Senior Sourcing & Contracts Lead

MacEwan University; Edmonton; On-site; CAD 76,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MacEwan University in Edmonton seeks a Team Lead, Sourcing to provide strategic and operational leadership for its Procurement Sourcing Team. You will oversee competitive procurement and contract administration, mentor staff, and ensure compliant, value‑driven sourcing processes aligned with governance frameworks.

The role involves risk assessment, complex negotiations, and reporting on cost and supplier performance, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Commerce, or related field.
• SCMP designation or equivalent.
• 7+ years of procurement experience including leading bids, negotiations, and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Perform risk assessments on high‑risk bids and agreements; incorporate mitigation into procurement planning.
• Lead complex, high‑value contracts; oversee changes, performance obligations and risks.
• Lead complex negotiations for high‑risk procurements with stakeholders; ensure alignment with obligations.
• Provide stewardship over procurement and contract processes for goods and services for MacEwan University.
• Analyze spend data to report on cost, supplier performance, and market conditions; report to Director.
• Administer external sourcing platforms (Euna/Bonfire); ensure postings and templates comply with public-sector rules.
• Monitor supplier performance and drive corrective actions; support continuous improvement.
• Coach and mentor team members on procurement strategies and policies; identify growth opportunities.
• Identify process improvements and support implementation; escalate operational risks as needed.
• Provide supervisory oversight for the Procurement Sourcing Team, including recruitment and coaching.

Skills

Procurement policies

Contract law

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Team leadership

Project management

Risk assessment

Data analysis

Public sector procurement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or related field

SCMP designation

Tools

Euna Procurement (Bonfire)

Google Workspace

MS Office

Contract Lifecycle Management software

E-Procurement Solutions

PeopleSoft

Job description

MacEwan University in Edmonton seeks a Team Lead, Sourcing to provide strategic and operational leadership for its Procurement Sourcing Team. You will oversee competitive procurement and contract administration, mentor staff, and ensure compliant, value‑driven sourcing processes aligned with governance frameworks.

The role involves risk assessment, complex negotiations, and reporting on cost and supplier performance, with a strong focus on continuous improvement and stakeholder collaboration.