levels in contract
• Act as a lead resource for operational initiatives and provide advice and solutions for the Procurement of goods and services
• Act as the liaison between Legal and the Supplier with internal departments on all Procurement related matters. This includes proactively engaging internal departments in advance of contract expiration to work on sourcing strategies
• Manage highly sensitive and confidential projects that directly involve the staff, Senior Executives and Human Resources.

Procurement Operations

• Monitor MTCU and BPS directives for compliance and update and ensure adherence to the Procurement Policy & Procedures and practices and ethics
• Manage Purchase Order approval process
• Monitor and manage on-line requisitions;
• Audit requisitions to ensure compliance with BPS Directives, Policy & Procedures and all Government regulations;
• Conduct market research to acquire goods and/or services in the most cost-effective way,
• Process requisitions to signed purchase orders once above steps are thoroughly conducted and requisition has been approved by all signing authority levels
• Ensure that Procurement requirements are met while adhering to Board policy, BPS

Procurement Directives, ethical and legal Procurement practices

• Resolve issues when improper Procurement Policy & Procedures have not been followed
• The effective and efficient servicing of the Procurement requests within the guidelines of the Signing Authority and Procurement Policy & Procedures

What You Bring to Seneca

• Minimum of seven (7) years in procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management, supplier negotiations, or a related field, ideally within the broader public sector
• A post‑secondary diploma or degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance, or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A professional procurement designation such as CSCMP, OPBA, or CPPO, or active progress toward obtaining one.
• Strong knowledge of competitive procurement processes, procurement legislation, public sector compliance requirements, and ethical purchasing practices.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities, navigate complex stakeholder environments, and make sound business decisions.
• Excellent relationship-building, communication, negotiation, and influencing skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities, with the confidence to evaluate risk, interpret supplier submissions, and develop practical solutions.
• Experience using enterprise business systems and Microsoft Office applications to support procurement operations and reporting.

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact across Seneca by helping teams acquire the resources they need to support learning, innovation, and student success while ensuring responsible stewardship of public funds.

Job Details

External Posting Date: September 25, 2026
External Closing Date: October 16, 2026
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Hours: 37.5 hours/week
Work Type: Hybrid
Shift: Monday to Friday (9:00 AM - 5:00 PM)
Ideal Start Date: As soon as possible
End Date:
Number of Openings: 1
Posting Intent: Immediate Need
Pay Range: Admin Pay Grade C: $110,636 - $149,357 (Hiring Range: $110,636 - $129,996)
Job Category: Administrative
Pre‑Employment Verification Process: Administrative and Support Positions: For Administrative and Support roles, Seneca conducts standard pre‑employment verification after a conditional offer of employment is made. Faculty & Teaching Positions: For professor positions, we require copies of official transcripts directly from the issuing institution or credential evaluation from World Education Services (WES) or International Credential Assessment Service (ICAS). However, we recommend that candidates gather any supporting documentation (e.g., unofficial transcripts, scan of credentials) in advance to support their applications in the event that they are successful in the hiring process. The compensation step will be determined based on receiving and verifying relevant formal education through official transcripts and relevant work experience, in accordance with the salary placement calculation process.

Seneca Polytechnic at a Glance

Seneca is Canada’s leading, and Ontario's first, polytechnic with more than 40,000 full-time students and 18,500 part-time students. Since opening our doors for the first time more than 55 years ago, we remain dedicated to getting our students career and world-ready.

None of this happens without the exceptional employees of Seneca – the faculty, support staff and administrators – who show their commitment to our students and their success every day. The student experience. The employee experience. The community experience. The Seneca experience is a differentiator.

Our Commitment

We are proud to be building the equitable Seneca, and welcome applications from candidates who can contribute to the diversity of lived experiences, perspectives, and approaches. Joining Seneca means being part of an inclusive community working hard to dismantle barriers to access, student success, and employee potential. Learn more about how we are building an equitable Seneca

Accessibility

Seneca is committed to making employment opportunities accessible in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. Upon request, accommodation will be provided in all parts of the application and hiring process. If you require accommodation, please contact [e-mail].