Manager, Procurement

**Position Summary**:
**MANAGER, PROCUREMENT**

**Job ID: 5349**

**REGULAR/FULL-TIME**

**Location: BURNABY, BC**
- ** Join one of BC’s Top Employers**:

- ** Be part of an exceptional company culture with great employee benefits and a healthy work/life balance**

**BC Housing thanks all applicants for their interest; only those selected for an interview will be contacted. This position is only open to those legally entitled to work in Canada.**

**THE ORGANIZATION**

BC Housing is a provincial Crown Corporation that develops, manages and administers a wide range of subsidized housing options for those most in need across the province to address critical gaps across the housing continuum ranging from emergency shelter through to rent assistance in the private market and affordable home ownership. _Share in the rewards of working with an organization that offers challenging work and competitive compensation and supports the growth and development of its people._

**Our mission** is making a difference in people's lives and communities through safe, affordable and quality housing.

BC Housing offers competitive salaries and an excellent benefits package. But a job is more than a pay cheque. We also offer our staff the opportunity to work together to make a difference. When employees go home at the end of the day, they experience the satisfaction of knowing they’ve helped provide safe, affordable housing for British Columbians. And while they’re here, employees can take advantage of many opportunities:

- In-house training, and training at other institutions, for courses related to employees’ current positions or to prepare them for advancement within BC Housing.
- Wellness programs including physical fitness, programs to help employees quit smoking, free flu shots, mental health resources, and lunch-and-learn lectures and seminars.
- Recognition programs including long-term service awards, idea recognition and outstanding performance awards.
- Livegreen incentives include an employee transit pass program, and other initiatives that encourage alternative, sustainable transportation (even a bike purchase program).
- An active Social Club that organizes special events like seasonal parties and arranges group discounts to other events.
- Participation in community and charitable events.

**Please note: Eligibility for benefits offered is based on employment status**

**MANAGER, PROCUREMENT**:
($84,795 - $99,759 Annually)

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Reporting to the Senior Manager, Supply Chain Services, the Manager, Procurement is responsible for managing the procurement function of construction and operations. He/She/They develops and maintains the supply chain operating infrastructure to support the goals of the Supply Chain team and its decentralized internal stakeholders.

**CANDIDATE PROFILE**

**EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE**:

- Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, economics, or other relevant field.
- Designation in a registered Supply Management Program as an accredited Professional, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Considerable experience in managing the procurement function for a complex public sector organization, including experience in establishing and implementing best practice procurement processes and procedures in a complex administrative and financial environment.
- Considerable experience in the relevant area of procurement (i.e. construction and/or operations).
- Or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience acceptable to the Employer.

**KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES**:

- Considerable knowledge of the philosophies, practices and processes of procurement, contracting and vendor management.
- Good knowledge and understanding of the diverse procurement requirements for a public sector organization.
- Good understanding of supply chain processes and “total cost” concepts.
- Considerable knowledge of cost and financial analysis.
- Good knowledge of trends and developments in the industry and marketplace.
- Ability to identify and develop opportunities for reducing purchasing costs/supply risk and achieving procurement efficiencies.
- Ability to establish a high level of rapport with Commission management and staff, vendors, contractors and other service providers.
- Ability to lead, mentor and motivate staff in a team environment.
- Good research, analytical, problem solving, planning and organizational skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Good leadership, facilitation, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills.

**How to Apply**:
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We didn’t become one of BC’s Top Employers and one of Canada’s Greenest Employers without a lot of thought, care and consideration for our team and environment. Our supportive and collaborative workplace balances engaging and challenging work with personal development and wellness initiatives.