Manager, Procurement and Vendor Management, Sudbury

Manager, Procurement and Vendor Management

Greater Sudbury, ON P3E 5V4, Canada

Job Description Do you believe procurement should be more than processing transactions? Are you passionate about driving value for money, strengthening governance, and building strategic supplier partnerships?

Science North is seeking a

Manager, Procurement&Vendor Management

to lead our enterprise-wide procurement function within a decentralized purchasing model. This is a strategic role responsible for advancing a transparent, compliant, and value-driven procurement framework that supports financial sustainability, operational excellence, and responsible stewardship of public resources.

Science North is one of Canada’s largest science centres and an agency of the Government of Ontario. Procurement plays a critical role in ensuring we deliver impact while operating within our financial allocation and complying with public sector directives.

Reporting to the Director of Finance, the Manager, Procurement&Vendor Management provides enterprise-wide functional leadership and oversight across the organization.

It exercises organization-wide influence and accountability for procurement governance, vendor performance, compliance, and continuous improvement. The Manager acts as the central subject matter expert and steward of procurement policy, ensuring consistent interpretation, application, and enhancement across the organization.

Procurement at Science North is viewed as a strategic enabler of:

Risk management and internal controls

Value for money

Supply chain resilience

Operational efficiency and innovation

Key Responsibilities Strategic Procurement Leadership

Promote procurement from Ontario and Canadian businesses whenever feasible to support domestic supply chains and economic resilience

Lead strategic sourcing initiatives for high-value, complex, or high-risk procurements

Identify opportunities for cost optimization, supplier consolidation, and preferred vendor arrangements

Integrate digital tools and technology to enhance procurement efficiency and reporting

Governance, Compliance&Risk Management

Ensure compliance with the Broader Public Sector Procurement Directive and other applicable government directives

Maintain and continuously improve procurement policies, procedures, and tools

Strengthen internal controls, documentation standards, and audit readiness

Support proactive fraud risk mitigation and contract risk management practices

Provide oversight to ensure fair, open, and transparent competitive procurement processes

Decentralized Procurement Oversight

Provide training, advisory support, and guidance to staff across all divisions

Ensure consistent policy application within a decentralized purchasing model

Act as enterprise steward of procurement standards and practices

Foster a collaborative approach that balances compliance, service excellence, and operational agility

Lead and manage large and/or complex procurements (RFPs, RFQs, tenders)

Develop and oversee a structured vendor performance management framework including KPI tracking and evaluation tools

Establish and manage preferred supplier programs where appropriate

Monitor supplier performance, contract compliance, and renewal strategies

Assess supplier concentration risk and support supply chain resilience planning

Reporting&Analytics

Develop procurement dashboards and spend analytics

Analyze spending patterns to identify strategic sourcing opportunities and cost avoidance

Provide quarterly and annual procurement reporting to senior leadership

Support Board and Ministry reporting requirements through performance metrics and data insights

Apply lean methodologies to reduce unnecessary administrative burden while maintaining compliance

Identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and improve user experience in procurement processes

Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and emerging procurement innovations

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

5-10+ years of experience and transferable skills relevant to leading an enterprise procurement function

Demonstrated strength in an area such as—contract management, financial analysis, vendor negotiations, policy development, risk management, governance, compliance, or operational leadership

Direct procurement experience, particularly within the Ontario public or broader public sector (BPS), is considered a strong asset

Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply policy frameworks and regulatory requirements, including public sector directives

Possess a foundational understanding of contract principles

Keys to Success

Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Strong relationship-building capability

Demonstrated use of sound judgement and strict confidentiality

Proven strengths in problem solving, organization, strategic thinking, and negotiation

Compensation Highlights

Competitive salary package range ($53,700 to $80,000)

Annual performance and merit increase consideration

Participation in the Science North Employee Incentive Plan

Comprehensive group benefit package including medical, dental, vision, paramedical, life/travel insurance, short and long-term disability coverage, 24/7 telemedicine access, wellness spending account/ onsite physio/chiro services

Pension plan following one year

Science North annual family membership

Onsite gym

Free or discounted admission to other attractions outside Sudbury, Science North facilities and program discounts

Minimum 4 weeks vacation with incremental entitlements of one week after 5 and 10 yrs of service

Free onsite parking

This opportunity is not suitable for remote or hybrid work.

The successful candidate must be able and available to report to 100 Ramsey Lake Rd.

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