Job Requisition ID: 10823
Position Status: Permanent Full Time
Position Type: Hybrid
Office Location: Ottawa (ON); Calgary (AB); Halifax (NS); Montreal (QC); Toronto (ON); Vancouver (BC)
Travel Requirement: Limited
Language Designation: Bilingual
Language Skill Levels (Read/Write/Speak): BBB
Security Requirement: Secret
Salary: Our salaries generally range from $ 101639.30 to $ 127049.13 and are based on qualifications and experience.
About CMHC
The work you do and the work we do together matters. We come to work every day with a common purpose: to contribute to a well-functioning housing system.
At CMHC, we hold ourselves accountable for our results and support our colleagues in their achievements. We thrive on collaboration, connecting across CMHC and involving the right people to get our work done. Our leadership style is guided by trust, where our leaders favour an adaptive approach based on the needs of their teams.
Join us and be part of a team that’s committed to making a real difference and be part of something meaningful.
What’s in it for you

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• Annual paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment.

About the role
Join the Procurement Team where we provide expert guidance in sourcing and procurement while upholding the highest standards of ethics, transparency, and operational excellence. As a Senior Specialist, Strategic Procurement, you will lead strategic procurement initiatives with a strong focus on compliance, risk mitigation, and continuous improvement. This role is ideal for a procurement professional who thrives in a dynamic, high-impact environment and is passionate about driving value and integrity in procurement.

WHAT YOU’LL DO:

• Develop and maintain procurement compliance programs, policies, and tools.
• Conduct audits and assessments to ensure adherence to procurement regulations.
• Provide training and guidance to procurement staff on compliance and best practices.
• Monitor legal and regulatory changes and update procurement frameworks accordingly.
• Advise senior leadership on sourcing strategies and risk mitigation.
• Lead strategic procurement projects and process improvement initiatives.
• Promote vendor diversity and implement strategies to increase diverse supplier participation.
• Benchmark with peer organizations to align with best practices and reduce procurement risk.

We’ve got the purpose, the people and the perks you need for a fulfilling career. Here’s the comprehensive and generous benefits you get when you’re a permanent employee:

• Annual paid vacation.
• Annual individual performance incentive.
• Defined benefit pension plan.
• Comprehensive group insurance plan to support your well-being from day one.
• Support towards your personal and professional growth with training, mentorship and more.
• An inclusive workplace culture and environment