Strategic Procurement Manager | Hybrid

Seneca Polytechnic; Toronto; Hybrid; CAD 111,000 - 149,000; Full time

Job summary

Seneca Polytechnic seeks an experienced Manager, Procurement to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management and contract governance in a large public-sector environment. You will drive RFx/tender processes, manage supplier performance, and ensure procurement compliance across academic and administrative teams.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, risk assessment, and process improvement to support student success while stewarding public funds. Hybrid work is offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven years in procurement, strategic sourcing, contract management or related field.
• Post-secondary degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Finance or related field.
• Professional procurement designation or active progress toward one.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Sourcing & Supplier Management: lead tenders and RFx processes across departments.
• Procurement Operations: manage PO approvals and requisition processes with compliance.
• Compliance directives: monitor directives and ensure adherence to policy and ethics.
• Supplier governance: develop SLAs, KPIs, scorecards, and governance frameworks.
• Internal collaboration: liaise with Legal and internal departments on procurement matters.

Skills

Strategic sourcing

Contract management

Supplier negotiations

Stakeholder management

Procurement analytics

Education

Post-secondary diploma or degree in Business or Supply Chain Management

Professional procurement designation or progress toward one (e.g., CSCMP/OPBA/CPPO)

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Job description

Seneca Polytechnic seeks an experienced Manager, Procurement to lead strategic sourcing, supplier management and contract governance in a large public-sector environment. You will drive RFx/tender processes, manage supplier performance, and ensure procurement compliance across academic and administrative teams.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, risk assessment, and process improvement to support student success while stewarding public funds. Hybrid work is offered.