<p>Location: Surrey, BC</p><p>Salary: $90,000 – $113,000 annually (commensurate with experience)</p><p>Schedule: Full-time, permanent</p><p>Benefits: Comprehensive health, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, pension, vacation, and 13 paid holidays</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p><p>We are currently supporting a large public sector organization in Surrey, BC in their search for a Strategic Sourcing Lead to join their procurement leadership team. This organization plays a vital role in supporting over 80,000 individuals across 120+ facilities, and is deeply committed to diversity, inclusion, and equitable employment practices.</p><p><br></p><p>As the Strategic Sourcing Lead, you will report to the Manager of Purchasing and play a key role in advancing strategic procurement initiatives. You’ll lead a small team and oversee the full sourcing lifecycle, driving efficiency, innovation, and compliance across multiple categories, including capital projects, IT, education, and facilities.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced procurement professional who thrives in a collaborative, purpose-driven environment and is eager to make a meaningful impact in their community.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead end-to-end sourcing and procurement projects across assigned categories, ensuring alignment with strategic and financial objectives.</li><li>Develop and implement category strategies and procurement policies that support operational efficiency and cost savings.</li><li>Supervise and mentor a team of sourcing professionals, providing training, guidance, and performance management.</li><li>Conduct supplier market research, vendor evaluations, and contract negotiations to achieve best value and mitigate risk.</li><li>Manage vendor relationships, performance standards, and service-level agreements.</li><li>Collaborate with internal stakeholders to understand organizational needs and deliver effective procurement solutions.</li><li>Utilize data analytics and reporting tools (PowerBI, ERP, eProcurement) to drive insight and continuous improvement.</li><li>Stay informed of industry trends, public sector procurement laws, and best practices to enhance departmental performance.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p>
