Procurement Specialist

Job Summary

Reporting to the Procurement Business Partner Manager, Transportation & Works Team, Procurement Services, this role requires a strong communicator, who excels in providing expert advice to clients in order to achieve strategic procurement objectives in a public procurement environment. The portfolio will include the procurement of construction, operations and maintenance goods and services, and consulting services. 

Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct procurement processes from planning to completion in accordance with the City’s Procurement Bylaw and related policies;
• Work closely with clients to understand their needs and assist them in developing their requirements;
• Develop procurement documents such as RFX’s, specifications and SOWs, agreements, reports and  correspondence;
• Manage concurrent procurement projects;
• Work with lawyers and clients to develop terms & conditions of contract;
• Guide and support evaluation processes including the development of criteria, facilitating the assessment of proposals and the selection of successful bidders;
• Ensure that all work is done in accordance with applicable policies, procedures and professional standards;
• Remain current with procurement related legislation and industry best practices and to work efficiently and effectively with an aim to achieve the best value outcome;
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
   

Skills and Qualifications

• Certification in the Supply Chain Management Association of Canada’s (SCMA), professional designation program (CSCMP), or National Institute of Governmental Purchasing’s (NIGP) professional certification program (CPPB) is highly preferred;
• Experience with construction and consulting services is highly preferred; 
• Post-secondary degree or diploma in a business related field will be considered an asset;
• Minimum of 3 to 5 years’ experience in the procurement of goods, services and construction and consulting services is required; previous purchasing experience in a public sector environment is considered an asset; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered;
• Position requires excellent market research skills, procurement planning, sourcing and analysis, negotiation, and contract management;
• Competency in a Windows based environment with a strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint and SharePoint; familiarity with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems (SAP S/4 Hana preferred) is required;
• Must have strong analytical, excellent English written and verbal communication and organizational skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with individuals and teams from diverse business units.