Director, Procurement

About Us:
With $295.0 billion of gross assets under management, as of March 31, 2025, British Columbia Investment Management Corporation (BCI) is the provider of investment management services for British Columbia’s public sector and one of the largest asset managers in Canada. BCI seeks investment opportunities around the world and across a range of asset classes that convert savings into productive capital. Our investment returns play a significant role in helping our institutional clients build a financially secure future for their beneficiaries.

Headquartered in Victoria, British Columbia, and with teams spanning Vancouver, New York, London, and Mumbai.

BCI integrates environmental, social, and governance (ESG) factors into all investment decisions to meet clients' risk and return requirements. Our people shape employee-focused initiatives, creating a strong culture. To learn more about our culture and values, visit our

BCI Values in Action

page.

POSTING CLOSE DATE: Open Until Filled

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to Vice President, Finance, the Director, Procurement leads BCI's procurement function through a period of significant evolution, driving organizational value through modern sourcing strategies and enhanced supplier partnerships.

This role offers the opportunity to shape Procurement's future by implementing technology solutions that streamline workflows and provide data for strategic decision-making, while leading organizational change that strengthens collaboration across BCI. As a member of the Finance leadership team, the Director influences departmental and organizational strategy while ensuring operational excellence.

WHO YOU WILL WORK WITH

The Finance department is part of BCI Operations and is responsible for investment and corporate accounting, valuations, as well as financial statements and financial reporting to our clients. The team also leads BCI’s budgeting process, tax structuring and tax compliance, finance client engagement, finance operations, procurement and performance measurement and analytics. Finance strives to effectively and efficiently support the execution of BCI’s corporate objectives and value creation for our clients.

Procurement is responsible for the sourcing, contracting, and management of our third-party vendors who provide goods and services in alignment with BCI's values. Working with our internal business partners and vendors, the Procurement department serves as a trusted advisor in sourcing, contracting, and managing third-party suppliers, ensuring all goods and services align with BCI's values while delivering timely market intelligence and strategic spend analysis.

WHAT YOU BRING

Must have- Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain management, or related field; equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered- Professional procurement designation - SCMP or equivalent certification demonstrating expertise in strategic sourcing and modern procurement practices- A minimum of 10 years of experience in procurement and vendor management, with exposure to public sector procurement, including knowledge of government procurement regulations and compliance requirements- Minimum 5 years in a director-level or equivalent procurement role- Experience developing and executing strategic procurement plans that align with organizational objectives- Leadership experience building and developing high-performing teams- Demonstrated experience leading the resolution of complex supply chain management issues for professional services, systems, and technology, evaluating options, and recommending solutions, taking into consideration value, risk, and business goals- Proven track record managing key internal and external stakeholder relationships at senior levels- Strong communication skills and influencing skills, including ability to handle crucial conversations with executives- Experience driving organizational change and setting strategic direction- Demonstrated integrity and ability to manage confidential situations and potential conflicts of interest

Preferred- Experience with procurement policy development, vendor management, risk management, conflict resolution, financial controls, cost management, budget development and contract law- Proven change leadership driving organizational transformation through procurement modernization, including building team capabilities, managing stakeholder resistance, and embedding new processes across the enterprise- Experience leading cross-functional teams through Procure-to-Pay (P2P) system implementations, spend analytics deployments, and process digitization while ensuring adoption and cultural change- Exposure to the investment industry- Exposure to government procurement practices and trade agreements

WHAT YOU WILL DO

Team Leadership and Development- Provides leadership and direction in the management of effective procurement programs at BCI, including building, leading, and coaching the Procureme