Director, Procurement & Asset Management
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Job Summary
Req Id:430111
Connection is everything. It drives us to innovate explore and stay close to what matters to us most. At Bell were building a more connected future through world-class networks AI-powered solutions and digital experiences that elevate how people live work and play every day.
We believe in empowering people. Thats why we equip our teams with cutting-edge technology AI tools and a collaborative environment that supports creativity and growth. Want to be part of a diverse team where your work makes a real impact If youre inspired by innovation that advances how people connect and transforms whats possible you belong on #TeamBell.
Summary
Bells AI Fabric program is a groundbreaking national initiative designed to position Canada as a global leader in Sovereign AI. By building a secure highperformance coasttocoast compute fabric Bell is creating the foundational infrastructure required to power the next generation of AI innovation while ensuring data sovereignty reliability and scalability at national scale.
Bell is seeking a Director of Procurement & Asset Management to lead sourcing vendor governance and asset lifecycle management for its national data center infrastructure. This role ensures critical equipment and services are sourced strategically governed effectively and transitioned into operations with full lifecycle visibility supporting reliable and scalable missioncritical environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead sourcing strategies for critical data centre equipment and services including RFP/RFQ development commercial negotiations contract execution and vendor onboarding.
- Ensure sourcing decisions align with approved technical standards delivery strategies and longterm portfolio objectives.
- Define and maintain supplier qualification and certification frameworks aligned to engineering operational and lifecycle requirements.
- Own vendor commercial governance including performance management contract compliance renewals and escalation pathways.
- Translate early planning signals and portfolio demand into longlead procurement strategies and readiness milestones.
- Proactively identify and mitigate supply chain risks impacting schedule cost or operational readiness.
- Maintain an authoritative asset inventory and lifecycle traceability from purchase through installation and operation.
- Ensure asset records ownership and lifecycle states are auditable and aligned with financial and operational systems.
- Define lifecycle strategies for warranties spares refresh and retirement in partnership with Data Centre Operations.
- Ensure assets are supportable maintainable and operationally ready prior to acceptance into steadystate operations.
- Collaborate with Engineering to ensure sourcing aligns with approved designs and standards.
- Partner with Program Controls to ensure procurement activities align with funding approvals change control and delivery timelines.
Critical Qualifications
- 1215 years of experience in procurement supply chain or asset management within large infrastructure or missioncritical environments.
- Demonstrated leadership in sourcing complex technical equipment and services across multiple vendors and categories.
- Strong contract negotiation commercial governance and vendor management expertise.
- Experience operating within regulated auditsensitive or governanceheavy environments.
- Proven ability to lead crossfunctional coordination across engineering controls and operations.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting data centre hyperscale or missioncritical infrastructure builds including longlead equipment.
- Strong working knowledge of enterprise procurement and asset management systems (e.g. ERP asset/CMDB tools).
- Ability to assess lifecycle implications of sourcing decisions including warranty spares and operational support impacts.
- Experience developing supplier qualification frameworks or nationalscale sourcing strategies.
- Professional certifications in supply chain or asset management considered an asset.
Adequate knowledge of French is required for positions in Quebec.
Additional Information:
Position Type: Management
Job Status:Regular - Full Time
Job Location: Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Canada : Quebec : Montreal
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Application Deadline: 06/05/2026
For work arrangements that are Hybrid successful candidates must be based in Canada and report to a set Bell office for a minimum of 3 days a week. Recognizing the importance of work-life balance Bell offers flexibility in work hours based on the business needs.
Please apply directly online to be considered for this role. Applications through email will not be accepted.
We know that caring for our team members is at the heart of a healthy positive and thriving workplace. As part of our team youll enjoy a comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive salary and a wide range of benefits to support the well-being of you and your family. As soon as you join us youll be eligible for medical dental vision and mental health benefits that you can tailor to your specific needs. Plus as a Bell team member youll enjoy a 35% discount on our services and access exclusive offers from our partners.
At Bell we are proud of our focus on fostering an inclusive and accessible workplace where all team members feel valued respected supported and that they belong.
Bell is committed to clarity in our hiring process. All roles posted are opportunities were actively recruiting for unless stated otherwise. We also want to make sure that everyone has an equal opportunity to join our team. We encourage individuals who may require accommodations during the hiring process to let us know. For a confidential inquiry email your recruiter or to make arrangements.If you have questions or feedback regarding accessibility at Bell we invite you to complete the Accessibility feedback formor visit our Accessibility page for other ways to contact us.
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