Manager, Purchasing

JOB ID: J Classification: Full-time Administration Pay Band: 11 Pay Range: $98,395 - $122,994 per year Campus/Location: Progress / Hybrid Hours/Week: 35 Shift Schedule: Monday – Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm Posting Date: October 27, 2025 Closing Date: November 10, 2025 Centennial College recognizes and affirms Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Indigenous ways of knowing as central to the vibrancy and uniqueness of its learning and working academic mission. We strongly encourage applications from members of Indigenous communities and all equity-deserving groups including Women, Racialized, Persons with Disabilities, and LGBTQ+ communities. We also recognize that Centennial is situated on the Treaty Lands of the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation and pay tribute to their legacy as well as that of all First Peoples that have been and remain present here in Toronto. We recognize that First Peoples come from sovereign Nations and that part of understanding our responsibilities of residing on this territory is understanding the true history, circumstances and legacy of the Treaties signed here (such as the Toronto Purchase, Robinson-Huron Treaty and Williams Treaties) and including pre‑contact Treaties and Agreements between sovereign Nations and that all peoples in this area are therefore Treaty people with obligations and responsibilities to all our relations. Position Summary Centennial College is looking for a dynamic and collaborative leader to manage our Purchasing and Insurance team. Reporting to the Director of Finance, the manager will oversee the day-to‑day operations of the department and ensure procurement and insurance initiatives align with the College’s business goals. In this role, the manager will lead procurement activities, oversee the department’s budget, and will be a key resource in promoting efficient, transparent, and value‑driven purchasing practices. The manager will also manage insurance coverage, evaluate risk exposure, advise senior leadership, and handle claims and negotiations with insurers and legal counsel. Responsibilities Functions as the College’s subject matter expert on all procurement and sourcing related matters, ensuring that procurements are conducted in compliance with policy, providing procurement advice or training and actively supporting the College community through all steps of the procurement process. Collaborates with business areas to analyze purchasing needs, develop procurement strategies, and coordinate the activities of the buyers and procurement specialists to support the implementation of the buying plans. Oversees procurement operations to ensure efficient processing of orders, contract compliance, timely delivery of goods and services and accurate supplier setup in financial systems. Manages and administers the College’s corporate purchasing/credit card (P-Card) program ensuring that cardholders comply with the College’s policies. Oversees the College’s insurance program, including managing claims, assessing the adequacy of coverage and keeping abreast of changes in the College’s operations and risk profile to ensure that coverage is adequate. Updates procurement related policies and procedures as needed and ensures they are consistent with relevant provincial directives and legislation. Prepares routine and ad‑hoc procurement reporting for submission to senior management, the Ministry/Supply Ontario or as requested. Identifies, establishes and manages quality relationships with key external stakeholders including collaborative buying partners (e.g., Supply Ontario, Ontario Education Collaborative Marketplace (OECM), Kinetic GPO), legal advisors, suppliers, insurance providers, corporate credit card financial institutions and other post‑secondary institutions. Provides leadership, supervision and direction to staff including setting goals, determining work priorities, hiring, performance management and providing adequate training and opportunities for professional development. Qualifications/Experience Four‑year (4) diploma or degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or other relevant field. Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) accreditation through the Purchasing Management Association of Canada or a Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) through the Ontario Public Buyers Association or other procurement association is strongly preferred. Minimum of 7 years of progressive supervisory experience overseeing the procurement function in a large organization preferably in the post‑secondary sector and/or a public sector. Supervisory experience (preferably in a unionized environment) including hiring, assigning work, evaluating, performance management, discipline, professional development, etc. Demonstrated expertise in leading and coaching procurement staff, managing supplier performance, and improving procurement processes. Experience and demonstrated ability to manage entity‑wide insurance matters including coordinating insurance claims and the annual renewal process. Knowledge of public sector procurement directives and practices strongly preferred. Demonstrated ability to work successfully with people at all organizational levels, and with diverse and sometimes conflicting interests and philosophies. Apply online: Proof of credentials or equivalencies from accredited regional or federal post secondary institutions and/or their foreign equivalents will be required at the time of job offer. When applying, your cover letter and résumé must include examples that reflect all of the requested skills and qualifications and must be submitted online by November 10, 2025 at 11:59 PM EST. Please quote Job ID J1025‑0996. Misrepresentation of applicant information will be grounds for your exclusion from the competition or for dismissal should you subsequently be hired for the position. We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and advise that only those selected for an interview will be contacted. 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