Director Corporate Procurement

Ottawa - Canada

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 13 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Internal Job Title: Director Corporate Procurement Work Hours: Monday to Friday standard hours

Job Status: Existing Vacancy

Position Overview

The Director of Corporate Procurement provides strategic leadership and enterprisewide direction for all procurement and sourcing activities. The role is responsible for developing and executing procurement strategies that deliver best value manage risk ensure compliance and support organizational objectives. This position oversees supplier management contract negotiations policy development and continuous improvement of procurement processes and systems.

The Director partners closely with executive leadership business unit leaders Finance Legal and Operations to ensure procurement practices are aligned with organizational priorities regulatory requirements and ethical standards.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

Maintain and advance corporate procurement strategy alignment with organizational goals.
Provide expert advice to executive leadership on procurement trends market conditions and risk mitigation strategies.
Lead enterprise sourcing initiatives to optimize cost quality sustainability and service levels.

Governance Policy & Compliance

Maintain and enhance procurement policies procedures and governance frameworks that ensure transparency accountability and regulatory compliance.
Ensure compliance with all applicable legislation trade agreements ethical standards and internal controls.
Oversee audit activities and implement corrective actions where required.

Supplier & Contract Management

Lead supplier selection negotiation and performance management processes.
Oversee highvalue highrisk and strategic contracts from development through execution and renewal.
Build strong supplier relationships to promote innovation value creation and continuity of supply.

Financial & Risk Management

Deliver measurable cost savings and valueformoney outcomes while maintaining quality and service standards.
Identify assess and mitigate procurementrelated risks including supply chain disruptions and contractual exposures.
Collaborate with Finance to support budgeting forecasting and expenditure controls.

Leadership & People Management

Lead mentor and develop a highperforming procurement team.
Foster a culture of professionalism continuous improvement and ethical conduct.
Manage workforce planning performance management and succession planning within the procurement function.

Systems & Process Improvement

Oversee procurement systems tools and data analytics to improve efficiency and reporting.
Champion process improvements digital transformation and best practices in procurement and supply chain management.
Monitor performance metrics and report on procurement outcomes to senior leadership.

Qualifications :

Minimum Qualifications

Legally eligible to work in Canada.
Fluency in English (read write speak).
Able to obtain and maintain Government of Canada Secret/Reliability clearance.
University degree in Business Administration/Supply Chain Management/Finance or related field OR an equivalent combination of education and directly related procurement experience (e.g. 4 additional years of relevant experience may be considered in lieu of a bachelors degree)
10 years of progressive experience in procurement or supply chain management including senior leadership responsibility.
Demonstrated experience leading complex organizationwide procurement initiatives.
Proven success negotiating highvalue contracts and managing supplier relationships at an enterprise level.
Able to work outside of standard business hours as required.
Able to travel 1-3 weeks/year (on average).

Preferred Qualifications

Relevant professional designation (e.g. SCMP CPSM CPP CPA).

Additional Information :

Equal Opportunity Statement

Our organization is committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace. We actively encourage applications from women Indigenous Peoples persons with disabilities members of visible minorities and LGBTQ2 individuals.

We are dedicated to removing barriers and fostering an inclusive workplace that reflects society and we are committed to providing an accessible and inclusive recruitment process in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA).

If you require accommodation at any stage of the hiring process please contact us at so that appropriate arrangements can be made.

Remote Work :

Employment Type :

Full-time

Internal Job Title: Director Corporate Procurement Work Hours: Monday to Friday standard hoursJob Status: Existing Vacancy Position OverviewThe Director of Corporate Procurement provides strategic leadership and enterprisewide direction for all procurement and sourcing activities. The role is respo...