Manager, Procurement
Job Description
Description
About Us
CANARIE connects Canada to the world. Our programs equip researchers, students, and startups in Canada to excel on the global stage.
Together with our 13 provincial and territorial partners, we form Canada’s National Research and Education Network (NREN). This ultra-high-speed network connects Canada’s researchers, educators, and innovators to each other and to global data, technology, and colleagues.
To strengthen the security of Canada’s research and education sector, we collaborate with our partners in the NREN, government, academia, and the private sector to fund, implement, and support cybersecurity initiatives. We also provide identity management services to the academic community and boost Canada’s startups with cloud resources and expertise in emerging technologies.
Established in 1993, CANARIE is a non-profit corporation, with most of our funding provided by the Government of Canada.
Who We Are
We’re a small team of dedicated thinkers, innovators, and problem-solvers. Our team is positive, passionate, and collaborative.
We work with Canada’s higher-ed community, private sector, and government partners to ensure that Canada’s bright researchers and entrepreneurs benefit from the technologies and tools that are critical to their success. Together with our partners across the country, we work to ensure that Canada leads in research and innovation.
The Position: Manager, Procurement
The Manager, Procurement is accountable for managing procurement activities across the organization in alignment with CANARIE’s Procurement Policy.
This is a full-time, permanent position that reports to the Senior Director, Finance and Operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Managing the procurement processes, including implementing, planning, and managing end-to-end procurement
- Build strong relationships with staff and suppliers
- Procure goods and services including technical solutions, lease agreements, hardware, software, and general office, etc.
- Manage complex procurement initiatives across multiple departments
- Prepare and issue procurement documents, including Request for Quotes and Request for Proposals
- Support vendor agreements, renewals, and vendor negotiations in collaboration with internal teams
- Recommend cost-effective sourcing options that align purchases with budgets
- Promote value for money, sustainability, and ethical procurement practices
- Identify opportunities to streamline procurement processes and improve efficiency
- Maintain procurement tools, templates, and process guidance
- Manage vendor contract renewal and vendor of record administrative processes
- Develop procurement reporting including metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Travel may occasionally be required
- Other related duties and responsibilities, as required
The Ideal Candidate
To excel at CANARIE, you have a demonstrated capacity to work collaboratively on teams and are also an energetic self-starter with the self-motivation to work independently. You have excellent oral and written communication skills, and can count time management, problem solving, and managing multiple priorities as your strengths. You also share a dedication to CANARIE’s core values: service, teamwork, inclusion, innovation, quality, and integrity.
What You Bring
Education and Experience
- College diploma or university degree in Business or a suitable combination of education, experience, or other relevant training
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive procurement experience
- Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) designation
- Experience with technology vendors (e.g. network infrastructure, cybersecurity, or enterprise IT) is desirable
Skills
- Ability to act as a trusted advisor, understand needs, identify risks, and co-develop procurement strategies
- Excellent relationship management skills
- Strong customer service mindset
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Ability to interpret and implement policies and procedures
- Ability to develop procurement reporting and KPIs
- Knowledge of sustainable procurement principles, including environmental and ethical considerations, is desirable
Technical Proficiencies
- Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite
- ERP applications, procurement platforms, and related reporting tools
- Working knowledge of Power BI, is desirable
Come Work with Us
We are committed to employment equity and encourage anyone who can contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives to apply. For applicants with disabilities, accommodation is available upon request throughout the recruitment and assessment process.
If this seems to be the right fit for you, please send a note and your resume to , and include the position title in your subject.
We thank all applicants, however only those applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.
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Company
CANARIE
Location
Ottawa
Country
Canada
Salary
100.000
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