Manager, Procurement

**About Pacific Blue Cross**

Pacific Blue Cross (PBC) has been British Columbia's leading benefits provider for over 80 years. We are an independent, not-for-profit society with strong roots in BC’s health care system. We provide health, dental, life, disability, and travel coverage to 1 in 3 British Columbians through employee group plans and individual plans.

We are fueled by a commitment to keep health care sustainable for all British Columbians. Through our PBC Health Foundation, we fund projects that improve health outcomes directly related to mental health and wellbeing as well as the prevention and/or management of chronic disease. We are interested in finding people who want to make a difference and who are looking to grow their career with us.

**Perks**
- Flexible working hours of 7.5 hours per day, Monday to Friday (i.e., 37.5 hours per week).
- Paid vacation starts at 4 weeks per year, and increases with years of service.
- Hybrid work environment (i.e., a combination of work from office and work from home days).
- Generous benefits, including extended health, dental, and life insurance; depending on the plan that you choose, these benefit premiums can be 100% paid by PBC.
- PBC contributes the equivalent of 8% of your base salary to a Defined Contribution pension plan. No employee contribution or matching is required, giving you more take-home pay.
- Onsite gym, cafeteria, and access to virtual doctors/counsellors 24/7 via our Employee Family Assistance Program

**About the Position**
- We are searching for a permanent **Manager, Procurement** to join our Contract and Procurement Services team.
- The starting salary will be determined based on a combination of skills, education, and experience. The salary range is $93,900 - $129,100 per year.

If you’re looking to take on a role that focuses on driving procurement excellence and building strong vendor partnerships at Pacific Blue Cross, we want to hear from you. This is a great career opportunity with a local not-for-profit health insurance provider where you would be part of a high-performing team and oversee enterprise-wide non-IT procurement and contract management activities that directly impact organizational goals.

Your leadership skills will guide a team that plans, sources, negotiates, and implements procurement strategies that deliver cost savings, mitigate risk, and ensure compliance with policy and regulatory requirements.

We offer an attractive compensation and benefits package and work-life balance. Our workplace culture values health and wellness, diversity and equality, continuing education, environmental sustainability and giving back to the community.

**Key Ways This Position Makes An Impact**

The Manager, Procurement will focus on leading enterprise-wide procurement strategies, building strong vendor partnerships, and driving cost savings, risk mitigation, and compliance across the organization.

You will manage organization-wide non-IT procurement activities, such as planning, sourcing, negotiation, and implementing contracts that align with organizational goals and regulatory requirements.

In this role, you will collaborate with internal stakeholders to secure favorable contract terms, mitigate risks, and ensure the full contract lifecycle is executed effectively from drafting through renewals and ongoing support.

You will act as the primary liaison between Pacific Blue Cross and external vendors, building strong relationships, resolving issues, and continuously improving vendor performance and service delivery.

In this role, you will support business units through vendor transitions and the implementation of new services or products, ensuring alignment with service-level expectations and organizational objectives.

You will also stay current on procurement best practices, regulatory standards, and emerging tools, bringing forward innovative approaches that strengthen procurement processes and deliver long-term value.

As the Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing the procurement process including development, implementation and management of Request for Proposals (RFPs). Knowledge of procurement processes and best practices will be used to ensure sufficient and effective purchasing operations.

**Key Experiences You Bring To This Role**
- Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, finance, or a related field.
- Strong understanding of Personal Information Protection Act (PIPA), data security, and risk management in third-party contracts.
- Strong understanding of regulatory, compliance, and legal aspects of vendor contracting.
- 5 to 8 years of related experience in procurement, contract management, and/or sourcing including:

- experience managing multiple procurement projects and contract negotiations.
- experience working with multiple complex project teams and initiatives.
- 3+ years of leadership experience.
- Able to multitask and take initiative with the ability to prior