Senior Procurement Strategist

The University of British Columbia; Kelowna; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of British Columbia Okanagan campus is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to lead procurement activities with a focus on cost effectiveness and compliance with all applicable laws and university policies.

Reporting to the Manager Supply Management, you will manage tenders, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationships, while mentoring Procurement Sourcing staff and promoting sustainable procurement practices across departments.

Qualifications

• University degree in a relevant discipline.
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one’s own.
• Demonstrates a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Responsibilities

• Tendering processes.
• Strategic procurement of equipment, services and supplies.
• Supporting supplier relationships.
• Providing expertise and guidance to staff engaged in supply chain activities.

Education

University degree in a relevant discipline.

Tools

Workday

Bonfire

BC Bid

Conga

Salesforce

Job description

The University of British Columbia Okanagan campus is seeking a Senior Procurement Officer to lead procurement activities with a focus on cost effectiveness and compliance with all applicable laws and university policies.

Reporting to the Manager Supply Management, you will manage tenders, strategic sourcing, and supplier relationships, while mentoring Procurement Sourcing staff and promoting sustainable procurement practices across departments.