Senior Procurement Specialist (Hybrid)

About The Organization

The Salvation Army is a long-standing organization committed to assisting individuals and families in need throughout Canada and Bermuda. With a 130-year history and a mission rooted in compassion and service, the organization serves millions annually by providing essentials and supporting those facing challenges related to employment, addiction, and family life. Embracing diversity and inclusion, it welcomes staff from all backgrounds.

Position Overview

As Senior Procurement Specialist (also known as General Indirect Procurement Category Manager), you will be responsible for leading procurement efforts across a variety of indirect spend categories, including Information Technology, Telecom, Digital Media, Fundraising, Recruitment, Fleet, Training, Travel, Food, and Publishing. This pivotal role entails both strategic oversight and hands-on execution, acting as the subject-matter expert and primary advisor to senior leadership and stakeholders across the organization. An integral part of your role includes managing a Category Specialist and acting as a champion for procurement best practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee all stages of the procurement process across assigned categories in line with organizational targets.
• Act as the main liaison for senior stakeholders, enhancing engagement and building robust professional relationships.
• Implement procurement strategy by developing and enforcing procedures, policies, and cost-saving measures in collaboration with procurement leadership.
• Analyze market and supplier data to uncover optimal sourcing opportunities and inform procurement strategies.
• Manage sourcing processes including strategy, competitive tenders, negotiations, and contract enforcement.
• Deliver tangible cost reductions and value through proactive supplier optimization and efficiency drives.
• Supervise supplier and contract management activities, ensuring ongoing compliance and the resolution of issues.
• Maintain comprehensive contract records and risk assessments, taking preemptive action to manage organizational exposure.
• Champion ethical sourcing and protect the organization from contractual, financial, and reputational risks.
• Guide and support multidisciplinary project teams, providing insight on strategic sourcing and shaping effective spend management.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Business or Accounting required; finance/accounting diploma considered an asset.
• Certification such as Supply Chain Management Professional (CSCMP) or a similar qualification preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience managing procurement categories, with experience in the non-profit sector advantageous.
• Demonstrated expertise with complex, high-value and high-risk procurement portfolios, ideally including GDPR compliance with third-party software deals.
• Proven leadership in running RFPs, drafting contracts, and delivering measurable savings.
• Skilled at developing supplier partnerships, resolving challenges, and driving performance improvements.
• Experienced in project management for procurement activities.
• Strong analytical, financial, and business judgement applied in procurement decisions.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders and present data-driven insights.
• Strong organizational and ethical standards with sound risk management, proficient in Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) and databases.

Compensation Details

The target salary range for this position is between $61,461.40 and $76,822.20, with potential to reach up to $92,201.20 depending on experience, qualifications, and internal equity. Most offers are expected at the lower to mid-point of the range.

Additional Information

Reasonable accommodations are available during the recruitment process as needed to support accessibility for all applicants. Please reach out directly to the organization for accommodation requests.