Business Analyst - Procurement and Contract… at Humber College · CA

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: Business Analyst – Procurement & Contract Analyst Status: Full-Time Administration Contract Hours: 37.5 hours per week Faculty/Department: Information Technology Services Campus/Location: North Campus – must be comfortable working hybrid, a minimum of four (4) days on-site Minimum Starting Salary: $97,491; starting salaries are determined based on qualifications and years of related experience.

About Information Technology Services at Humber: Information Technology Services provides leadership for the continuous development of digital experiences delivered on a secure, flexible, and dependable IT environment built on a foundation of transparency, collaboration, client focus, and respect. Together we transform client ideas into results, leverage technology to enable student engagement and success, support students and employees in the journey of discovery, deliver integrated digital solutions to improve collaboration and communication across the Humber community, and improve business processes to enable better decision-making. Information Technology Services is always striving to enhance the digital experience for students, staff, and visitors.

About the Business Analyst - Procurement & Contract Analyst Role: Under the direction of the Information Technology Services (ITS) Business Operations Lead, the Business Analyst – Procurement & Contract Analyst plays a key role in supporting procurement, contract management, and vendor-related activities across Information Technology Services. The position works closely with ITS leaders, product teams, Purchasing, Legal, Finance, vendors, and other stakeholders to coordinate procurement and contracting activities from intake through execution, while supporting compliance with Humber policies, applicable Broader Public Sector procurement requirements, and established governance processes.

Key Duties

• Manage the intake, assessment, coordination, and tracking of procurement and contract requests from Information Technology Services (ITS) teams through to completion.
• Advise ITS teams on procurement and contract processes, including applicable Humber policies, Broader Public Sector procurement requirements, approval pathways, and documentation requirements.
• Prepare and coordinate procurement documentation, including competitive procurement materials, non-competitive procurement justifications, award documentation, contract routing materials, and supporting approvals.
• Coordinate contract reviews and approvals with Purchasing, Legal, Finance, vendors, and internal stakeholders to support timely execution and renewal of agreements.
• Review technology agreements and related business terms from an operational perspective, identify issues or gaps, and work with Legal and business stakeholders to ensure requirements are appropriately addressed.
• Maintain accurate procurement and contract records, trackers, supporting documentation, key dates, renewal timelines, and status reporting.
• Identify procurement, contractual, financial, operational, and schedule risks and escalate issues with recommendations for resolution or mitigation.
• Support competitive procurement activities, including requirements gathering, vendor communications, evaluation coordination, award documentation, and contract finalization.
• Monitor contract expiry and renewal dates and work proactively with business owners to support timely renewal, extension, transition, or offboarding decisions.
• Identify and implement process improvements that strengthen procurement and contract workflows, documentation quality, compliance, visibility, and turnaround times.
• Provide analysis, guidance, and recommendations to ITS leaders and teams on procurement and contract matters to support informed decision-making.
• Support cross-functional initiatives requiring procurement, contracting, vendor management, and business analysis expertise.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with internal partners and external vendors while managing multiple concurrent requests and competing priorities.

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 Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Finance, or a related field. A combination of relevant education and experience may be considered.

Experience/Skills

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in procurement, contract management, business analysis, or a related function, preferably in a complex public sector or post-secondary environment.
• Demonstrated experience managing procurement and contract activities from intake through execution, including coordination with business stakeholders, Purchasing, Legal, Finance, and vendors.
• Familiarity with Ontario Broader Public Sector procurement guidelines and practices; experience in higher education is an asset.
• Experience preparing procurement and contract documentation, including competitive procurement materials, non-competitive justifications, award documentation, approvals, and contract-related records.
• Strong organizational, analytical, time management, and prioritization skills, with the ability to manage multiple concurrent requests and competing deadlines.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with demonstrated ability to prepare clear, concise, and accurate business and procurement documentation.
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to interpret requirements, identify risks, resolve issues, and provide practical recommendations.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint; experience with procurement, contract management, ERP, or work management systems and document workflow systems such as Docusign is an asset.

If this sounds like you, we'd love to hear from you! At Humber Polytechnic we don't just accept difference we celebrate it! Experience comes in many forms, skills are transferable, and a progressive mindset goes a long way at Humber. If your experience is close to what we're looking for, consider applying and tell us why you are a great candidate for this job. Find your Spot at Humber!

What's in it for you?

• An opportunity to be a part of building Humber's future.
• Be part of a diverse, hard-working, and supportive team.
• Tools and technology that will allow you to succeed at your job.
• Amazing perks!

We thank you for your interest in working with Humber Polytechnic. Only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.

Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Humber Polytechnic is committed to a workforce that reflects the diversity of our students and our city. We actively seek Indigenous Peoples and individuals from equity-deserving groups with demonstrated skills and knowledge to deal with all aspects of equity, diversity and inclusion in a post-secondary environment.

Humber supports employment equity. Racialized workers, women, Indigenous workers, LGBTQ2S workers and workers with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For the purpose of statistical data collection, applicants are strongly encouraged to voluntarily self-identify. Humber’s diverse workplace also supports Francophone workers and young workers.

Accommodation Humber Polytechnic is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process, in accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). Our Talent Acquisition team will work with applicants requesting accommodations at any stage of the hiring process. This document is available in alternate formats upon request.

Anti-Discrimination Statement At Humber Polytechnic, all forms of discrimination and harassment are prohibited. All employees and applicants have the right to work in an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment. If you need assistance with concerns related to discrimination and harassment, please contact the Office of Human Rights and Harassment (humanrights@humber.ca).