Lead, Procurement

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Lead, Procurement

Salary

$0.00 Hourly

Location

Central Library 800 3 Street SE Calgary

Job Type

MASSA Full Time

Job Number

2026 -00215 (Ext.)

Department

225-PURCHASING

Opening Date

11/03/2026

Closing Date

11/15/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Bargaining Unit

MASSA

Total Number of Hours Worked in Week 1

35

Total Number of Hours Worked in Week 2

35

Week 1 Sunday

Off

Week 2 Sunday

Off

Week 1 Monday

8:30 - 4:30 (7 hours)

Week 2 Monday

8:30 - 4:30 (7 hours)

Week 1 Tuesday

8:30 - 4:30 (7 hours)

Week 2 Tuesday

8:30 - 4:30 (7 hours)

Week 1 Wednesday

8:30 - 4:30 (7 hours)

Week 2 Wednesday

8:30 - 4:30 (7 hours)

Week 1 Thursday

8:30 - 4:30 (7 hours)

Week 2 Thursday

8:30 - 4:30 (7 hours)

Week 1 Friday

8:30 - 4:30 (7 hours)

Week 2 Friday

8:30 - 4:30 (7 hours)

Week 1 Saturday

Off

Week 2 Saturday

Off

Classification

L ( starts at $86,300 per year)

Position Details

The Lead, Procurement provides strategic coordination of procurement operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and policy. This role coordinates procurement activities, drives process improvements, and fosters strong vendor relationships to support the Library’s growth and innovation. Reporting to the Manager, Financial Services, the Lead, Procurement collaborates across departments to deliver cost-effective and timely solutions and will supervise two Assistants, Procurement. This role is primarily remote but will require frequent site visits to our 22 and growing Library locations, so a driver’s licence is required. The ideal candidate will be reliable, have a customer service mind-set, and have strong technology and communication skills.

Job Summary

The Lead, Procurement provides strategic coordination of procurement operations, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and policy. This role coordinates procurement activities, drives process improvements, and fosters strong vendor relationships to support the Library’s growth and innovation. Reporting to the Manager, Financial Services, the Lead, Procurement collaborates across departments to deliver cost-effective and timely solutions and may have direct reports.

Responsibilities and Activities

Contract Management
Portfolio and file management of Library contracts, Requests For Proposals (RFP), Purchase Orders and other related procurement activities. Deliver required outcomes by positively managing relationships with vendors while working within an established policy and Library operational priorities. Resolve conflicts regarding contracts compliance and interpretation, delivered goods, and timelines at both the department and vendor levels.

Procurement 
Analyze, suggest and implement procurement strategies that optimize cost savings, operational efficiency, and minimize risk via analysis of market drivers, vendors, opportunities and risks, and Library strategic priorities. Is knowledgeable about relevant processes and policies and supports processing and troubleshooting of the Library’s Purchase Card (P-Card) Program.

Operational Compliance
Act ethically personally and on behalf of the Library, and role-model best practices to others. Identify, action and / or escalate instances of noncompliance with the Library’s policies and procedures and/or relevant regulatory codes and codes of conduct, reporting these instances and escalating issues as appropriate.

Information and Business Advice
Resolve queries from internal or external customers or vendors by providing information on industry best practices, business processes and the related policies and legislation. Consult relevant departments and parties to contribute to operational decision-making and improving established procurement procedures. Works closely with other Financial Services and Procurement team members and train, mentor and supervise direct reports, as assigned.

Cost Accounting and Reporting
Ensure financial coding alignment with goods and / or services purchased. Evaluate and make recommendations on costs, variances, market drivers, and opportunities to reduce expenses. Research and report on procurement impacts to Library operations, and prepare and present research and relevant reporting to senior management and other parties.

Personal Capability Building
Act as subject matter expert in an area of procurement, policy, regulation, or operational management for the team. Maintain external accreditations and in-depth understanding of current and emerging external regulation and industry best practices through continuing professional development, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.

Qualifications

  • Completion of:
    • Bachelor level university degree related field and at least three (3) years directly related experience, or 
    • Related post-secondary diploma in Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) accreditation and/or Procurement Management Certificate in Procurement or Diploma in Business Administration and a minimum of five (5) years of directly related experience.
  • Substantial related work experience required, a minimum of three (3) to six (6) years of related experience.
  • One year experience in a supervisory position preferred.
  • Previous experience working in a public sector and non-profit environment preferred.
  • Working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Public Sector Accounting Board (PSAB) requirements. 
  • Demonstrated high-performance and experience in customer service, strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to influence internal partners.
  • High accuracy in reviewing contracts and purchase orders and excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
  • Familiarity with financial systems such as Microsoft Business Central and financial cost coding alignment.

Additional Information

Pre-Employment Screening: 

  • Credit Check 
  • Police Information Check (PIC)
  • Computer Testing 
  • Valid Driver’s License 

Physical and Cognitive Demands:
  • Sedentary position - Light level work 
  • Physical demands associated with using a computer for long periods of time
  • Mental demands associated with simultaneous and multiple priorities, multi-tasking, and a dynamic work environment with multiple locations
  • Manages conflict and ethical decisions effectively
  • Contributes in a team and collaborative environment
  • Accessing construction sites
  • Driving Library vehicles 

Calgary Public Library offers a wide range of benefits. Read more about our organization. Benefits for Calgary Public Library employees.

01
Do you have experience working in a Library or publicly funded organization?
  • No
  • Yes, as an employee
02
Do you have a valid full Class 5 Driver's License?
  • Yes - I have a full Class 5 Drivers License
  • In Progress - I have a graduated Class 5 Drivers License
  • No - I do not have any level of Drivers License
03
I acknowledge that if hired, I will be required to complete a Police Check and a Credit Check, and confirm that I have answered the above answers truthfully and completely.
  • Yes
  • I wish to withdraw my application
04
Do you have any relatives and/or were you referred by an employee of Calgary Public Library? If yes, please indicate the location and name of the employee in your answer.

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Employer
Calgary Public Library
Address
800 3 Street SE

Calgary, Alberta, T2G 2E7