Manager - Strategic Procurement - Procurement Services
Top Benefits
About the role
The University of Prince Edward Island is seeking a Manager of Strategic Procurement. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the successful candidate will focus on developing strategic procurement initiatives in support of the UPEI Strategic Plan (2025-2030).
This position is responsible for the leadership and administration of Procurement Services and will manage and oversee university purchasing to ensure transparency, fairness, impartiality, and compliance with legislation and University policies and procedures.
What we offer:
- Flexible work arrangements
- 23 Days annual vacation plus university holidays
- Comprehensive health and dental coverage
- Post-retirement benefits
- Tuition waivers – self, spouse and dependents
- Access to the Health and Wellness Centre for staff and immediate family members
- Professional development opportunities
RESPONSIBILITIES:
In recent years, the University has purchased over $85 million annually in goods, services and construction. As Manager of Strategic Procurement, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
Strategic Procurement
- Implementing strategic procurement initiatives, including but not limited to:
- Analyzing and documenting university spend and supply chains to identify opportunities for risk mitigation, and cost efficiencies
- Exploring and identifying value-added opportunities, including working collaboratively with government and post-secondary partners, preferred suppliers, and service providers
- Working with campus partners to establish a sustainable procurement framework, including environmental, ethical, and accessible procurement initiatives
- Overseeing the preparation and administration of tenders, requests for proposals, and any other applicable public procurement processes
- Staying current on industry best practices, emerging issues, supply chain risks and legislation to ensure the proper procurement strategies are utilized
- Ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, university policies and procedures
Supplier & Contract Management
- Managing new and existing supplier relationships, including:
- Expanding the preferred and pre-qualified vendor database\
- Execution of master service agreements
- Negotiating contract terms and conditions, as required
- Developing vendor performance evaluation policies and practices
Process Improvement
- Providing direction and expertise in procurement policies, procedures, and process improvement opportunities
- Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and customer service
Leadership & Team Development
- Building effective working relationships with other campus leaders, advising and providing guidance on procurement standards
- Enhancing resource materials and information sharing of procurement practices to educate campus users
- Managing the shipping, receiving, and mail services logistics for the campus
- Leading the day-to-day operations of the Procurement and Shipping and Receiving team, including mentoring, training and performance evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS:
The position requires the following qualifications and skills (demonstrated equivalencies will be considered):
- Undergraduate degree in business administration, supply chain management or a related discipline
- Recognized professional procurement or supply chain management designation is an asset (CSCMP/CPPB/CPPO/NIGP-CPP/Other). Designations-in-progress or willingness to obtain a designation will also be considered
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive procurement experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
- Procurement experience in the public sector, post-secondary, or a large, complex organization is preferred
- Strong working knowledge and understanding of the marketplace, Canadian Public Procurement legislation, trade agreements, and industry practices
- Experience with ERP systems, procurement and tendering software
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategic procurement initiatives that support organizational goals
- A demonstrated commitment to service excellence through continuous process improvement
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively with diverse groups
- Supervisory experience within a unionized environment is an asset
About University of Prince Edward Island
Established in 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a comprehensive public liberal arts university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with roots in its founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) Saint Dunstan's University (est. 1855).
The only university in the province, UPEI offers a wide range of programs and degrees within the faculties of Arts; Business; Education; Graduate Studies; Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies; Nursing; Science; Sustainable Design Engineering; and Veterinary Medicine. Home to Canada Research Chairs, a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, endowed and sponsored research chairs, and 3M National Teaching Fellows, UPEI comprises a community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff who provide exceptional learning experiences to Canadian and international students under their tutelage.
In addition to its main campus in Charlottetown, UPEI has established the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter's Bay, PEI. The University also has an international campus in Cairo, Egypt, offering degrees in business administration, mathematical and computational sciences, and sustainable design engineering. It also has postsecondary exchange programs with universities in numerous countries. As well, post-secondary students in Asia, Africa, and Europe can earn certain UPEI degrees, based on the University's curriculum and rigorous educational standards, while living in their home countries.
With millions of dollars in scholarships, international exchange and experiential learning opportunities, expanding professional and graduate programs, and outstanding student-faculty interaction, UPEI offers students an educational experience designed to help them reach their potential as future leaders.
The interim President and Vice-Chancellor is Dr. Greg Keefe. The Chancellor is the Honourable Catherine Callbeck.
Manager - Strategic Procurement - Procurement Services
Top Benefits
About the role
The University of Prince Edward Island is seeking a Manager of Strategic Procurement. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the successful candidate will focus on developing strategic procurement initiatives in support of the UPEI Strategic Plan (2025-2030).
This position is responsible for the leadership and administration of Procurement Services and will manage and oversee university purchasing to ensure transparency, fairness, impartiality, and compliance with legislation and University policies and procedures.
What we offer:
- Flexible work arrangements
- 23 Days annual vacation plus university holidays
- Comprehensive health and dental coverage
- Post-retirement benefits
- Tuition waivers – self, spouse and dependents
- Access to the Health and Wellness Centre for staff and immediate family members
- Professional development opportunities
RESPONSIBILITIES:
In recent years, the University has purchased over $85 million annually in goods, services and construction. As Manager of Strategic Procurement, the successful candidate will be responsible for:
Strategic Procurement
- Implementing strategic procurement initiatives, including but not limited to:
- Analyzing and documenting university spend and supply chains to identify opportunities for risk mitigation, and cost efficiencies
- Exploring and identifying value-added opportunities, including working collaboratively with government and post-secondary partners, preferred suppliers, and service providers
- Working with campus partners to establish a sustainable procurement framework, including environmental, ethical, and accessible procurement initiatives
- Overseeing the preparation and administration of tenders, requests for proposals, and any other applicable public procurement processes
- Staying current on industry best practices, emerging issues, supply chain risks and legislation to ensure the proper procurement strategies are utilized
- Ensuring compliance with applicable legislation, university policies and procedures
Supplier & Contract Management
- Managing new and existing supplier relationships, including:
- Expanding the preferred and pre-qualified vendor database\
- Execution of master service agreements
- Negotiating contract terms and conditions, as required
- Developing vendor performance evaluation policies and practices
Process Improvement
- Providing direction and expertise in procurement policies, procedures, and process improvement opportunities
- Fostering a culture of continuous improvement and customer service
Leadership & Team Development
- Building effective working relationships with other campus leaders, advising and providing guidance on procurement standards
- Enhancing resource materials and information sharing of procurement practices to educate campus users
- Managing the shipping, receiving, and mail services logistics for the campus
- Leading the day-to-day operations of the Procurement and Shipping and Receiving team, including mentoring, training and performance evaluations
QUALIFICATIONS:
The position requires the following qualifications and skills (demonstrated equivalencies will be considered):
- Undergraduate degree in business administration, supply chain management or a related discipline
- Recognized professional procurement or supply chain management designation is an asset (CSCMP/CPPB/CPPO/NIGP-CPP/Other). Designations-in-progress or willingness to obtain a designation will also be considered
- Minimum of five (5) years of progressive procurement experience, with at least 3 years in a leadership role
- Procurement experience in the public sector, post-secondary, or a large, complex organization is preferred
- Strong working knowledge and understanding of the marketplace, Canadian Public Procurement legislation, trade agreements, and industry practices
- Experience with ERP systems, procurement and tendering software
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing strategic procurement initiatives that support organizational goals
- A demonstrated commitment to service excellence through continuous process improvement
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to build partnerships and work collaboratively with diverse groups
- Supervisory experience within a unionized environment is an asset
About University of Prince Edward Island
Established in 1969, the University of Prince Edward Island (UPEI) is a comprehensive public liberal arts university in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada, with roots in its founding institutions, Prince of Wales College (est. 1834) Saint Dunstan's University (est. 1855).
The only university in the province, UPEI offers a wide range of programs and degrees within the faculties of Arts; Business; Education; Graduate Studies; Indigenous Knowledge, Education, Research, and Applied Studies; Nursing; Science; Sustainable Design Engineering; and Veterinary Medicine. Home to Canada Research Chairs, a UNESCO Chair in Island Studies and Sustainability, endowed and sponsored research chairs, and 3M National Teaching Fellows, UPEI comprises a community of talented and dedicated faculty and staff who provide exceptional learning experiences to Canadian and international students under their tutelage.
In addition to its main campus in Charlottetown, UPEI has established the Canadian Centre for Climate Change and Adaptation in St. Peter's Bay, PEI. The University also has an international campus in Cairo, Egypt, offering degrees in business administration, mathematical and computational sciences, and sustainable design engineering. It also has postsecondary exchange programs with universities in numerous countries. As well, post-secondary students in Asia, Africa, and Europe can earn certain UPEI degrees, based on the University's curriculum and rigorous educational standards, while living in their home countries.
With millions of dollars in scholarships, international exchange and experiential learning opportunities, expanding professional and graduate programs, and outstanding student-faculty interaction, UPEI offers students an educational experience designed to help them reach their potential as future leaders.
The interim President and Vice-Chancellor is Dr. Greg Keefe. The Chancellor is the Honourable Catherine Callbeck.