Procurement Specialist

Contract Duration: 3 months

Positions Available: 2

We are seeking experienced Procurement Specialists to support public sector procurement activities involving IT, maintenance, repair, operations, and general corporate services. The ideal candidates will have strong public sector procurement experience, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to manage procurement processes while ensuring compliance with applicable policies and regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate procurement activities in collaboration with internal stakeholders to meet business requirements and delivery timelines.
• Review project requirements and determine appropriate procurement strategies based on technical specifications, costs, timelines, and supplier availability.
• Prepare tender documents, RFPs, RFQs, proposal specifications, and other procurement documentation.
• Evaluate bids, quotations, and proposals, and support contract awards in accordance with established procurement policies and procedures.
• Liaise with suppliers, consultants, contractors, and internal teams regarding specifications, pricing, scopes of work, and contractual terms.
• Review and administer contracts, purchase orders, and change orders, ensuring compliance with contractual obligations.
• Monitor supplier performance, contract financials, and procurement activities.
• Provide guidance to stakeholders on procurement processes, market trends, and best practices.
• Identify and resolve procurement issues, contractual concerns, and supplier disputes, escalating matters when necessary.
• Maintain accurate procurement records and ensure transparency, fairness, and accountability throughout the procurement lifecycle.

Qualifications and Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of public sector procurement experience.
• Experience managing procurement activities related to IT, maintenance, repair, operations (MRO), or general corporate services.
• Strong knowledge of public procurement policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and contract administration.
• Experience preparing and evaluating RFPs, RFQs, tenders, and proposals.
• Knowledge of contract negotiation, cost analysis, risk management, and supplier relationship management.
• Strong analytical, organizational, negotiation, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at various levels.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 is an asset.
• A university degree and progress toward a recognized professional purchasing or supply chain designation are preferred.

Additional Details

• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:45 p.m., with a one-hour unpaid lunch break
• Background Check: Required.

AI-enabled tools may be used to sort applications based on job-related criteria. All AI generated results are vetted by our team and the decision of which candidates move forward is always made by a human.

If you have strong public sector procurement experience and are looking for a contract opportunity where you can contribute your expertise, we encourage you to apply!