Manager, Procurement
Apply NowCompany: Squamish Nation
Location: North Vancouver, BC V7G 1A1
Description:
PERMANENT FULL-TIME POSITION IN NORTH VANCOUVER
CLOSES: Open Until Filled
Who We Are
Squamish Nation consists of 23 villages and is comprised of descendants of the Coast Salish Aboriginal people who live in the present-day Greater Vancouver area, Gibson's Landing, and Squamish River watershed. The Squamish Nation has occupied and governed the territory since beyond recorded history. The Squamish Nation's culture is rich and resilient. We continue to practice our customs and traditions, which are strongly interconnected with our traditional territory. Together with our lands, our customs and traditions are the foundations of who we are as Skwxw7mesh.
As an organization, we provide support to the greater Squamish Nation Community through service. With 12 departments with individual areas of expertise, we ensure Community Members have access to necessary programs and services.
About The Opportunity
Working as an integral part of the Estxwayusem Finance Department, this position reports directly to the Director of Finance, the Procurement Manager will lead the procurement team. The incumbent will spearhead the purchasing process from selecting suppliers to ensuring stock optimization, as well as provide guidance on sourcing and procurement processes. This position will be a supply chain and logistics expert who will specialize in implementing cost-effective purchases of all goods and services, as required by Squamish Nation. Ensuring quality control and adhering to the Squamish Nation's policies and procedures on supply chain management will be some of the main priorities for this role.
What You Bring
Salary: $ 86,776 - $ 99,335 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits program
Why Work With Us
As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources - our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we offer excellent training and development opportunities within an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.
*Please note selected candidates will be required to complete background checks. If you have concerns regarding any incidents that will be reported on your Criminal Record Check, please let us know in advance to ensure we can work together on a plan that works for the nation and you as the applicant*
CLOSES: Open Until Filled
- Great opportunity to join the Squamish Nations community
- Take your career to new heights with a dynamic and progressive First Nations government
Who We Are
Squamish Nation consists of 23 villages and is comprised of descendants of the Coast Salish Aboriginal people who live in the present-day Greater Vancouver area, Gibson's Landing, and Squamish River watershed. The Squamish Nation has occupied and governed the territory since beyond recorded history. The Squamish Nation's culture is rich and resilient. We continue to practice our customs and traditions, which are strongly interconnected with our traditional territory. Together with our lands, our customs and traditions are the foundations of who we are as Skwxw7mesh.
As an organization, we provide support to the greater Squamish Nation Community through service. With 12 departments with individual areas of expertise, we ensure Community Members have access to necessary programs and services.
About The Opportunity
Working as an integral part of the Estxwayusem Finance Department, this position reports directly to the Director of Finance, the Procurement Manager will lead the procurement team. The incumbent will spearhead the purchasing process from selecting suppliers to ensuring stock optimization, as well as provide guidance on sourcing and procurement processes. This position will be a supply chain and logistics expert who will specialize in implementing cost-effective purchases of all goods and services, as required by Squamish Nation. Ensuring quality control and adhering to the Squamish Nation's policies and procedures on supply chain management will be some of the main priorities for this role.
What You Bring
- Combination of education and experience.
- Team-oriented with a positive, approachable attitude and the ability to lead and mentor a team.
- Professional, adaptable communication style with strong interpersonal skills and the ability to influence others.
- Maintains composure in high-pressure situations.
- Able to disseminate complex information to stakeholders in a meaningful way.
- Resourceful and organized with excellent time management abilities.
- Problem solver with a strong analytical mindset.
- Able to deliver negative information tactfully and diplomatically when needed. Acts ethically and handles sensitive information with confidentiality.
Salary: $ 86,776 - $ 99,335 annually, plus a comprehensive benefits program
Why Work With Us
As a dynamic community organization, we understand the importance of employing enthusiastic and talented people to work together. We know that our future strength and growth is very much dependent on our key resources - our people. With a variety of programs and services, we offer career paths that fit many areas of expertise, backgrounds, and interests. Along with competitive compensation and benefits, we offer excellent training and development opportunities within an environment that values diversity through the respect and appreciation of each person for their individual attributes.
*Please note selected candidates will be required to complete background checks. If you have concerns regarding any incidents that will be reported on your Criminal Record Check, please let us know in advance to ensure we can work together on a plan that works for the nation and you as the applicant*