HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTORATE
DIRECTION DES RESSOURCES HUMAINES
Manager, Procurement
Selection Process Number: 12631696
Directorate: Finance and Procurement
Classification: MMG 2: $130,475 - $152,833 (eligible for performance bonus)
Job Type: Indeterminate Appointment (permanent, full-time)
Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Closing Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026
About the Senate
The Senate plays a unique role in shaping our country’s democracy. As members of the upper house of Parliament, senators examine legislation, study public policy, champion causes and conduct interparliamentary diplomacy.
As a workplace, the Senate is composed of dynamic people representing our nation’s diverse talents, backgrounds and perspectives. We are committed to building and maintaining a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is provided full and equal opportunity and access to employment, development and advancement. Build and advance your career by joining a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to excellence in support of senators and the institution.
How will you contribute?
The Manager, Procurement is responsible and accountable for providing strategic direction and ensuring that the policy requirements for the corporate procurement function and for Senators align with the overall mission, vision, direction and needs of the Senate of Canada. The position is responsible for developing a strategic approach to corporate procurement activities for the purchase of goods and services for Senators and the Administration. The Manager develops, implements and ensures that the Procurement Policy is understood and followed by Administration’s employees, as well as ensures that the procurement requirements included in the Senators’ Office Management Policy (SOMP) are understood and followed by Senators and their employees.
Open to
The general public to staff one (1) indeterminate full-time position in the Finance and Procurement direction. This selection process may be used to staff determinate or indeterminate positions at the same level with similar requirements.
In addition to their resume, applicants are required to submit a cover letter explaining their interest in the position and their motivation for joining the Senate of Canada team. The cover letter should also demonstrate how they meet the position’s qualifications by describing their relevant experience and specifying the dates or periods during which that experience was acquired.
The Senate of Canada is committed to building a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the Canadians we serve, starting with an inclusive and barrier-free hiring process. You are entitled to apply in the official language of your choice (English or French) and you can request to be accommodated during any phase of the evaluation process. All information received in relation to accommodation will be kept confidential. We promote employment equity and encourage you to indicate if you belong to one of the designated groups when you apply.
Prerequisites
- Post secondary diploma in administration/business, or related field;
- The designation Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or registration in the educational program of the Supply Chain Management Association would be asset;
- A minimum of 10 years’ experience in the procurement field;
- Experience in developing policy and program frameworks, as well as internal controls and business practices for procurement and contracting functions;
- Experience in developing procurement strategies and plans;
- Experience in developing and establishing compliance processes;
- Experience in negotiating the terms and conditions of procurement and contracting with external service providers;
- Experience using procurement, financial, or enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to support procurement operations and reporting;
- Experience interpreting and applying procurement legislation, trade agreements, policies, directives, and regulatory requirements;
- Good leadership and supervisory skills are required to manage, coach, develop, and performance manage staff, establish priorities, and ensure effective delivery of procurement services and operational objectives.
Linguistic Requirements
English Reading Comprehension: C
English Written Expression: C
English Oral Interaction: C
French Reading Comprehension: C
French Written Expression: C
French Oral Interaction: C
Competencies
Integrity
Respect
Service
Judgment
Teamwork and cooperation
Communication
Adaptability
Leadership Competencies
Strategic thinker
Ethical leader
Effective communicator
Engaging team builder
Management Competencies
People management
Action management
Organizational Needs
The Senate of Canada is committed to building and maintaining an inclusive workplace where all employees are provided full and equal access to employment, development and advancement opportunities.
Conditions of Employment
Candidates must be willing and able to work irregular hours, mainly late in the evenings, when the Senate or Senate Committees sit.
Candidates must consent to supply personal information and obtain a security accreditation to be eligible for appointment.
Applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.
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