Manager, Procurement (Permanent, Full-Time)

Are you a strategic thinker with a passion for procurement? Do you excel at building strong vendor relationships, negotiating contracts, and ensuring cost-effective purchasing? Are you highly skilled at analyzing data and processes, managing multiple priorities, and driving efficiency in procurement operations? If this sounds like you, then we want to hear from you!

In this position, you will be responsible for building and managing all procurement functions, handling both strategic oversight and hands-on purchasing. You will develop and implement procurement strategies, manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulations. This role will work closely with internal teams and vendors to ensure cost-effective, high-quality, and ethical sourcing that aligns with UGM’s mission.

You may come into contact with clients in crisis situations brought about by diverse problems. There will be other staff nearby to assist as required.

This is a permanent, full-time position. For a copy of the full job description, click here.

Who We Are

Demonstrating the love of Christ, UGM feeds hope and changes lives through a faith-based continuum of care. We are a proud member of the Canadian Council of Christian Charities and have earned the Best Christian Workplace award again in 2021. We provide competitive salaries, generous vacation and sick leave, an RRSP matching program, as well as the potential for educational assistance and flexible work arrangements. In addition, our extensive benefits plan is fully employer-paid and includes extended dental and medical, as well as $4,500 per year in pooled paramedical expenses. A focus on employee resilience, support for professional development, engagement in meaningful work, and a fun and caring environment are all part of being a member of the UGM team.  If you are someone who desires to learn and grow, has a passion to serve and make a difference, and connects with others with both humility and humour, then you will be a great fit at UGM.

What You’ll Need

If you are considering applying for this position, you must:

·         be legally entitled to work in Canada.

·         be able to demonstrate compatibility with our Core Values

·         support our Statement of Faith

·         Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or a related field (advanced certifications in procurement is preferred)

·         Have In-depth knowledge of procurement processes contract management, and vendor evaluation techniques.

·         be willing to provide, as a condition of employment, a current criminal record check, with vulnerable sector search, if you are the successful candidate.

How to Apply

To submit your cover letter and résumé by March 8, 2025, click on the "Apply now" button on the right panel of this page. If you have questions about this posting, please contact Janelle Huinda at Jhuinda@ugm.ca.  We welcome applications from all qualified individuals and are especially—but not only—interested in applications from Indigenous, First Nations & Métis individuals.

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