Program Manager - Procurement

Employment Type: Full-time Regular

City: Calgary, AB (YYC)

Posting Open Date: 12/19/2025

Posting Close Date: 01/11/2026 (Please note the posting will close at 9:59pm MST
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Every West Jet journey has the potential to enrich lives; a career with us is no exception.

West Jet arrived on the Canadian airline scene in 1996 and changed the industry for the better. We made air travel more affordable for Canadians and now we're going global.

Join us, this is where your career story takes off.

We’re looking for an experienced Procurement
Program Manager to lead strategic procurement initiatives, drive improvements, and champion compliance excellence across the organization. This role reports to the Director - Procurement, Process & Strategy and partners closely with cross‑functional teams including Operations, Finance, Legal, and IT to deliver high‑impact initiatives that strengthen our governance, efficiency, and overall procurement performance.

• Lead end-to-end procurement and cross-functional projects from business case to closure, ensuring on-time ROI delivery.
• Develop and implement policies for organization-wide compliance, alignment, and consistency.
• Drive change management activities to accelerate new processes, systems, and standards.
• Identify risks, deploy controls, and cultivate a culture of integrity and regulatory adherence.
• Apply data‑driven problem‑solving to diagnose issues and recommend effective solutions.
• Collaborate closely with stakeholders at all levels, providing clear communication and project transparency.
• Create project documentation, business cases, and strategic communications.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives that streamline processes and elevate procurement effectiveness.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for policy, compliance, process improvement, and project delivery.

• 15+ years’ experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or related business operations.
• Strong project management capability with experience in policy, compliance frameworks, and technology‑enabled initiatives (ERP, Source to Pay).
• Develop and implement policies for organization-wide compliance, alignment, and consistency.
• Exceptional communication skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders.
• Highly organized, detail‑oriented, and strong at managing multiple priorities in high‑volume environments.
• Advanced analytical and problem‑solving skills; data‑driven decision‑making.
• Ability to handle sensitive information with discretion.
• Experience with project management tools or automation platforms (asset).
• Prosci, PMP, or equivalent certifications (asset).
• Post‑secondary education in Business, Project Management, Procurement, or related field.

• On‑time, in‑scope delivery and return on investment of key projects.
• Compliance and policy adoption targets met.
• Effectiveness of risk mitigation and issue resolution.
• Stakeholder satisfaction and quality of cross‑functional collaboration.
• High standards of quality of documentation, controls, and improvement deliverables.

West Jet provides allWestJetterswith a competitive total rewards package. On top of that, we offer:

• A fun and friendly culture with colleagues who work together to win
• Travel privileges for you and your family, effective from your start date
• Savings and Benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs

Think we are a fit? Apply now!

West Jet took to the skies in 1996 with just over 200 employees and three aircraft operating service to five destinations. Since then, West Jet has pioneered low‑cost travel in Canada, cutting airfares in half, and increasing the flying population in Canada by more than 50 per cent. Following integration with Sunwing in 2025, more than 14,000 West Jetters support nearly 200 aircraft and connect guests to more than 100 destinations across North America, Central America, the Caribbean, Europe and Asia.

As a major Canadian employer that includes West Jet Airlines, Sunwing Vacations Group and West Jet Cargo, the West Jet Group is Canada’s leading low‑cost…