Working at Fanshawe College

Fanshawe College is committed to the principles of hybrid work and may offer this option to employees whose work can be performed in an alternate location, without adverse impact to the operations of the College, inclusive of our Student and Staff experience. Confirmation of hybrid work options available to you will be clarified upon hire and may be subject to change based on the duties required of your position. Successful candidates will be required to perform work within Ontario and must be available to work on campus, as required. Posting Closing Date

September 1, 2026 Campus Location

London, ON Department

VFC1 Corporate Services and Infrastructure Employment Group

Administrative Pay Details

$119,646.00 - $170,442.00 Salary Worker Sub-Type

Regular Time Type

Full time Remote Type

Hybrid Hours of Work per Week

37.5 Job Description

Note: This is for 1 Regular Full-Time vacancy. This is a Hybrid position requiring in‑person work based in London, Ontario. This position is deemed a critical replacement vacancy. Why this Role is Important

At Fanshawe College, procurement is more than purchasing. It is a strategic function that supports financial sustainability, institutional resilience, and the successful delivery of enterprise priorities. The Corporate Services and Infrastructure portfolio works across the College to enable responsible stewardship of resources, advance major strategic initiatives, and ensure students and employees have access to the services, technology, infrastructure, and partnerships needed to succeed.



The Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management team plays a vital role in achieving these outcomes by strengthening supplier relationships, enhancing procurement governance, managing institutional risk, and driving value from the College's investments. This leadership position offers the chance to influence College‑wide decisions, shape procurement strategy, and contribute to the future success of one of Ontario's leading colleges. Reporting to the Vice‑President, Corporate Services and Infrastructure

The Director, Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management provides enterprise leadership for the College's strategic sourcing, vendor management, procurement governance, contract lifecycle management, and supplier risk functions. The Director establishes College‑wide sourcing strategy, vendor performance standards, procurement compliance controls, and contract governance practices that support financial stewardship, operational continuity, accountable public‑sector procurement, and institutional risk mitigation. The incumbent is the College's senior functional authority on strategic procurement, public‑sector procurement obligations, vendor relationship governance, contract administration, and supplier performance. The Director leads a team of Senior Buyers and Junior Buyers, advises senior leadership on sourcing options and vendor risk,



and liaises with Fanshawe Legal Counsel to support appropriate review, negotiation, interpretation, escalation, and lifecycle management of vendor contracts. How You'll Make an Impact

Strategic Sourcing and Procurement Planning

Leads the College‑wide strategic sourcing roadmap; defines category strategies for high‑value goods, services, construction and infrastructure‑related procurements Assess market conditions and supplier capacity; leading the sourcing strategy for major institutional initiatives Establishes procurement plans that balance value, risk, compliance, operational needs and total cost of ownership Vendor Management and Contract Lifecycle Governance

Owns the vendor management framework, including supplier onboarding, performance scorecards, risk reviews, issue escalation, renewal planning and vendor relationship governance Liaises with Fanshawe Legal Counsel on vendor contract templates, contract interpretation, negotiated terms, service‑level commitments, dispute resolution, amendments, renewals, terminations and risk mitigation Procurement Governance, Compliance and Risk Management

Directs procurement policy, internal controls and compliance monitoring under applicable public‑sector procurement obligations, College policies and trade agreement requirements Leads procurement audits, corrective action plans, reporting, delegated authority controls, conflict‑of‑interest safeguards, documentation standards and transparent, defensible award processes People Leadership and Procur

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📌 Director, Strategic Sourcing and Vendor Management (London)
🏢 Fanshawec
📍 London