Senior Procurement Specialist

Since 1996, HR Associates has been a trusted partner to public and broader public sector organizations across Ontario. We specialize in placing interim professionals and administrative resources within the public, broader public, and not-for-profit sectors. Our consultants bring deep domain experience, a rigorous selection approach, and a strong commitment to client confidentiality.

Our public sector client is seeking a Senior Procurement Specialist for a short-term assignment to support complex procurement activities, purchasing processes, and supplier and contract management.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate procurement activities for a range of complex goods and services.
• Review business requirements and determine appropriate procurement strategies and processes.
• Prepare specifications and manage tenders, quotations, and proposal processes, including evaluation and award.
• Liaise with suppliers, contractors, and internal stakeholders regarding scope, pricing, terms, and conditions.
• Prepare and execute contracts, purchase orders, change orders, and related procurement documentation.
• Support contract administration, supplier performance, compliance, and procurement-related issue resolution.
• Monitor procurement trends, regulatory requirements, and market developments.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of procurement practices, principles, policies, and procedures.
• Experience with tenders, proposals, quotations, contract administration, and supplier negotiations.
• Knowledge of contract law, risk management, and public-sector procurement requirements.
• Strong judgment, organization, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.

How to Apply

If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your resume for consideration.

If you require accommodation during the recruitment process, please call 416-237-1500 x.235.