Senior Procurement Specialist (Contract position)

TSA The Salvation Army TSA; Toronto; On-site; CAD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit organization in Toronto seeks a Property & Facilities procurement Category Manager to lead sourcing strategies and manage supplier relationships. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's Degree, 3-5 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in procurement tools. This role focuses on achieving best value for the organization while ensuring ethical practices. Offering a competitive salary range and involvement in community service initiatives.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of category manager experience preferably in non-profit sector.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills.
• Skilled in stakeholder management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute category plans that achieve TSA's objectives.
• Lead strategic procurement initiatives and manage supplier performance.
• Implement procurement strategies in collaboration with the Director of Procurement.

Skills

SAP Materials Management

Purchasing

Procurement

Vendor Management

Contract Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Accounting

Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Office 365

Job description

Who We Are

For more than 130 years The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church each year we help more than 2 million people providing necessities such as food clothing and addition we support people experiencing unemployment addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission vision and values of hope service dignity and stewardship. As a faith- and values-based organization we hire and serve people of all backgrounds and walks of life - there is a place for everyone to belong here.

Mission Statement

The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world.

Job Description

Job Summary

The Property & Facilities procurement Category Manager will lead the sourcing and Procurement strategy for a wide range of Property & Facilities Centre of procurement excellence. Procurement categories covering: Projects Compliance Reactive Energy Facilities Environmental Net zero waste & washroom Security Catering & Cleaning Textile recycling Governance total facilities management Clinical Waste / Nursing.

Responsible for one Category Specialist with depth of market expertise in order to support and advise senior stakeholders across the range of category business functions. Develop and execute category plans that achieve The Salvation Army's (TSA) objectives achieving the best value for TSA whilst managing procurement risk.

Key Accountabilities

• Lead strategic procurement initiatives by developing and executing the Building and Facilities Category Plan.
• Act as the main liaison for senior stakeholders across functional areas within your portfolio.
• Implement procurement strategies and policies in collaboration with the Director of Procurement to ensure high-quality services.
• Conduct detailed market and supplier analysis to inform planning and identify best value opportunities.
• Manage risk actively maintaining updated contract databases and contingency plans for volatile markets.
• Ensure ethical sourcing practices minimizing financial contractual and reputational risks.
• Foster a strong organizational culture and business relationships to enhance The Salvation Army's reputation.
• Oversee full sourcing lifecycle from strategy to supplier negotiation contract management and implementation.
• Promote procurement excellence through governance commercial insight and effective business case development.
• Drive savings and value creation managing supplier performance and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Education and Experience Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Business or Accounting; or College degree / diploma in finance and accounting.
• Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) is an asset.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel worksheet) Office 365 Microsoft Outlook Windows 10 Operating System and various databases.
• 3-5 years of category manager experience preferably in non-profit sector
• Extensive Supplier Relationship Management with proven expertise in high-spend high-risk procurement including GDPR compliance in software contracts.
• Proficient in end-to-end sourcing including running tenders RFPs and contract drafting across various categories.
• Strong project planning and delivery capabilities with consistent track record in managing complex procurement projects.
• Effective in resolving procurement-related issues with demonstrated problem-solving skills and resilience.
• Achieves cost savings and KPIs consistently delivering individual targets and measurable outcomes.
• Skilled in stakeholder management building relationships across diverse internal and external groups.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills both written and verbal with the ability to influence outcomes.
• Commercial and analytical acumen with sound financial understanding and applied mathematical skills.
• Organized and adaptable capable of multitasking while maintaining professionalism integrity and ethical standards.
• Committed to values showing respect for the mission and principles of The Salvation Army.

Compensation

The target hiring range for this position is $58,477.54 to $73,096.93 with a maximum of $87,716.32. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions internal equity and candidate experience skills and qualifications relevant to the role.

The Salvation Army will provide reasonable accommodation upon request. Please email if you have a need for any accommodation and we will be pleased to discuss this with you.

Required Experience

Senior IC

Key Skills

SAP Materials Management, Purchasing, Procurement, Vendor Management, Employee Evaluation, HR Sourcing, Supply Chain Experience, Federal Aviation Regulations, Supplier Management, Contract Negotiation, negotiation, Contracts

Employment Type: Full-Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: 58477 - 73096