Procurement Manager

Job summary

The Procurement Manager leads complex strategic sourcing initiatives and manages a high-performing team to ensure compliant and efficient procurement processes. They provide expert guidance on contracting strategies and risk management while collaborating with internal departments to support major operational and construction projects.

Job details

At BC Pavilion Corporation (PavCo), we work to create unforgettable moments, world-class experiences and stronger connections to community, industry and culture. PavCo is the owner and operator of two of Canada’s premier venues for events, BC Place Stadium and the Vancouver Convention Centre. Behind every successful capital project, major venue operation, and public investment is a procurement strategy that delivers value, manages risk, and builds public trust. At PavCo, we are looking for an experienced Procurement Manager to lead a high-performing procurement team and oversee strategic sourcing initiatives that support some of our organization's most important operational and construction projects. This is a unique opportunity to combine leadership, public-sector procurement expertise, and hands-on involvement in complex procurements that directly impact our business, partners, and communities. Reporting into Senior Manager, Procurement, you will play a pivotal role in delivering fair, transparent, and compliant procurement processes while helping internal clients navigate complex purchasing decisions. You'll have the opportunity to coach and develop a high-performing team while leading complex procurement initiatives from strategy through award. Success in this role requires strong public-sector procurement expertise and hands-on experience managing RFx opportunities through BC Bid. What You'll Do As Procurement Manager, you will lead the delivery of complex procurement initiatives while ensuring compliance with corporate policy and British Columbia public-sector procurement standards. You will: Lead strategic construction, operational, and service procurements from planning through contract award. Develop sourcing strategies and oversee competitive bid processes, including RFx development, evaluation governance, negotiations, and award recommendations. Provide expert advice to business leaders on procurement approaches, contracting strategies, risk management, and policy interpretation. Partner with stakeholders to develop procurement plans, define requirements, and support contract approvals. Lead supplier negotiations to achieve strong commercial outcomes while balancing risk, fairness, and transparency. Manage and mentor a small procurement team, providing day-to-day leadership, coaching, and professional development. Ensure procurement documentation, recommendations, and processes meet legislative, policy, and audit requirements. Collaborate with Finance, Legal, Facilities, IT, and other departments on complex and high-profile sourcing initiatives. Serve as a trusted escalation point for procurement-related issues and stakeholder concerns. Monitor supplier performance, market trends, and emerging procurement practices. Drive continuous improvement by enhancing procurement processes, tools, templates, and service delivery models. Champion ethical procurement practices, social procurement objectives, and sustainable sourcing initiatives. What You'll Bring You are a procurement professional who combines technical expertise with strong leadership and relationship-building skills. You know how to navigate complex regulatory environments while delivering practical business solutions. A degree in Business Administration or a related discipline. An SCMP designation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. 5-7 years of progressive procurement experience, including public-sector procurement (BC Bid). Experience leading or supervising a procurement team. Demonstrated success managing complex competitive procurements across construction, goods, and services. Strong knowledge of public-sector procurement legislation, trade agreements, governance frameworks, and RFx methodologies. Experience developing procurement strategies and managing high-value, high-risk sourcing initiatives. Excellent negotiation, communication, and stakeholder management skills. A collaborative leadership style with the ability to influence and build trust across all levels of an organization. Strong judgment, attention to detail, and a commitment to fairness, transparency, and continuous improvement. Why This Role? This is an opportunity to lead high-impact procurement initiatives that support major projects and day-to-day operations. You'll work with leaders across the organization, tackle complex challenges, and help deliver best value through fair, transparent, and effective procurement practices. The salary range for this position is $ 80,000 – 96,000 Offers will be in line with PavCo’s internal pay equity and qualified candidate’s experience and education. Salary discussion and overall compensation package will be presented during initial phone interviews. What We Offer: Competitive Compensation – A salary that reflects your skills and experience. Health & Wellness from Day One – Comprehensive benefits including health coverage and wellness support starting on your first day. BC Public Service Pension Plan We Appreciate Your Interest in PavCo and This Position At PavCo, we are committed to building high-performance teams. Our selection process is thorough, and all candidate applications are reviewed through our eyes, not AI. Should your qualifications and experience meet the requirements of this role, a member of our talent acquisition team will contact you. HOW TO APPLY: If you’re excited to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you—apply now with your resume and cover letter. We are proud to be a diverse organization. We welcome all eligible and qualified applicants to apply to join our team, regardless of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, age, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetics, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Please note that we can only consider applicants who are eligible to work in Canada.

What you’ll do

The Procurement Manager leads complex strategic sourcing initiatives and manages a high-performing team to ensure compliant and efficient procurement processes. They provide expert guidance on contracting strategies and risk management while collaborating with internal departments to support major operational and construction projects.

Requirements

Candidates must possess a degree in Business Administration or a related field along with 5-7 years of progressive procurement experience, specifically within the public sector. Strong expertise in BC Bid, RFx methodologies, and demonstrated leadership capabilities are essential for this role.

Benefits

• Health coverage • Wellness support • BC Public Service Pension Plan

Listed skills

• Risk Management · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Financial analysis · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Stakeholder Management · Preferred
• Contract Negotiation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Public-sector procurement
• Strategic sourcing
• RFx development
• Contract negotiation
• Risk management
• Stakeholder management
• Team leadership
• BC Bid
• Construction procurement
• Policy compliance
• Financial analysis
• Project management
• Vendor management
• Procurement strategy
• Mentoring
• Influencing Skills
• Procurement Strategy
• Internal Pay Equity
• Ethical Standards And Conduct
• Planning
• Service Delivery Models
• Artificial Intelligence
• Auditing
• Business Administration
• Investments
• Communication
• Procurement
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Finance
• Governance
• Leadership
• Legislation
• Risk Management
• Market Trend
• Negotiation
• Operations
• Phone Interviews
• Procurement Management
• Purchasing
• Relationship Building
• Coaching
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Supplier Performance Management
• Balancing (Ledger/Billing)
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Government & Public Sector
• Construction
• Logistics
• Finance & Accounting
• Procurement Manager
• Procurement / Sourcing Manager
• Supply, Distribution and Related Managers
• Purchasing Managers