Leaders International
About the Opportunity
ID: 26-1233 Location: Vancouver, BC
Reporting directly to the CEO and leading a team of eight, the Chief Procurement Officer (“CPO”) provides strategic, operational, and technical leadership for BCNET and the Procurement Services portfolio, including Shared Technology Services, enabling sector-wide collaboration, cost optimization, and risk-managed sourcing across British Columbia’s public post-secondary institutions.
The CPO is responsible for defining and executing BCNET’s procurement strategy, including the growth of managed spend, expansion into new categories, and development of innovative service models such as shared technology and advisory procurement services.
The role engages senior stakeholders across member institutions, government, and the marketplace to align priorities, support informed decision-making, and drive participation in BCNET-led initiatives.
The CPO oversees the Procurement Services team and Shared Technology Services governance framework, ensuring that procurement activities are transparent, compliant, data-informed, and aligned with sector needs, while continuously improving processes, supplier relationships, and service delivery outcomes.
As a member of the executive team, the CPO contributes to the BCNET organizational strategies and priorities, and participates at the Board level.
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