Procurement Officer, Enterprise Procurement

University of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; Hybrid; CAD 53,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Saskatchewan is seeking a Procurement Officer to support faculty, staff and researchers by providing strategic advice, guidance and execution of procurement activities.

Working in Enterprise Procurement, you will collaborate with colleges and units to assess needs, guide vendor selection, and ensure source-to-pay processes are completed in compliance with university policies. This role offers remote/hybrid flexibility within guidelines.

Qualifications

• Experience in procurement, administrative, or customer service role.
• Strong problem solving and negotiation skills with successful outcomes.
• Experience in diverse and inclusive environments required.
• Familiarity with e-procurement processes and systems.
• Public procurement experience is an asset but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support source-to-pay cycle from procurement requests to completion.
• Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders.
• Execute and record purchase orders per approved terms.
• Negotiate with vendors to achieve best value.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and improve processes.
• Assist cross-functional teams for seamless procure-to-pay.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Customer service

Analytical skills

Negotiation

ERP experience

MS Excel

SharePoint

Collaboration

Education

SCMP designation

Post-secondary education

Tools

ERP system

MS Office

SharePoint

Job description

The University of Saskatchewan has some of the most innovative people doing groundbreaking research and pedagogy. The Procurement Officer is a key member of the Enterprise Procurement team that provides strategic analysis and support to colleges and units in order to procure the goods and services they need to achieve their goals, while balancing value, timeliness, risk, and cost.

Primary Purpose:

The purpose of this position is to support faculty, staff, and researchers across the university in meeting their procurement and logistical needs through the provision of advice, guidance, execution, and exceptional service.

Nature of Work:

Working in a cross-functional team environment, the Procurement Officer is accountable for collaborating with colleges/units to facilitate the procurement process by assessing needs, gathering requirements, guiding vendor selection, and supporting the effective execution of the contracting processes within established thresholds in accordance with university policy and guidelines and relevant legislation. Also, this position offers feedback and potential solutions for process improvements that support continuous enhancements to the service performance of Enterprise Procurement.

Accountabilities:

• Ensure requests for the procurement of goods, services, and construction that are received are supported through to completion of the source to pay cycle, including verifying and obtaining the appropriate authorizations.
• Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Execute and record purchase orders based on approved terms and conditions or agreements while ensuring due diligence in the procurement process.
• Negotiate with vendors and partners to achieve best value for the university.
• Proactively seek opportunities to add value to the university, through cost savings, revenue generation, enhanced value for money, higher quality services, or any similar opportunity.
• Liaise with colleagues and stakeholders to ensure seamless, timely and efficient resolution and/or routing of outstanding procurement enquiries and associated administrative processing.
• Respond to and resolve procurement enquiries and associated administrative processes through use of multiple procurement and supply management resources and tracking systems, software applications and technical support tools (e.g., knowledge base, case management system).
• Support the implementation of category management and category strategies developed by Category Specialists.
• Evaluate processes and identify opportunities to continually improve Enterprise Procurement services and operations.
• Work effectively with cross-functional teams to ensure a seamless procure to pay process and experience.
• Reduce institutional and contract risk by remaining current with and adhering to university policies, guidelines and processes, collective agreements and relevant legislation including trends that may have an impact on procurement.

Qualifications

Education:

Completion of a relevant post-secondary program. An SCMP designation, or work towards one, would be considered an asset. An equivalent combination of education and directly related experience may be considered.

Experience:

• Experience in a procurement, administrative, or customer service role is ideal.
• Demonstrated use of problem solving, and negotiation skills with successful outcomes.
• Experience working in a diverse and inclusive environment is required.
• Familiarity with e-procurement processes and systems is considered an asset.
• Experience with public procurement considered an asset, but not required.

Skills:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral; strong customer service skills; demonstrated proficiency in analytical and negotiation skills; demonstrated ability to problem solve under deadline pressures and competing priorities; demonstrated ability in handling procurement within an ERP system; proven Microsoft Office application skills, including SharePoint and expert MS Excel skills; case management system experience would be considered an asset; and demonstrated collaboration capabilities within a team environment.

Department:

Enterprise Procurement

Status:

Term 12 months with the possibility of extension

Employment Group:

ASPA

Shift:

Mon-Fri, 8:00am - 4:30pm

Full Time Equivalent (FTE):

1.0

Salary:

The salary range, based on 1.0 FTE, is $53,091.00 - 82,954.00 per annum. The starting salary will be commensurate with education and experience.

Salary Family (if applicable):

Specialist Professional

Salary Phase/Band:

Phase 1

Posted Date:

10/5/2026

Closing Date:

10/19/2026 at 6:00 pm CST

Number of Openings:

1

Work Location:

May be eligible for hybrid work under the terms of USask's Alternative Workspace Guidelines

The University of Saskatchewan aspires to be what the world needs and embraces equity, diversity and inclusion as foundational to excellence and innovation. We actively seek to create a welcoming environment where all individuals feel empowered to thrive, contribute, and grow. Applications from equity-deserving groups are encouraged as part of our ongoing efforts to reflect the diversity of the communities we serve: EDI Framework for Action .

We continue to grow our partnerships with Indigenous communities across the province, nationally, and internationally and value the unique perspective that Indigenous employees provide to strengthen these relationships. Verification of Indigenous Membership/Citizenship at the University of Saskatchewan is led and determined by the deybwewin | taapwaywin | tapwewin: Indigenous Truth policy and the Standing Committee in accordance with the processes developed to enact the policy. Successful candidates that assert Indigenous membership/citizenship will be asked to complete the verification process of Indigenous membership/citizenship with documentation.

The University of Saskatchewan provides an accessible and inclusive workplace. Should you require support through any stage of the recruitment process, please contact us for assistance.