Manager, Procurement and Contracts - Vancouver, Canada - YMCA BC

YMCA BC

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Vancouver, Canada

3 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Position Title:
Manager, Procurement and Contracts

Location:
Royal Avenue YMCA (# Royal Avenue, New Westminster)

Regular travel to facilities within the Lower Mainland

Terms:
Permanent, Full-Time

Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Start Date:
As soon as possible

Salary:
$80,000 - $95,000 per year plus full benefits package

Reports to:
Vice President, Asset Development

Nature & Scope:

The Manager, Procurement and Contracts provides structure and oversight to procurement and service contract management. The manager negotiates contract terms, creates RFQ and oversees the competitive bidding process for facility services. Contracts can include Custodial, Elevator, HVAC, and Landscaping contracts. They will evaluate vender and product risks as well manage vender relationships and resolve conflicts. The Manager also develops, and implements cost-effective procurement strategies and polices for the procurement of goods and services.

Major Responsibilities:

Develop and execute procurement strategies for cost efficiency and supplier management for facility services.
Lead contract negotiations, ensuring favourable terms and conditions while staying within budget constraints.
Oversee vendor selection, assessing alignment with organizational values.
Monitor and enforce compliance with procurement policies and standards.
Drive sustainable procurement practices to support responsible sourcing.
Collaborate with crossfunctional teams to optimize procurement processes and achieve operational excellence.
Evaluate and report on procurement performance, ensuring cost savings and operational efficiency.
Effectively manage the procurement budget.
Foster a culture of responsible procurement and ethical sourcing.
Stay current with industry trends and best practices to drive innovation and excellence in procurement.

Qualifications/Experience:

Bachelor's degree in business administration, supply chain management, finance, or a related field
Minimum 5 years related experience in procurement or supply chain management, preferably in a managerial role.
Strong understanding of procurement principles, practices, and regulations around tendering and CCDC2 contracts.
Excellent negotiation and communication skills.
Certification as Certified Professional in Supply Management (SCMP) or Member of Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS) would be beneficial.
Welldeveloped relationship skills and experience providing customer service to public
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint), Internet and Office 365 Mail

Competencies:

Leading Self

Evolve in Professional Capability
Commit to being better
Achieve Excellence and Authenticity
Show up with the best version of you

Leading Others

Develop the Potential in Others
Help people grow and lead
Create a Culture of Connection
Build bridges between people and partners

Leading Mission

Think and Act Strategically
Make good decisions and act on them
Make an Intentional Impact
Advance the strength and cause of the Y

About the YMCA:

YMCA BC is a charity dedicated to strengthening the foundations of community, by nurturing the potential of children, teens & young adults, promoting healthy lifestyles, fostering a sense of social responsibility and delivering lasting personal & social change.

We are building a community in which a generation of children and families reach their full potential.

For over 130 years, we have been part of the community, a place where people of every age and background find the support they need to grow in spirit, mind and body.

One of the Lower Mainland's leading charities, the YMCA of Greater Vancouver provides services in health and fitness, aquatics, child care, camp, employment & community services, child and family development, youth programs, and health management to over 120,000 participants annually.

In all things, we align our activities with our values:

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Do the right thing