DIRECTOR, PROCUREMENT

We acknowledge with respect that BC Transit delivers our mission on the ancestral territories of Indigenous Peoples across British Columbia, and their historical relationships with the land continue to this day.
In Victoria, where our Corporate Office is located, our people are privileged to live and work on the unceded traditional territories of the Lək̓ʷəŋən peoples, and the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.
Location: Victoria, BC
Employment Type: Regular Full Time
Annual Salary Range: Exempt Band 8, MIN $146,300.00 - MED $172,400.00 - MAX $198,500.00
Placement in the salary range is determined by an assessment of knowledge, skills, experience and ability of the candidate to meet the key requirements of the job. In addition, our pay philosophy is to align with the median of the comparable market and to be considerate of internal equity comparisons.
Closing Date (MM/DD/YYYY): 08/24/2025

ARE WE RIGHT FOR YOU…

We’re passionate about people and creating sustainable, safe and affordable public transit solutions to residents across BC. We are an organization that has a people-first approach and considers people first in every business decision that we make. We are part of the solution and what we do matters; from fighting climate change with battery electric buses, to affordability through cost effective transportation, to connecting remote communities, we bring the heart, soul and innovation to public transportation.
It’s an exciting time to be in public transportation sector and we’re looking for a creative and passionate people and leaders to join our team. Not only would you be joining an engaged organization but you’d also get to enjoy flexible work arrangements, extended benefits and a pension plan as just a few of the benefits BC Transit employees are eligible for. Keep reading to find out if this role is meant for you!

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING…

Reporting to the VP, Finance and Chief Financial Officer, the Director, Procurement is responsible for leading the design, planning, execution, and oversight of procurement and contract management strategies across the organization. This includes developing and implementing policies, processes and tools that support cost efficiency, service quality, and transparency.
The Director provides strategic leadership for the procurement of goods and services across the organization. As a senior leader, the incumbent ensures alignment of supply chain management practices with organizational objectives and industry best practices.
The role requires expert knowledge in public sector procurement, contract negotiation and management, supplier performance and stakeholder engagement. The Director will collaborate across departments to support organizational needs, maintain strong supplier relationships, and ensure procurement activities meet regulatory, financial, and operational requirements.
For additional information about the full accountabilities of this position please review the Director, Procurement job description.

We value lifelong learners and have found the following combination of education & experience allows people to be successful in this role:

• Post secondary degree in in Business, Engineering, Finance or Supply Chain Management or a related field
• Supply Chain Management Professional (SCMP) or Public Sector Procurement Program (PSPP) designations preferred
• 10 years progressive leadership experience within procurement and contract management
• Experience working in a complex unionized environment
• Comprehensive experience with procurement and contract law, trade agreements, contract negotiation, drafting vendor agreements, and contract and vendor performance management.
• Knowledge of the appropriate tools for grading, analyzing, and assessing supplies and services.
• Familiarity with supply chain management (SCM), enterprise resource planning (ERP), Procurement and contract management software.
• Experience/exposure/oversight of in-house legal functions is considered an asset
• Experience in the Transportation industry preferre