Procurement Manager

Procurement Manager

Permanent

Supply Chain Department

Competition No. C1224-25 PCMG (E)

As a member of the Supply Management team, this position is accountable for the following:

• Manage the procurement of goods and services to ensure the NLC receives the best value for its money and items are acquired in a timely and efficient manner by applying purchasing techniques and ensuring that transactions comply with NLC policy and Public Procurement Act and Regulations;
• Manage the public procurement and contracting processes for the NLC by working with departments, advising on tender specifications, and managing the tender process including advertisements, closings, public openings and awards;
• Manage the procurement of goods for resale by using the NLC’s Demand Planning and Replenishment system to minimize the NLC’s investment in inventory while adhering to establish service level targets to ensure a consistent flow of product to the NLC’s Corporate and Express Stores;
• Maintain an effective working relationship with all stakeholders, including the general public, suppliers, industry agents and representatives, transport carriers, international freight forwarders, and other departments within the Corporation to help ensure the fulfillment of the NLC’s Corporate Business Plan;
• Supervises, direct and motivate subordinate staff in the transactional function of purchasing and procurement.

For consideration as a potential candidate, the individual should possess the following qualifications:

• University Degree in Commerce or Business Administration;
• SCMP designation or equivalent training;
• Three (3) to Five (5) years experience with public procurement and contracts administration;
• Progressively responsible experience in procurement;
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite (advanced Excel proficiency);
• Experience with web based applications including online purchasing and freight forwarding applications;
• Knowledge of the Public Tendering Act, Financial Administration Act, Liquor Control Act, Canada Customs and Revenue Agency Act, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency Act.

NLC values diversity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace and strives to create a workforce that reflects the diversity of the communities we serve. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. We welcome and encourage applications from under-represented groups such as indigenous persons, racially visible persons, persons with a disability, women, and persons of a minority sexual orientation and/or gender identity. If you are a member of an under-represented group, we invite you to self-identify on your cover letter or resume.

Accommodations for job applicants with disabilities (differing abilities) are available on request.

Salary:   HL 17: $65,802.95-$85,543.97

Closing Date: Tuesday, October 14, 2025

Applicants must apply via UKG

Please state the competition number on your NLC application for employment.  Proof of education, and/or courses must be provided prior to appointment to the position.  All sections of the NLC application must be completed. Employees are solely responsible for ensuring that all relevant information regarding required qualifications is provided on the application/resume submitted when applying for posted positions.  Human Resources will only assess the information that has been provided when determining whether or not the candidate meets the required qualifications and will not contact employees to ensure that the information provided is complete. If applying for more than one competition with the same closing date, then only one completed application is required.  Transfers within the same classification level are not covered under the relocation policy.