Procurement Consultant

Competition Number: 2026-023 (3 Positions)

Functional Area: Operations

Location: 330 Front Street W, Toronto Ontario

Job Term: Permanent full-time

Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week

Bargaining Unit: AMAPCEO

Job Code: 5A004

Salary Range: $80,089 - $115,402 per year

Posting Status: Open

Posting Date: November 9, 2026

Reason for Job Posting: Vacancy

As a Procurement Consultant on our team, you will be responsible for managing multiple Enterprise Vendor of Record (EVOR) arrangements within a diverse category portfolio. These EVOR agreements support Ministries from across the Ontario government as well as the whole of the public sector in Ontario and encompass a wide range of goods and services to support full program delivery. In addition, the role will involve supporting Clients with their procurement needs by providing strategic procurement advice, leading end-to-end procurement processes, and ensuring procurement activities are conducted in alignment with applicable policies, trade agreements, a dynamic procurement regulations landscape, and best practices.

You will be proactive and independently able to manage Client relationships; support Client procurement needs and offer superior Client service and impact. Get ready to roll up your sleeves, dive in, and join a vibrant group of procurement professionals at the heart of public procurement in Ontario. Supply Ontario continues to grow and is becoming the place to work for public procurement in the province!

Other key responsibilities include:

• Leading analysis and advice on supply and market issues, business practices, category management and contract management processes
• Providing subject matter expertise on specific categories, commodities, services and anticipating future needs
• Supporting senior staff in categories and procurement strategy development, including continuous improvement projects. Leading innovation and impact for our Clients.
• Contributing to planning, development and implementation of procurement operational policies, procedures, best practices and guidelines
• Building and maintaining business relationships with buyers, suppliers and broader public sector stakeholders including resolving encountered issues

Successful candidates will demonstrate the following:

Procurement & Contract Management Knowledge:

• Ability to interpret and apply knowledge of category management, purchasing and contracting policies, procedures, and contracts.
• Knowledge of supply market, potential partners and service providers to advise clients in the development and administration of RFXs
• Demonstrated knowledge of all aspects of stakeholder liaison and contract management to provide contract management expertise and to coordinate the administration of contracts
• Knowledge in developing and evaluating supplier key performance measures
• Drive effective vendor management liaison and relationships as the single point of contact

Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills:

• Ability to analyze trends in goods and services and advise on supply and market issues, and changing client needs
• Skilled at interpreting contracts, policies and assessing supplier performance
• Ability to mediate and resolve vendor and supply chain issues or risks

Project Management Skills:

• Ability to coordinate the operational administration of contracts, agreements and supplier contracts
• Proven experience in leading categories and commodity needs assessment working groups and procurement related projects
• Strong organizational skills to be able to manage multiple activities and meet deadlines

Client Centric Service & Relationship Management Skills:

• Ability to develop and maintain contract user guides and performance measurement related materials.
• Strong relationship building/management and the ability to develop stakeholder partnerships
• Demonstrated ability to advise clients about contract details, processes and services
• Proficient at preparing briefing notes and materials
• Strong mediations skills with the ability to resolve contract management issues

Supply Ontario offers a competitive compensation package including benefits and defined benefit pension plan.

The selected candidate will be required to reside and work in Ontario and be legally eligible to work in Canada.

Candidates are required to provide references for verification, and to complete a criminal background check. Details will be provided through the application process.

Please apply by November 23, 2026.

We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

Supply Ontario endeavors to promote the principles of diversity and inclusion in all of our policies, practices, and the way we do business while ensuring compliance to the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code.

We are committed to building a team that reflects the communities we serve, and to promoting a diverse, inclusive, accessible, respectful, and equitable workplace.

We invite applications from all interested and qualified individuals, from all backgrounds, and walks of life. Your experiences are valuable, and we’re excited to learn how you might be able to lend your skills to further Supply Ontario’s mission and achieving its vision.

At Supply Ontario, we recognize and value the exceptional skills, dedication, and diverse perspectives that veterans bring to the workforce. We strongly encourage veterans to apply to join our team.

We are committed to providing employment practices and accommodation that are in compliance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and the Human Rights Code. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process including in relation to the materials and processes to be used, please notify Human Resources at Talent Acquisition (CSCO) talentacquisition@supplyontario.ca.

If you request accommodation, Human Resources will consult with you to provide or arrange for suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account your accommodation needs.