Strategic Procurement Partner

Position Summary

Reporting to the Manager of Procurement & Supply Chain, this senior-level role offers an exciting opportunity to shape how the City delivers value through innovative procurement and supply chain strategies. The position leads the design and implementation of modern sourcing approaches that drive efficiency, fiscal sustainability, and service excellence across City operations. Working closely with diverse internal and external stakeholders, the role influences high-impact decisions, manages complex and high-profile procurement initiatives, and delivers measurable business improvements. In addition to leading strategic projects, performance measurement, and training initiatives, the position plays a trusted advisory role to senior leadership and contributes to maintaining integrity and accountability through confidential financial investigations. This is an ideal opportunity for a strategic, analytical leader who thrives in a collaborative environment and wants to make a meaningful, city-wide impact.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Develop and recommend alternative procurement and strategic sourcing approaches, including high-risk and high-value contracts.
• Lead and oversee supply chain strategy, inventory management, KPIs, and ERP utilization.
• Negotiate and manage complex, high-profile agreements while ensuring compliance with bylaws, trade agreements, and policies.
• Conduct confidential investigations into financial misconduct and report findings to senior leadership.
• Lead procurement-related projects, business analysis, and process improvement initiatives.
• Develop standardized procurement processes, business cases, reports, and performance metrics.
• Benchmark practices, prepare presentations, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Design and deliver procurement and supply chain training across the organization.
• Provide leadership oversight, workforce planning input, and act in the absence of the Manager of Procurement.

Key Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of public procurement, strategic sourcing, supply chain management, project management, and business analysis.
• Strong analytical, research, reporting, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced communication, negotiation, facilitation, mediation, and change management skills.
• Proven ability to manage complex, multi-departmental initiatives and stakeholder relationships.
• High emotional intelligence and ability to influence outcomes in politically and operationally sensitive environments.

Please see the full job description at: https://openregina.ca/dataset/strategic-procurement-partner-job-description

Benefits Overview

Permanent Out-of-Scope employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package starting on their first day of employment, designed to support financial security, health, and overall well-being.

Core Benefits (Mandatory)

• Civic Pension Plan  Shared contributions with the employer to support long-term retirement security
• Long Term Disability (LTD)  Income protection at 75% of salary after a qualifying period
• Basic Life Insurance & Basic AD&D  Cost-shared protection for you and your family
• Extended Health & Dental Coverage  Includes prescriptions, travel insurance, paramedical services, vision care, and dental services
• Health Care Spending Account (HCSA) and/or Flexible Spending Account (FSA)  Employer-funded accounts to cover additional health, dental, vision, and lifestyle expenses

Health & Wellness Highlights

• 100% employer-paid health benefits
• Dental coverage with preventative, major, and orthodontic services
• Travel coverage up to $5,000,000
• Paramedical, vision, and prescription coverage

Retirement & Income Protection

• Competitive pension contribution rates with employer matching
• Shared-cost Long Term Disability coverage through Manulife
• Flexible options during leaves of absence

Optional Benefits (Employee-Paid)

• Spouse and dependent life insurance
• Optional Life Insurance (employee, spouse, and child)
• Optional AD&D insurance
• Flexible coverage levels based on individual needs