Senior Procurement Specialist, Supply Chain

Who We Are For more than 130 years, The Salvation Army has served people in need in communities across Canada and Bermuda. Building on our roots as a world-wide Christian church, each year we help more than 2 million people, providing necessities such as food, clothing and shelter. In addition, we support people experiencing unemployment, addiction and family challenges. We continually adapt and innovate to meet emerging needs and live out our mission, vision and values of hope, service, dignity and stewardship. Mission Statement The Salvation Army exists to share the love of Jesus Christ, meet human needs and be a transforming influence in the communities of our world. : Job Summary The Property & Facilities procurement Category Manager will lead the sourcing and Procurement strategy for a wide range of Property & Facilities Centre of procurement excellence. Procurement categories covering: Projects, Compliance, Reactive, Energy, Facilities, Environmental, Net zero, waste & washroom, Security, Catering & Cleaning, Textile recycling, Governance, total facilities management, Clinical Waste/Nursing. Responsible for one Category Specialist with depth of market expertise in order to support and advise senior stakeholders across the range of category business functions. Develop and execute category plans that achieve The Salvation Army's (TSA) objectives, achieving the best value for TSA whilst managing procurement risk. Lead strategic procurement initiatives by developing and executing the Building and Facilities Category Plan.

Act as the main liaison for senior stakeholders across functional areas within your portfolio.

Implement procurement strategies and policies in collaboration with the Director of Procurement to ensure high-quality services.

Conduct detailed market and supplier analysis to inform planning and identify best value opportunities.

Manage risk actively, maintaining updated contract databases and contingency plans for volatile markets.

Ensure ethical sourcing practices, minimizing financial, contractual, and reputational risks.

Oversee full sourcing lifecycle, from strategy to supplier negotiation, contract management, and implementation.

Promote procurement excellence through governance, commercial insight, and effective business case development.

Drive savings and value creation, managing supplier performance and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Bachelor's Degree in Business or Accounting; Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) is an asset.

• Proficient use of Microsoft Office applications (especially Excel worksheet), Office 365, Microsoft Outlook, Windows 10 Operating System and various databases.
• Extensive Supplier Relationship Management with proven expertise in high-spend, high-risk procurement, including GDPR compliance in software contracts.
• Proficient in end-to-end sourcing, including running tenders, RFPs, and contract drafting across various categories.
• Strong project planning and delivery capabilities with consistent track record in managing complex procurement projects.
• Effective in resolving procurement-related issues, with demonstrated problem-solving skills and resilience.
• Skilled in stakeholder management, building relationships across diverse internal and external groups.
• Commercial and analytical acumen, with sound financial understanding and applied mathematical skills.
• Note: This is a 1-year maternity leave coverage with a start date of May 20, 2025, and an end date of May 19, 2026. Placement in the salary range will be based on factors such as market conditions, internal equity, and candidate experience, skills, and qualifications relevant to the role.