Strategic Sourcing Specialist - Admin - Financial Services and Planning

Find Your Spot at Humber
At Humber, we are a vibrant, diverse community of professionals dedicated to providing an exceptional learning experience for our students. Through our strategic vision and exciting new brand Builders of Brilliance we are co-constructing a new model of polytechnic education for Ontario, Canada, and the world. We are committed to ensuring Humber offers the right programs, with the most effective teaching and learning approaches, to prepare exceptional leaders for our industries and communities.

To achieve our vision, we take finding and developing the right talent very seriously. We offer a collegial, collaborative, inclusive environment in which each individual is supported to grow and bring their best each day.

If you are excited by the prospect of contributing to our vision for learning, if you would like to be part of building a new model of polytechnic education, of ‘building brilliance’, in one of Canada’s preeminent higher education institutions, then here is your opportunity to join our dynamic team.

Job Details:
Position Title: Strategic Sourcing Specialist
Status: Full-Time Admin
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Faculty/Department: Financial Services / Purchasing Services
Campus/

Location:

North Campus;
Hybrid – on site 4 days per week
Minimum Starting
Salary: $95,579; starting salaries are determined based on qualifications and years of related experience.

About the Strategic Sourcing Specialist role at Humber:

The Strategic Sourcing Specialist plays a critical role in managing end-to-end procurement and sourcing activities for Humber College. Reporting to the Associate Director, Purchasing, this position is responsible for leading complex RFx processes, negotiating and managing strategic contracts, and ensuring compliance with the Broader Public Sector (BPS) Procurement Directive, trade agreements, and College policies. The role provides expert guidance to internal stakeholders on sourcing strategies, risk mitigation, and contract governance, including the development and monitoring of SLAs, KPIs, and vendor performance frameworks.

Acting as a trusted advisor, the Specialist proactively builds supplier relationships, consolidates spend to leverage savings, and supports strategic planning and forecasting of procurement activities. This position requires strong analytical, negotiation, and project management skills to deliver transparent, fair, and value-driven outcomes that align with institutional priorities and uphold the highest standards of integrity and compliance.

About You:
You are passionate about working at Ontario's largest Polytechnic; you thrive on improving productivity and quality that contribute to team success! If this sounds like you, keep reading:

Education

The successful candidate will hold a general university degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, or Public Administration. In addition, a professional procurement designation such as Certified Supply Chain Management Professional (NISCL-CSCP), Certified Professional Public Buyer (CPPB), or Certified Public Procurement Officer (CPPO) strongly preferred.

Experience/Skills

The successful candidate will have a minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in public sector procurement, strategic sourcing, and contract management. Key qualifications include:

· Expert knowledge of procurement practices, including compliance with BPS Procurement Directive and trade agreements (CFTA, CETA).

· Proven ability to manage complex RFx processes (RFP, RFQ, RFI, RFSQ) and lead cross-functional evaluation committees.

· Strong contract negotiation and vendor management skills, including development and monitoring of SLAs, KPIs, and governance frameworks.

· Advanced project management capabilities to lead strategic initiatives and manage multiple priorities under tight timelines.

· Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to build trust and collaborate effectively with senior leadership, unionized staff, and external partners.

· High level of analytical and problem-solving skills for market research,…