Associate Director, Strategic Procurement, Supply Chain Management

Description

Procurement Services within Supply Chain Management is currently seeking a Full‑time Regular Associate Director, Strategic Procurement.

The University of Calgary is a comprehensive research university. The Associate Director, Strategic Procurement is a key member of the Supply Chain Management leadership team, accountable for leading strategic sourcing and category management functions, driving competitive procurement practices, and delivering value through supplier management, market intelligence, and alignment with institutional priorities.

Summary of Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of category strategies and sourcing plans aligned with institutional priorities and business needs.
• Oversee and support complex, high‑value, and high‑risk sourcing initiatives, ensuring competitive, compliant, and value‑driven outcomes.
• Apply market intelligence, spend analysis, and demand plannin...