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Manager of Procurement Location: Windsor Start Date: May 18, 2026 Salary: $60,000 annually As part of your total compensation: - Receive a complimentary YMCA personal membership to our Health & Fitness facilities, and discounts on YMCA child care and camp programs - Access vacation entitlement in accordance with the employment standards regulations, and up to 12 paid personal days annually - Benefits package and Pension, applicable with position/contract length - Be part of a caring and supportive network of people to help each other succeed - Complimentary access to wellness and counseling services - Contribute to real, meaningful impact in the lives of children and youth The Manager of Procurement is responsible for establishing and leading a centralized procurement function across the Association. This role develops procurement policies, tools, strategies and frameworks while acting as a trusted advisor to staff across all program areas. The Manager ensures that procurement processes are ethical, efficient, compliant, service-oriented, and designed to achieve value for money for the Association, enabling leaders to focus on program delivery while achieving cost savings, vendor consistency, streamlined administrative effort and operational excellence. In this role, you will: - Develop and implement an Association-wide procurement policy and procedures to instill an ethical, value-for-money purchasing philosophy across the Association - Ensure alignment with funding, regulatory, and risk management requirements - Act as a trusted advisor to staff across all departments making purchasing decisions - Provide guidance on sourcing strategies, vendor selection & procurement approaches - Support competitive procurement processes for goods and services - Establish and manage preferred vendor lists and supplier agreements - Lead vendor negotiations and contract development - Identify opportunities to consolidate buying and leverage organizational buying power - Develop practical procurement solutions tailored to program needs that address pain points, inefficiencies, and duplication - Identify and deliver cost savings and cost avoidance opportunities - Track and report on procurement activity, vendor performance and savings achieved - Develop spend visibility tools to inform decision making - Advise on internal controls around purchasing at the functional level and Association wide Education & Skills Qualifications: - 3-5+ years of progressive experience in procurement, supply chain, contract/vendor management - Postsecondary education in Business, Supply Chain or related field is preferred - Experience in nonprofit, public sector and/or multisite organizations is an asset - Proficiency in Microsoft suite of applications. - Strong analytical, organizational, and timemanagement skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines and competing priorities. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Current and acceptable Criminal Record Check is a condition of employment for all staff and volunteers. All employees and volunteers are required to provide a current satisfactory Criminal Record and may require a Vulnerable Sector Search as a condition of their employment. Police Record checks are reviewed on an individual basis, and the offense(s) if any is considered in the decisionmaking process in relation to the requirements of the position, therefore not eliminating all candidates with a record from being offered gainful employment. NOTE: The YMCA of Southwestern Ontario is committed to providing a barrierfree environment for all stakeholders including our members/participants, employees, job applicants, suppliers, and any visitors who may enter our premises, access our information, or use our services. As an organization, we respect and uphold the requirements set forth under the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (2005), and its associated standards and regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr