Procurement Manager

BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo); Vancouver; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo) is seeking an experienced Procurement Manager to lead operational procurement services for major venues in British Columbia. You will oversee high‑value sourcing from planning through award and stay hands‑on in complex bids, ensuring compliance with public‑sector rules while guiding a small, high‑performing team.

You will partner with IT, Legal, Facilities, and Finance, shape RFx strategies, and mentor staff on procurement best practices.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive procurement experience.
• Experience leading or supervising a small procurement team.
• Advanced knowledge of public-sector procurement frameworks and RFx methodologies.
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex and high-risk construction and operational procurements from planning through award.
• Oversee end‑to‑end competitive bid processes (RFx strategy, evaluation governance, negotiations, and award recommendations).
• Provide expert guidance on procurement strategy, contracting approaches, and policy interpretation.
• Partner with business units on scope development, evaluation outcomes, and contract approvals.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure best value while managing risk and ensuring compliance.
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership, workload management, and direction to procurement staff.
• Coach and mentor team members on public‑sector procurement practices and professional growth.
• Review procurement documentation and recommendations to ensure quality and compliance.
• Support onboarding and promote consistent procurement standards across the team.
• Work cross‑functionally with IT, Legal, Facilities, Finance, and other departments on complex sourcing initiatives.
• Serve as a key point of contact for procurement‑related matters and issue escalation.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and awareness of market conditions.
• Ensure full compliance with corporate policy, public‑sector legislation, and ethical standards.
• Maintain procurement documentation, audit readiness, and risk oversight.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, templates, and service delivery.
• Support social procurement initiatives and sustainable sourcing strategies.

Skills

Procurement leadership

RFx methodologies

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Education

University degree in Business Administration or related field

SCMP designation preferred

Job description

PavCo is the owner and operator of two of Canada’s premier venues for events, BC Place Stadium and the Vancouver Convention Centre.

BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo), owner and operator of BC Place Stadium and the Vancouver Convention Centre, is seeking an experienced and strategic Procurement Manager to lead operational procurement services and guide a small, high-performing team. This role plays a critical part in delivering complex construction and operational procurements in alignment with corporate policy and the Province of British Columbia’s procurement standards.

You will remain hands‑on in higher-risk and high‑value sourcing initiatives while providing leadership, oversight, and advisory support to internal stakeholders. If you thrive in a regulated environment, enjoy negotiating strong outcomes, and bring a collaborative leadership style, this is an opportunity to make meaningful impact across major venue operations and capital projects.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Lead complex and high-risk construction and operational procurements from planning through award.
• Oversee end‑to‑end competitive bid processes (RFx strategy, evaluation governance, negotiations, and award recommendations).
• Provide expert guidance on procurement strategy, contracting approaches, and policy interpretation.
• Partner with business units on scope development, evaluation outcomes, and contract approvals.
• Negotiate with suppliers to secure best value while managing risk and ensuring compliance.
• Provide day‑to‑day leadership, workload management, and direction to procurement staff.
• Coach and mentor team members on public‑sector procurement practices and professional growth.
• Review procurement documentation and recommendations to ensure quality and compliance.
• Support onboarding and promote consistent procurement standards across the team.
• Work cross‑functionally with IT, Legal, Facilities, Finance, and other departments on complex sourcing initiatives.
• Serve as a key point of contact for procurement‑related matters and issue escalation.
• Maintain strong supplier relationships and awareness of market conditions.
• Ensure full compliance with corporate policy, public‑sector legislation, and ethical standards.
• Maintain procurement documentation, audit readiness, and risk oversight.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, templates, and service delivery.
• Support social procurement initiatives and sustainable sourcing strategies.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• University degree in Business Administration or a related field.
• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5–7 years of progressive procurement experience.
• Experience leading or supervising a small procurement team.
• Demonstrated success managing complex competitive bids across goods, construction, and services.
• Advanced knowledge of public‑sector procurement frameworks and RFx methodologies.
• Strong understanding of contracting strategies, governance, and risk management in regulated environments.
• Proven ability to oversee multiple procurement initiatives with accuracy, consistency, and professionalism.
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation and stakeholder management skills.

The salary range for this position is $85,000 – $95,000