Strategic Supply Chain Director

3 weeks ago


Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada Thompson Rivers University Full time
Key Responsibilities

The Associate Director, Supply Chain Management, is a critical member of the Supply Chain Management team at Thompson Rivers University. This role involves overseeing the procurement and warehouse operations, leading a team of up to 10, and providing strategic direction and leadership.

The Associate Director is responsible for facilitating the procurement of goods and services, working collaboratively with academic and administrative groups, and ensuring compliance with TRU policies, procedures, federal and provincial legislation, and regulations.

This position requires strong analytical and problem-solving skills, as well as the ability to lead, manage, motivate, and engage staff to achieve goals. The Associate Director must also be able to meet deadlines and manage time effectively.

Major Responsibilities:

  1. Accountable for daily operational functions and longer-term procurement and warehouse planning in alignment with the University's vision and the achievement of the Financial Services Division goals and objectives.
  2. Coaches and motivates staff, establishes goals and objectives, performance standards, and evaluation.
  3. Serves as a procurement resource, providing consultation and guidance to the University community with respect to new sourcing initiatives, competitive bid processes, contract management, government regulation, logistics, and asset disposal.
  4. Works closely with key internal stakeholders, including Legal, Risk, Privacy, and Information Security, to ensure RFx and contract documents meet their requirements.
  5. Administers software and modules related to procurement and warehouse functions to optimize productivity and ensure appropriate levels of security and internal control.
  6. Investigates and facilitates best practice methodologies for the University, including current practice in Sustainability, Indigenous Engagement, and Procure to Pay solutions.
  7. Manages and administers procurement programs, including preferred vendor contracts and surplus asset disposal.
  8. Supports the Director, Supply Chain Management, in leading the Supply Chain team in developing and implementing alternative solutions for sourcing materials and services to achieve reduced cost and improved Supply Chain solutions.
  9. Supports the Director, Supply Chain Management, in planning, leading, and implementing process improvement initiatives with Supply Chain staff, cross-functional University teams, and external partners.
  10. Assists the Director, Supply Chain Management, in assessing department-related policies and procedures to ensure efficiency, best value, transparency, and integrity and customer service are achieved.
  11. Assists the Director, Supply Chain Management, in developing onboarding and training programs to educate and ensure compliance with department policies and procedures.
  12. Understands and monitors the legal, legislative, regulatory, and industry environments for procurement and supply chain management issues and trends, incorporating this into the operations and processes at the University in a proactive manner.


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