Manager, Procurement

Headquartered in Toronto, the Canada Infrastructure Bank (CIB) is responsible for investing in new infrastructure projects. The CIB’s mission is to work with provincial, territorial, municipal, federal, Indigenous and private sector investor partners to transform the way infrastructure is planned, financed and delivered in Canada. The Manager, Procurement, plays a central role in supporting the CIB’s procurement activities by providing enterprise‑wide process leadership, governance oversight and advisory support to internal stakeholders. This role sits within the Enterprise Legal function and works closely with Finance, Enterprise Risk, IT and business units to ensure procurement activities are conducted fairly, transparently and in compliance with CIB policies, delegated authorities and public‑sector best practices. This position is an individual contributor role that requires extensive cross-functional collaboration and influence. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments and has experience developing and maturing procurement processes within a growing organization. Your responsibilities include: Procurement governance and advisory support Act as the central point of contact for procurement-related inquiries and provide practical guidance to employees throughout the procurement lifecycle Support contract owners with procurement planning, sourcing approaches and process execution, including assistance with identifying potential vendors Implement and maintain procurement policies, procedures, tools and templates, ensuring alignment with public‑sector principles and best practice approaches Review and challenge procurement approaches and vendor selections, including reviewing permitted exceptions in accordance with the Procurement Policy and delegated authorities Partner with Enterprise Legal to ensure contractual, legal, and risk considerations are appropriately reflected in procurement outcomes and support audit readiness Compliance, controls and risk management Monitor compliance with procurement‑related policies and procedures, including conflict of interest, critical supplier requirements and documentation standards Ensure adherence to delegation of authority requirements for procurement and contract approvals Maintain procurement documentation to support audit, reporting and internal control requirements Identify and escalate material compliance issues or systemic risks in procurement activities as appropriate Vendor governance and performance oversight Oversee the administration and governance of Vendor of Record (VOR) arrangements, including renewals and the onboarding of new vendors Manage the vendor performance evaluation process and monitor patterns of vendor utilization trends to support responsible vendor management practices Financial and contract administration support Support procurement‑related financial controls, including monitoring budget utilization associated with contracts and procurement activities Work closely with Finance to support the purchase order process, invoice matching, payment processing and reconciliation of procurement expenditures Reporting, data management and continuous improvement Oversee the accuracy and completeness of procurement and contract data, including executed contracts and key contract information Administer procurement and contract repositories to support contract tracking and reporting Develop and maintain procurement reporting and key performance indicators, including contract expiry tracking, vendor utilization trends, spend analysis and exemption reporting Prepare regular procurement reports for senior management Identify opportunities to improve procurement processes, controls and reporting to enhance efficiency and transparency The ideal profile: Required A post‑secondary degree in business administration, supply chain management, public administration, law, finance or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, contract management or procurement governance within a complex organization Demonstrated experience working within a public‑sector, broader public‑sector or Crown corporation environment, with a strong understanding of public‑sector procurement principles such as fairness, transparency and value for money Experience advising stakeholders and supporting procurement processes across multiple business units Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills, with the ability to translate policy and process requirements into practical guidance Proven ability to work independently, exercise sound judgment and manage multiple priorities within a defined scope Experience supporting change initiatives and helping internal stakeholders adopt new processes, standards and ways of working Assets Professional procurement or supply chain certification (e.g., SCMP, CPSM) Experience supporting procurement audits, internal controls or enterprise risk management activities Experience with procurement, contract management or financial systems and reporting tools Bilingual in both official languages (English and French) verbal and written a strong asset We thank you for your interest. Only those selected for further screening or an interview will be contacted. Don’t forget to follow us on LinkedIn and on X (formerly Twitter) @cib_en or @bic_fra. At the CIB, we are committed to diversity and equitable access to employment opportunities. If you require an accommodation for the recruitment/interview process (including alternate formats of materials, or accessible meeting rooms or other accommodation), please let us know at [email protected] and we will work with you to meet your needs. For more information on our company, visit www.cib-bic.ca.

The Manager, Procurement provides enterprise-wide leadership, governance, and advisory support for all procurement activities. They are responsible for managing vendor performance, ensuring compliance with public-sector policies, and overseeing contract administration and financial controls.

Candidates must have a post-secondary degree and at least seven years of progressive experience in procurement, sourcing, or contract management. Demonstrated experience within a public-sector or Crown corporation environment is required, along with strong analytical and communication skills.

• Data analysisPreferred
• CompliancePreferred
• Risk ManagementPreferred
• ReportingPreferred
• Process ImprovementPreferred
• Stakeholder ManagementPreferred
• ProcurementPreferred

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• Procurement
• Contract Management
• Governance
• Sourcing
• Vendor Management
• Risk Management
• Compliance
• Financial Controls
• Stakeholder Management
• Public Sector Procurement
• Data Analysis
• Reporting
• Process Improvement
• Audit Readiness
• Strategic Planning
• Invoice Matching
• Influencing Skills
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Influencing Without Authority
• Supply Chain
• Material Compliance
• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM)
• Bilingual (French/English)
• Planning
• Auditing
• Reconciliation
• Multilingualism
• Business Administration
• Internal Controls
• Management
• Software Documentation
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Data Management
• Finance
• Financial Systems
• Public Administration
• Leadership
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• Order Processing
• Payment Processing
• Performance Review
• Purchasing
• Supply Chain Management
• Spend Analysis
• Templates
• Advising
• Reporting Tools

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

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

5+ years

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week