Procurement Lead

16 hours ago


West Vancouver, Canada Nch’ḵaỷ Development Corporation Full time

Nch’ḵaỷ Development Corporation (NDC) was established in 2018 as the economic development arm of the Squamish Nation - Skwxwú7mesh Úxwumixw. Nch’ḵaỷ’s mandate is to develop, manage, and own the active businesses of the Nation and was created to allow for the separation of business and politics within the Squamish Nation.

Our mission is to generate wealth and prosperity from economic opportunities for current and future generations of the Squamish Nation.

**JOINING OUR TEAM**

The **Procurement Lead** is a **Permanent Full-Time** position based at Nch’ḵaỷ’s Head Office. Our Head Office is in West Vancouver, BC on the traditional, and ancestral territory of the Sḵwxwú7mesh (Squamish) Nation and its people. You will be working towards generating wealth and prosperity for the people of the Squamish Nation. You will be working with a supportive team. You will have the opportunity for continuous learning, development, and growth within your job and career.

We offer our Team Members generous benefits to help them achieve their goals and support our company culture. We are looking for Team Members who align with our values, Squamish Nation values - Úxwumixw (Community), Sté lmexw (Collective), Nexwníw (Pride), Wená xws (Empowerment, Respecting Others), Siyám in (Leadership, Everyone has a role to play), Snew íyelh (Culture, Tradition, Resilience, Foundation, Teachings, Knowledge).

**In return, we offer**:

- Opportunities for career growth and development,
- Friendly and supportive work environment and an ambitious team,
- Flexible work schedule (hybrid),
- Extended dental and health care benefits,
- Employee and Family Assistance Program,
- Pension Plan and Supplementary Savings Plan,
- Life Insurance,
- Paid leave (i.e., sick leave, vacation, family days) and 14 statutory holidays including National Indigenous People’s Day and National Day of Truth and Reconciliation.

**SCOPE OF POSITION**

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Procurement Lead to join our team at Nch’ḵaỷ. As a Procurement Lead, you will play a crucial role in managing and optimizing our organization’s procurement activities. This role involves building and maintaining the procurement function and processes to efficiently source and acquire goods and services while ensuring compliance with company policies and regulations. Your ability to negotiate favorable terms, maintain vendor relationships, and implement cost-effective procurement strategies will be essential in contributing to our company’s overall success.

**Duties, Responsibilities, Authority, and Accountabilities**

**Procurement Planning & Development**
- Develop and implement procurement strategies that align with business goals and objectives.
- Identify opportunities for cost savings, improved efficiency, and supplier consolidation where appropriate.
- Ensure that procurement processes comply with company policies and legal requirements

**Sourcing and Vendor Management**
- Identify, evaluate, and select suppliers based on quality, price, reliability, and service.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key suppliers to ensure a reliable supply chain.
- Negotiate contracts, terms, and pricing to secure the best value for the company.
- Monitor supplier performance, ensuring quality and delivery standards are met.

**Purchase Order Processing**
- Efficiently process purchase orders and monitor their execution to ensure timely delivery of goods and services.
- Ensure a robust procure to pay (P2P) process is implemented and works effectively for the organization.
- Address any issues or delays with suppliers to minimize disruptions in the supply chain.

**Cost Optimization**
- Implement cost-saving strategies without compromising on quality or service levels.
- Analyze pricing trends, conduct supplier performance evaluations, and initiate vendor performance improvement initiatives.

**Contract Management**
- Oversee the development and administration of supplier contracts, including terms and conditions, service level agreements, and performance metrics.
- Ensure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

**Vendor Evaluation and Selection**
- Conduct thorough vendor assessments, including due diligence, financial stability, and sustainability practices, to ensure the organization partners with reputable and responsible suppliers.
- Provide support to various departments when Nch’ḵay is engaged in competitive purchasing.

**Other**
- Perform other duties as required.
- Adheres to and promotes Nch’ḵaỷ’s values (Leadership, Trust, Respect, Wisdom, Competence, and Passion).
- Contribute to a positive workplace culture as a team member.

**Reporting Responsibilities and Authorities from Supervisor**
- Reports to Director, Finance.

**Knowledge, Skills, and Experience**

**Knowledge**
- Bachelor’s degree and further advanced certifications in procurement and supply chain management are advantageous,
- In-depth knowledge of procurement processes, contract manageme



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