Posting Closing Date: April 10, 2026

Department: Finance

Employment Group: Administrative (Non-Union)

Hours of Work per Week: 37.5

Job Description:

As of April 1, 2026, the salary range for this role will be $91,902–$131,070.

Note: 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Hybrid position based in London, Ontario.  This is for 1 Regular Full-Time vacancy and is deemed a critical replacement vacancy.

Why this Role is Important

The Manager, Procurement Office is a critical leadership role which will assist to strengthen financial stewardship and drive value across the College.  This role plays a pivotal part in safeguarding institutional resources by upholding compliant procurement practices, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring spending decisions align with public-sector accountability standards. As a key partner across the College, the Manager will help drive value-for-money initiatives, support cost-management efforts, and enable the continuity of academic and operational activities by maintaining efficient, well-governed procurement processes. This is an opportunity to provide leadership that directly contributes to mitigating financial and reputational risks while helping the institution prioritize and manage its resources thoughtfully

Reporting to the Executive Director of Finance, the Manager, Procurement Office provides leadership and comprehensive technical expertise to managing the procurement operations of the College. The incumbent is accountable for the development, implementation and maintenance of procurement services that includes college-wide competitive procurement processes; contract negotiations, dispute resolution, procurement analysis and reporting; and vendor contract database administration.

We are looking for a courageous, empathetic leader who is willing to learn and grow with us.

How You’ll Make an Impact

Planning and Organizing                                             

• Establishes procedures/guidelines to ensure the efficient and optimal use of the college purchasing services in accordance with established government policies and directives, accounting and business principles/practices, college policies, guidelines and controls in line with the colleges' strategic direction. Ensure college models ethical, accountable and transparent behavior in purchasing processes and decisions

• Leads the competitive process with selection committees through to the issuance and receipt of proposals and negotiated contracts.  Prepares analysis and evaluation of completed responses from potential vendors and award contracts in accordance with college policies, government policy and directives, trade agreements and established contract law

• Maintains oversight of college contract templates and vendor contract database

• Collaborates with Facilities on construction related processes and purchases

• Manages miscellaneous vendor contracts to ensure services effectively meet the needs of the College community

• Liaises with users of purchasing services to ensure that processes and systems effectively meet their needs 

General Administration

• Develops department goals and objectives, establish/implement procedures                                                                  

• Maintains a high level of performance through effective recruiting, selecting, developing, motivating, evaluating and training of staff within the department

• Modifies departmental processes through use of new technologies and procedures to increase efficiency

• Provides leadership and supervision to staff                             

• Ensures that the department budget is used effectively by optimal use of human, fiscal and physical resources                                            

Strategy

• Provides guidance, recommendations and implementation for business improvements in the technologies/software relating to the procurement services of the College

• Analyzes College procurement trends and monitors vendor/product performance and product/market trends

• Produces departmental performance metrics for sector wide reporting

• On behalf of other colleges and universities, run collaborative procurement events

• An active participant in the local purchasing co-operatives, PMAC, OECM and MGS contracts and evaluations                                        

What You'll Bring

• Post-secondary 3-year advanced diploma or degree in Business Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related field

• Minimum 5 years of progressive, related experience in procurement

• Experience in public sector preferred

• Certification (current and in good standing) in one of the following: Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), Certified Supply Chain Professional (CSCP), Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP), Certified Procurement Contract Manager (CPCM), Certified Professional Supply Management (CPSM) or NIGP-CPP (NIGP Certified Procurement Professional)

• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

• Excellent analytical skills                                             

• Familiarity with the Broader Public Sector Accountability Act including Broader Public Sector Procurement Directives

• Good knowledge of contract language and legal terms                      

• Demonstrated negotiation and conflict resolution skills                         

• Good tax knowledge

• Good knowledge and understanding of systems, databases and spreadsheet applications

• Demonstrated managerial skills with strong writing and presentation skills                          

What This Opportunity Offers

• Comprehensive Pension & Benefits: Join a defined-benefit pension plan (through the CAAT Pension Plan) that delivers predictable lifetime retirement income, plus dental, disability, travel insurance and extended health coverage.

• Vacation: Enjoy paid time off and benefit from a scheduled holiday closure that offers additional rest and time with family during the winter season

• Tuition & Professional Development: Continue your learning journey — eligible employees and their dependents can take select Fanshawe programs or courses at a reduced cost

• Inclusive, Meaningful Campus environment: Work alongside passionate colleagues in an inclusive culture that values diversity, drives student success, and connects you to the local community and campus life.

Ready to Apply?

If you’re ready to strengthen our procurement practices, support responsible stewardship of College resources, and contribute to something bigger — we’d love to hear from you. Submit your application by the specified closing date through our Workday Careers site here: Working at Fanshawe | Fanshawe College

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Educational Credentials

While transcripts are not required for the interview, they are mandatory as a condition of employment.

Equity, Diversity and Inclusion

Fanshawe College is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to equity, value diversity, and welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds.

Accommodation

Fanshawe College provides accommodations to job applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process. If a job applicant requires an accommodation during the application process or through the selection process, the hiring manager and the recruiter leading the recruitment will work with the applicant to meet the job applicant’s accommodation needs. Accommodation requests per the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act can be emailed to: askhr@fanshawec.ca

Land Acknowledgement

Fanshawe College would like to acknowledge and honour the Anishinaabe, Lotinuhsyuní and Lenape people of southwestern Ontario as the traditional owners and custodians of the lands and waterways where Fanshawe College is located.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those chosen for an interview will be contacted.