Major Procurement Contracts Officer at Simon Fraser University

Union/Affiliation: Administrative and Professional Staff (APSA) Pay range: $92,654 to $11,0544 annually SFU Department Descr: Procurement Services Position Grade: 11 # of openings: 1 Biweekly Hours: 72

Who We Are

Simon Fraser University is a leading research university, advancing an inclusive and sustainable future. Our purpose – the essence of SFU – is to create and connect knowledge, learning and community for deeper understanding and meaningful impact. We are committed to fostering excellence, innovation, belonging and community in all that we do.

The Procurement Services team at Simon Fraser University manages the acquisition of goods and services in line with SFU's Procurement, Signing Authority, and Ethical Procurement policies. We provide strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, and procurement guidance to all university departments and faculties. The team leads competitive bidding processes (RFPs, ITTs, RFQs) and ensures purchasing is transparent, efficient, and aligned with SFU priorities. By promoting ethical, sustainable, and cost-effective practices, we support the university's goals of accountability and excellence. Our culture is collaborative, professional, and solutions-focused, emphasizing teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement.

About the Role

The Procurement Services team at Simon Fraser University manages the acquisition of goods and services in line with SFU's Procurement, Signing Authority, and Ethical Procurement policies. We provide strategic sourcing, contract negotiation, supplier management, and procurement guidance to all university departments and faculties. The team leads competitive bidding processes (RFPs, ITTs, RFQs) and ensures purchasing is transparent, efficient, and aligned with SFU priorities. By promoting ethical, sustainable, and cost-effective practices, we support the university's goals of accountability and excellence. Our culture is collaborative, professional, and solutions-focused, emphasizing teamwork, integrity, and continuous improvement.

The ideal candidate is an experienced procurement professional (SCMP or equivalent) with expertise in public procurement, contract management, and strategic sourcing. They have strong analytical, negotiation, and leadership skills, are proficient with ERP systems and procurement tools, and excel at collaborating with stakeholders. Integrity, ethical decision-making, and a commitment to sustainable, value-driven procurement are essential.

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